... a world almost forgotten by many and unknown to many, many more....a snapshot of times past

Since the Museum opened in 1986, and as early as 1977, members have worked at collecting objects from the district's rural, domestic, educational, railway, timber, transport and village history as well as reminiscences by families who have lived in the Samford Valley.

The relocated Head Teacher's house from near by Albany Creek State School forms the nucleus of relocated and purpose-built buildings which house displays depicting most aspects of Samford's history and industries, much of which is common to other districts, therefore not restricting potential visitors to an interest in Samford only.

A unique opportunity to see a diorama of the local aboriginal tribes, and kippa-making ceremony, to watch the blacksmith at work, to sit at a long desk and use a slate and slate pencil in a slab and shingle school, imagine riding in style in a sulky drawn by spirited young steed "Top Marks", imagine the aroma of the Christmas Cake cooking slowly in the wood stove, groan as you compare the real tree trunk with the illustrations of the timber cutters at work with axe and crosscut saw and much more.


Research your Samford District's or Samford Family's history through the map collection dating from 1864, the photo albums, Samford Reminiscences publications and other published local history books and much more documentation.

Today, visitors to Samford can enjoy the modern facilities of Samford Village which grew around the Samford Railway Station or picnic in John Scott Park which 1918-1955 was the site of the Samford Railway Station and associated facilities.

Topmarks Saw Display	Laundry
Golden Fleece	Carriage Driving Queensland Day