Everything you need to plan a day at Laidley Pioneer Village: what to expect, opening hours and admission, group visits, and how to find us.
Visit Us
What to expect
The Village is self-guided, so you can take your time exploring the historic buildings and the collections inside them at your own pace.
- Explore the historic buildings, machinery sheds and collections at your own pace.
- Complimentary tea or coffee is available for visitors.
- Cold drinks are available for purchase.
- Picnic lunches are welcome. No alcohol is permitted on the grounds.
- Pre-booked morning tea and barbecue lunch are available for groups (see group visits).
- Guided group tours are available by request and are subject to volunteer availability.
- On-site coach parking is available for group visits.
Our friendly volunteers are always happy to answer questions and share the stories behind the exhibits.
The Post Office Store, one of the buildings you can step inside.
Visitor Guidebook
The Village’s Self-Guided Tour booklet, with a map and the story of every numbered stop. Download it before you visit, or scan the QR code for the Village’s links, including the booklet.
Getting around the Village
Approximately 90% of the buildings have ramp access, and wheelchair-accessible toilets are available on site. The Village is an outdoor heritage site, so please contact us before your visit if you have specific mobility requirements and we will help you plan your day.
ACCESSIBILITY
Bringing your dog
Dogs are welcome on a lead. Please bring waste bags and take your dog’s waste away with you.
DOGS
Plan ahead
Prices & Opening Hours
Opening hours
- Days
- Monday to Sunday
- Opens
- 9:00 am
- Closes
- 3:00 pm
- Last admission
- 2:00 pm
- Public holidays
- Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.
General admission
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $10 |
| Concession | $8 |
| Children aged 0 to 5 | Free |
| Children under 14 (aged 6 to 13) | $2.50 |
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Prices are subject to change. If you are unsure which category applies to your group, please contact the Village.
Group rates and catering are listed under group visits.
Schools, clubs and coach tours
Group visits and catering
We welcome school groups, seniors’ groups, clubs, coach tours and family gatherings. Please book at least one week in advance.
Group admission (from the Group Booking Form)
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $10 |
| Concession | $8 |
| Children under 14 | $2.5 |
| Carers | $10 |
| School groups | $5 per student |
| Teachers and supervisors accompanying school groups | Free |
| Tour-group crew (coach drivers and escorts) | Free of charge |
Pre-booked group catering
| Category | Price |
|---|---|
| Morning tea — lamingtons, or scones with jam and cream | $7 per person |
| Barbecue lunch | $12 per person |
Complimentary tea and coffee is available to all visitors. The morning-tea package above is a paid, pre-booked option for groups, served by our volunteers.
Booking conditions
- Please book at least one week in advance.
- Confirm your attendance numbers at least five working days before the visit.
- The confirmed number is the minimum number charged.
- Catering prices assume the whole group has the same morning tea or meal.
- Prices are subject to change.
- Guides, working exhibits and catering requests depend on volunteer availability.
Guided tours, working exhibits (such as the blacksmith’s forge or the engines) and catering all depend on the volunteers available on the day, so they cannot be promised for every visit.
Group Booking Form
Complete the form online with your date, numbers and any catering or tour requests. A volunteer will confirm your booking.
Find us
Getting Here
Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum is at the corner of Drayton Street and Pioneer Street, Laidley QLD 4341, in the Lockyer Valley.
Getting here
The entrance is on Drayton Street. On-site coach parking is available for group visits. Phone (07) 5465 2516 if you need help finding us on the day.
See the Village Map for the layout of the grounds and the numbered stops.
Book Now
Book online in a few minutes. A volunteer confirms every booking, and admission is paid at the Village on the day.
