Proserpine Historical Museum

Proserpine Historical Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections
Landmarks and Buildings
  • Experience is charged
  • Family
  • History & Heritage
Mondays: 9.00am – 4.00pm; Tuesdays: 9.00am – 4.00pm; Wednesdays: 9.00am – 4.00pm; Thursdays: 9.00am – 4.00pm; Fridays: 9.00am – 2.00pm; Saturdays — Closed; Sundays — Closed
$3 – $6
Students – $3 Adults – $6

Highlights

  • Explore the rich history of Proserpine through extensive exhibits showcasing local artifacts and photographs.
  • Discover the stories of the Juru, Gia, Bira, and Ngaro people alongside early European pioneers.
  • Engage with the community at a hub for local arts, crafts, and travelling exhibitions.
  • Enjoy family-friendly facilities including a carpark and interactive centre for a convenient visit.
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Visit the Historical Proserpine Museum, where you can explore the fascinating history of this sugar cane and cattle town, as well as the wider Whitsundays region. The facility serves as a multi-purpose venue that houses the museum’s collection and provides opportunities for genealogical research and extensive studies of local history.

The museum features a vast array of printed materials, photographs, and artifacts that reflect the area’s history, from its first inhabitants—the Juru, Gia, Bira, and Ngaro people—to the early European pioneers and post-war settlers.

This cultural centre not only offers educational benefits to locals and visitors alike, but it has also become a hub for local arts and crafts, book fairs, and traveling exhibitions.

Importantly, the museum is managed and maintained entirely by volunteers.

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4.7 / 5 185 Google reviews

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Accreditations

  • Australian Museums and Galleries Association
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation

Features

  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Interactive Centre
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Tags

  • Experience is charged
  • Family
  • History & Heritage
Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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