Welcome to the Proserpine Historical Museum, three-time winner of the Whitsunday Heritage and Cultural Tourism Award and a Queensland Tourism Judges Commendation. The museum has also been inducted into the Whitsunday Tourism Hall of Fame.
The Society aims to collect and preserve the history of the Whitsunday region and its associated communities. The museum houses an extensive collection of printed materials, photographs and artefacts relating to the history of the area, from its first inhabitants the Juru, Gia, Bira and Ngaro people, to the early European pioneers and the post war settlers. A small theatre screens a selection of DVDs on local topics and famous identities.
The Museum is managed and maintained entirely by volunteers.
The Theatrette
Spend some relaxing time watching a DVD in the 'Eldorado Theatrette'. Some of the available titles include:
- The Journey of the Jellybean (sugar
processing, suitable for children)
- Last Plane Out of Berlin (the story
of Sidney Cotton)
- Crocodiles
- Airlie Beach 1970s
The Foyer Shop
- Locally crafted items for sale:
jewellery, soft toys, crocheted and
knitted items, bags, table runners,
cards
- Beautiful Ashdene cups and trays
- Souvenirs
- Pre-loved Books, Magazines, CDs
and DVDs
Museum Magazine
March 2024 Issue 134
- Shops at 80 Main Street
- Moments in history: Queen visits
- 50 Years of Wheels on Meals
- Official Opening Cultural Hall 1994
- The Cannonvale Story (Part 2)
- Rex and Myra Robinson
- Proserpine RSL- 100 years in 2023
Like us on our Proserpine Museum Facebook page for more fascinating local history and photos.
OPENING HOURS
Mon-Fri: 9am - 4pm
Closed Public Holidays
Other times available for groups of 10 or more by appointment
Adults $6
Students $3
Contact Us
Proserpine QLD 4800
Tel: (07) 4945 3969
Facebook: Proserpine Museum