About this place
What to expect
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.