NORTH QUEENSLAND MILITARY MUSEUM
JEZZINE BARRACKS, KISSING POINT, TOWNSVILLE

visits since 5 May 2001

Collects, preserves and exhibits the history of the Australian Army in North Queensland

In 1979 a committee was formed to refurbish the old battery at Fort Kissing Point in Townsville as a Military Museum known as the North Queensland Military Museum. It was opened on 12 June 1980 to display artifacts relevant to:-

- Colonial years
- First World War
- Inter-war years
- World War 2

The museum is located in the old gun stores and is run by volunteers. The museum is dependent on public donations which are tax deductible. The museum is also interested in accepting donations of weapons, uniforms, diaries and other militaria.

Photo: Peter Dunn

Inside the North Queensland Military Museum - June 2003

Photo: Peter Dunn

Inside the North Queensland Military Museum - June 2003

Photo: Peter Dunn

Owen Gun on display

Photo: Peter Dunn

Thompson Sub Machine Gun on display

Photo: Peter Dunn

Is that a Lewis Gun?

Photo: Peter Dunn

Coast watchers wireless radio, AWA Field Set 6 (FS6) Mk II Type 245775, Serial No. 3064
complete with power supply pack. Type IH6439, Serial No. 2310

OPENING TIMES
Open:     Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9.00am to 12.00 noon
              Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm

LOCATION
Walk up the path from the Rock Pool or drive along Mitchell Street, through the Jezzine Barracks and follow the Museum signs. Partial wheel chair access

TOURS/FUNCTIONS
Guided tours can be organised if 24 hours notice is given. Public or private functions are often held on Kissing Point. Please write, telephone or fax the Secretary to arrange details:-

The Secretary
Kissing Point Military Foundation
Jezzine Barracks
North Ward,
QLD 4810

Telephone/Fax 07 4771 1098

This page first produced 15 May 2001

This page last updated 23 April 2007