Museum Talks

The Museum Talks are a monthly event that has the focus of a specific topic relating to The Borough of Queenscliffe; such as significant events, people and buildings. Over the years there have been some fascinating topics.

The speakers are specialists in their topic and range from authors, teachers, and historians. They are passionate and will inform and entertain. ​If you would like to be a presenter and have a subject that you would like to be explored, please contact us.


When: Fourth Friday of the month
Where: Point Lonsdale Community Hall, Bowen Rd, Point Lonsdale 
Time: 10am for a 10.30am start
Price: $10 Non-members, $5 Members 
Includes tea and coffee

Next Talk: Friday 23 July 2021 - POSTPONED

From China to the Goldfields to Queenscliff
Speakers: Linda Brumley & Clare Ribaux
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‘From China to the Goldfields to Queenscliff’ is the story that will be told by two local historians, author Linda Brumley and researcher Clare Ribaux.  It tells how Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale became the destination of many Chinese who came to Australia to dig for gold in the mid-19th Century, but for various reasons were unable to return to their homeland.  As a result, many chose to become market gardeners and fishermen at Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale, settling at Fisherman’s Flat and The Springs.  

Friday 27 August 2021

The Dwellers of Fisherman's Flat

Over the centuries, the Fisherman’s Flat area of Queenscliff has seen the ceremonies of the Wadawurrung People and the arrival of the Sea Pilots, fishermen, Chinese, boat builders, sail makers and their families and all have left their mark.

​Queenscliffe Historical Museum Researcher and Author, Maggie Stowers weaves a fascinating story of hardship and triumph, of the of early years and the strong women and men who forged a life from the sea and the land to provide for their families.