School of Arts Bundaberg Self Guided Tour

May 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Step back in time and discover the rich history of the Bundaberg School of Arts, a grand two-storey building designed in the classical revival style by architect Anton Hetterich. Built between 1888 and 1889, this iconic landmark has been a source of civic pride for over a century.

Originally a hub for education and skill development, the School of Arts offered technical classes in subjects such as drawing, shorthand, bookkeeping, typing, dressmaking, millinery, chemistry, dairy work, manual training, and carpentry.

Take a self-guided tour through this historic building and uncover the stories of those who learned and gathered within its walls.