Opening Hours
1 March 2019 to 30 April 2019:
Open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm
1 May 2019 – 30 September 2019:
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm
Weekends and Public Holidays 9.00am to 3.00pm
Outside these hours please phone 4742 2778 to book
1 October 2018 – 14 December 2018: PLEASE NOTE Christmas Closure 1.00pm 14 December 2018 reopens 9.00-1.00pm 14th January 2019
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm 1 October-December 13th 2019
Location
Known as the ‘Friendly Heart of the Great North West’ Cloncurry sits on the junctions of the Matilda Highway and Overlander’s Way. The ‘Curry’, as it is affectionately known by locals, is 120km east of Mt Isa, 137km west of Julia Creek and 347km north east of Winton.
John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery is located on the corner of King and Daintree Streets.
- East from Mount Isa – When approaching Cloncurry, proceed east into town on Ramsay Street and continue 600m and turn left at King Street and proceed approximately 400m down the street through first the intersection and John Flynn Place is located at the second intersection on the corner of King and Daintree Streets.
- West from Julia Creek – When approaching Cloncurry, proceed west into town on McIlwraith Street and continue 2km into town and turn right at King Street and proceed 400m down the street through the first intersection and John Flynn Place is located at the second intersection on the corner of King and Daintree Streets.
Admission
Entry Fee:
Adults $12.00
Seniors $10.00
Children 5-17 $ 7.50
Families $30.00 2 Adults and up to 2 children.
Combination Pass with Cloncurry Unearthed saving on 24% for both Museums.
Adults $18.00
Seniors $15.00
Children $12.00
Families $46.50 2 Adults up to 2 children
Your Entry Fee will support the research, development and presentation of exhibits of precious items in the John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery.
You will also be playing a vital role in building our community’s understanding of our natural/social history for everyone to enjoy, share and learn.
As this is the Birth place for one of Australia’s biggest Icons and Rev John Flynn the man behind the Royal Flying Doctors Service humble beginnings along with his many supports are all celebrated with in the walls of John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery.
Coach/Bus and School Tours welcomed.
Admission can be paid via cash or EFTPOS.
Facilities
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Disabled access
Mens and Ladies toilets
Shaded picnic tables
Complementary water cooler
Free Tea and coffee facilities
Free Wi Fi
Museum Shop
Situated in the foyer of the building, the shop offers:
A variety of books
Cloncurry and John Flynn postcards
T-shirts for adults and children
John Murray Art Work
A range of collectable John Flynn Place souvenirs
And much more!
Donations
John Flynn Place accepts donations for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Donation jar is located in the Museum Foyer.
Venue Hire
John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery is available for hire for your event.
| Art Gallery Hire | $55 hr min 2 hrs |
| Garden Area & Kiosk Function | $55 hr min 2 hrs |
| Garden Area – Photos | $30 |
| Allan Vickers Outdoor Theatre/Courtyard | $50 hr min 2 hrs |
For more information, hire details and availability please contact the Cloncurry Shire Council on (07) 4742 4100 or visit the Cloncurry Shire Council website.
