Things To See and Do
Proserpine Historical Museum
Proserpine
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Visit the Historical Proserpine Museum, where you can learn about the interesting history of this sugar cane and cattle town. The establishment of a permanent museum in the Whitsunday region was a major initiative with strong support throughout the whole community. The facility is a multi-purpose venue, which houses the museum collection, and offers the opportunity for genealogical and extensive local history research. It affords educational benefits to their youth and has been embraced as a cultural centre for their local arts and crafts and travelling exhibitions. The museum will 'Bridge the Decades since Federation' with historical thought-provoking displays which showcase the most significant achievements of this region during the last century.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4945 3969
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open 0900 to 1600 and by appointment for groups of ten or more for weekend visits. Closed for a minimum of one month over the Christmas period.
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $5.00 | 01 Jun 08 - 30 Jun 09 | |
| Child (Aged 5-16) | $3.00 | 01 Jun 08 - 30 Jun 09 | |
| Student | $3.00 | 01 Jun 08 - 30 Jun 09 |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome however they must be supervised/accompanied by responsible adult.
Disabled: Disabled facilities are available including parking, access to building, toilets and seating in foyer/verandah.
General Comments
Cameras and smoking not allowed in the building.
How to get There
On Bruce highway adjacent to Whitsunday Tourist Information Centre signage.
