Maritime Museum of Townsville
42/68 Palmer St, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia

Maritime Museum of Townsville is a museum in South Townsville, Queensland, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 96 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 3 landmarks in South Townsville.
Maritime Museum of Townsville at a glance
- Category
- Museums
- State
- Queensland
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Reviews
- 96
- South Townsville rank
- #1 of 3
- National rank
- #339 of 489
About Maritime Museum of Townsville
Maritime Museum of Townsville is one of 3 catalogued landmarks in South Townsville, Queensland, sitting within the museums category. Among South Townsville's landmarks it currently ranks #1 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.
Visitors rate Maritime Museum of Townsville 4.7 out of 5 across 96 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #47 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Maritime Museum of Townsville ranks #339 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 69%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within Queensland it sits at #68 of 94, and within the museums category it holds #47 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.7 rating runs above the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Maritime Museum of Townsville is located at 42/68 Palmer St, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in South Townsville. For the wider context, the South Townsville city page ranks all 3 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares Maritime Museum of Townsville with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Maritime Museum of Townsville worth visiting?
- Maritime Museum of Townsville is a museum in South Townsville, Queensland, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 96 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 3 landmarks in South Townsville.
- Where is Maritime Museum of Townsville?
- Maritime Museum of Townsville is located at 42/68 Palmer St, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Maritime Museum of Townsville?
- Maritime Museum of Townsville is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Maritime Museum of Townsville rated?
- Maritime Museum of Townsville holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 96 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Maritime Museum of Townsville?
- By visitor review volume, Maritime Museum of Townsville ranks #339 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 69%), #68 of 94 in Queensland, and #1 of 3 in South Townsville.
- How does Maritime Museum of Townsville compare to other museums?
- Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Maritime Museum of Townsville ranks #47 by review volume, and its 4.7 rating beats the category average of 4.57.
- What landmarks are near Maritime Museum of Townsville?
- The closest landmarks to Maritime Museum of Townsville are Queensland Museum Tropics | Townsville (250 m away), Ross Creek (392 m away), The Big Townsville Sign (490 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.

