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.
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​The Foyer Shop
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- 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
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Volunteers
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The Proserpine Museum depends on volunteers. If you have a few extra hours to spare, we'd LOVE to welcome you!
Meet some new friends and learn about the history of the district.
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Contact the museum at:
Museum Magazine
March 2026 Issue 142
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- Preserving our Local History: In the
Beginning
- Preserving our Local History:Moving
Forward
- A Peep into the Museum: Volunteers
working on Stages 1 & 2
- Our Displays: The 'old' and the 'new'
- The Value of Volunteers: Past, Present
and Future - We thank them all
- Fun in the Foyer / Functions and more
Functions
- Looking Back: Looking Forward
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Like us on our Proserpine Museum Facebook page for more fascinating local history and photos.
OPENING HOURS
Mon-Thurs: 9am - 4pm
Friday: 9am - 2pm
Closed Public Holidays
Other times available for groups of 10 or more by appointment
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Adults $6
Students $3
Contact Us
Proserpine QLD 4800
Tel: (07) 4945 3969
Facebook: Proserpine Museum
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