Tours

Information re tours:

• Tours need to be pre-booked
• Tours commence at 10am or at 1pm 
• Please wear appropriate footware and sun protection
• No pets on Precinct grounds
• No smoking within Precinct grounds
• Respectful behaviour is a requirement
• On arrival, please present to front office
• All tours will be confirmed via email.
• EFTPOS available
• We don’t provide catering but are happy to recommend local suppliers
• Groups are welcome to self-cater and eat in our grounds
• Drop in tourists are welcome but are advised to contact the Museum prior to travelling to Cherbourg to ensure we are open to the public on the day of your intended visit.

Standard Historical Tour – 2 hours

Max 45 people per booking
$20pp Monday -Friday.
Saturday tours $25pp (minimum of 15 people)

Standard historical tour – Topics covered include “Living under the Protection Act”, “The Rations system”, “Stolen Generations”, general history of Cherbourg community.

A volunteer community elder will lead the group through various exhibits. Short local documentary films will be screened.

Extended Historical Tour – 3 hours 

Max 45 people per booking
$25pp Monday -Friday.
Saturday tours $30pp (minimum of 15 people)

Standard historical tour – Topics covered include “Living under the Protection Act”, “The Rations system”, “Stolen Generations”, general history of Cherbourg community.

A volunteer community elder will lead the group through various exhibits. Short local documentary films will be screened.

There is a focus on Dormitory life and Stolen Generation and various films and screen.

Boys From Barambah Adventure 
iPad AR Tour – 2.5 hours 

Max 20 people per booking
$25pp Monday -Friday.
Saturday tours $30pp (minimum of 15 people)

Gives visitors a brief explanation of Living Under the Act and the history of Cherbourg.

Explore the involvement of our Boys from Barambah in the First World War and beyond. This tour includes using ipads and Augmented Reality to engage with the exhibition. It involves visiting two sites – the Exhibition in the Superintendent’s office as well as a short walk to the adjacent Barambah Memorial Park.

This was specifically developed for schools with curriculum outcomes in mind. It was developed by educators from Murgon State High School in collaboration with a Ration Shed Museum team.

Art Workshops

Note: additional art workshop can be added to the general tour
Max 45 people per booking
This is an extra cost $10pp

Students will work with local artists and be given information about Indigenous art.

The following activities can be selected

• Painting a Banner 
• Painting a boomerang
• Painting and making a fridge magnet

The Ration Shed staff will advise you about timing and availability

Other Educational Activities/Resources

Link to memory project on website

A variety of educational resources and materials have been developed.These include:

Quizzes for various age groups related to the Timeline exhibition

Crosswords and word games related to the Timeline exhibition

Group discussion activities related to various exhibits – (clothing activity, measuring rations activity, Budburra Books with films for younger groups)

Interactive Boys from Barambah story maps on the website