Mackay Surrounds in Queensland is home to several museums and cultural institutions that showcase the area's rich history and heritage. Artspace Mackay is a regional gallery and social history museum that hosts temporary exhibitions of visual arts and offers displays on the region's culture and heritage. The museum also runs innovative programs for the local community.
The Mackay City Council Library Services Local History Collection serves as a repository and reference for the region's history, housing over 5,000 images of Mackay and its people. It also holds special collections and artifacts within the library. The Proserpine Historical Museum, located on the Bruce Highway, is the only Cultural Heritage Learning Facility in the region, providing an educational experience on the area's history and heritage.
The Mackay Historical Society, established in 1972, is dedicated to recording, archiving, and preserving the history of Mackay and the surrounding district. They offer historical walks and welcome new members to join the society. Greenmount Homestead, an historical landmark in Mackay crafted by William Sykes, features a Queenslander residence, heritage gardens, and ancillary structures listed as heritage sites, showcasing a formal front garden, fernery, and arbour among other highlights.