TOWNSVILLE, QLD
Dr Madeline Fowler, senior curator of maritime archaeology at the Museum of Tropical Queensland, shares her passion for her work and home in the North Queensland capital.
WHAT ROLE DOES THE MUSEUM PLAY IN THE CITY OF TOWNSVILLE?
The Museum of Tropical Queensland, part of the Queensland Museum Network, is embedded in the Townsville community. From behind-the-scenes care of our State heritage objects and coral reef specimens, to celebrating northern Queensland’s unique Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, to bringing blockbuster international exhibitions to our doorstep, the museum aims to engage the community with our exploration of the past and our local environments.
APART FROM A VISIT TO THE MUSEUM, OF COURSE,WHAT SHOULDWE NOT LEAVE THE CITY WITHOUT DOING?
Get outdoors! One of the best things about Townsville is how close we are to many wonderful natural and cultural heritage places. From relaxing on Magnetic Island and scuba diving on the historic shipwreck Yongala, to swimming in waterfalls at Paluma Range National Park and scrambling up Castle Hill, there is an adventure for everyone.
“One of the best things about Townsville is how close we are to many wonderful natural and cultural heritage places.”