We occupy the entire ground floor of the lovingly restored building on the corner of Wharf and Richmond Streets in the heart of Maryborough. This building was previously the Bank of New South Wales. The institute offers comfortable research facilities, helpful advice and room to move. Street parking is available.

Whilst in the area you can soak up the atmosphere of the early days in what was the hub of the developing town. Wharf Street is home to the Portside Heritage Precinct where thousands of immigrants arrived in Australia in the late 1800’s. See the beautiful heritage listed buildings and visit the Bond Store museum. Also in Wharf Street is the Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum, one of the top community museums in Australia.

Located next to the Institute in Richmond Street is Story Bank. This is Maryborough’s connection to the author of the Mary Poppins stories who was born in the upstairs bedroom of the old bank. The building has been magnificently restored and you can enjoy the many wonderful displays, tours and experiences on offer.

Nearby is heritage listed Queen’s Park with its beautiful bandstand and botanic gardens situated by the Mary River. On Sussex Street, Queen’s Park incorporates the Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial where you will be guided by the words and thoughts of the original ANZACs. See the beautiful bronze statue of Lieutenant Duncan Chapman who was the first ANZAC to step ashore on the beach at ANZAC Cove on the 25th April 1915.

Heritage Market Day is held every Thursday morning in the centre of Maryborough in Adelaide Street. On market day you can also take a ride on a steam locomotive, a replica of the Mary Ann, the first rail engine built by Walkers Ltd in Maryborough.