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Childers Pharmaceutical Museum

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Childers, Australia

Historic Pharmacy

Heritage-listed former pharmacy museum housed in the historic Gaydon's Building, showcasing one of Australia's largest collections of early pharmaceutical history from 1894-1982

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About the Museum

Established

1989

Affiliated Institution

Managed by Isis District Historical Society on behalf of Bundaberg Regional Council

Collection Size

3,000+ cataloged items; one of Australia's largest pharmaceutical collections

Exhibit Focus

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Visiting Information

Opening Hours

Daily 8:30am-5:00pm

Admission Fee

Adults $5, Pensioners/Seniors $4.50, Children $3, Family (2 adults, 2 children) $12

Accessibility

Buildings not wheelchair friendly, limited access

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Visiting Information

Opening Hours

Daily 8:30am-5:00pm

Admission Fee

Adults $5, Pensioners/Seniors $4.50, Children $3, Family (2 adults, 2 children) $12

Accessibility

Buildings not wheelchair friendly, limited access

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Contact Information

(+04) 9004 2694

secretary@isisdistricthistoricalsociety.com.au

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90 Churchill St, Childers QLD 4660, Australia

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