The Story Bank

Amazing history and interactive journey of PL Travers and Mary Poppins. Absolutely worth the visit and kids are kept entertained the whole way through.

Good old bit of history about who was behind Mary Poppins, where she lived and how it all started. Airconditioned space and interesting story telling features. Parking available around the building for 2 hrs max.

This place is wonderful everytime I had stop in this town I am in love to visitHere is were you return child and you wish to have a Poppins in your lifeThank you to Pamela Travells to give something to dreamThis is a dream townYou must stop and visit it

Wonderful restoration and historical building. Beautiful Mary Poppins / P J Travers story , entertaining and interactive

At the museum, you’ll learn more about PL Travers life as well as interact with characters and settings from the movie and take part in a range of activities. It is an enchanting place to visit, particularly for families who are fans of the movie. As visitors explore each room, they are encouraged to practice the art of story writing and create their own story as they make their way through the museum. My 9yo was perhaps a little too young for this; she was much more interested in touching the various interactive exhibits on display.The Story Bank is spread out across two levels, with 17 rooms in total to explore. Rooms include the Hallway (where you’ll find Mary Poppins, Jane and Michael sliding down the bannister), the Portico (where you’ll see the Bird Woman feeding the pigeons), the Bedroom (where PL Travers was actually born) and heaps more.I found the museum a wonderful place. There is plenty for the kids to play with and be reminded of various scenes from the movie, but I also enjoyed learning more about the life of PL Travers herself.As well as visiting the museum you can also take a photo with the life sized bronze statue of Mary Poppins just outside. And don’t leave before checking out the traffic lights here which have little images of the famous nanny herself. Allow around 1 hour to explore the Story Bank.

Genuinely one of the prettiest and well designed museums. The exhibitions are beautiful, creative and interactive. Just absolutely charming!

A very impressive and interesting experience. Learnt a lot about P.L.Travers and the story behind the stories. Good experience for all ages.

A wonderful, interactive, storytelling experience for all ages that makes discovering the story of PL Travers and Mary Poppins so much more interesting. So glad we visited and congratulations to Council and all the contributors for bringing this story and history alive!!

Intriguing place - interesting to hear about the history of Mary Poppins. Great interactive components for kids.