Museum News
The Queenscliffe Historical Museum is a vibrant hub of activity. We invite the media and the general public to read our news to keep up to date with the activities of the organisation.
Please contact us if you require any further information.
Please contact us if you require any further information.
Hub Update - October
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Hub Update - September
24 September 2021
It took almost two weeks to bolt the steel in place. Read more. |
Hub Update - August
20 August 2021
Tuesday was a very exciting day with the tilt slab walls of the museum being lifted into position by a huge 300 tonne crane which towered over the historical Post office. Read more. |
Hub Update - July
04 July 2021
The underground service connections have been put in, the basement slab has been completed and the bricklayers have almost completed the basement walls. Read more. |
Marconi at Point Lonsdale
28 June 2021
On 25 June, about 100 members and friends of the Queenscliff Historical Museum enjoyed the first Museum Talk of the year. Read More. |
Volunteer Recruitment Day
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Hub Update
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Museum Talks are Back 12 April 2021
The QHM's popular monthly Museum Talks are back, following an 18 month Covid spell. Read more. |
QHM Gone
19 February 2021
The construction of the Hub has begun with the task of completely dismantling the original Museum. Read more. |
QHM at the Tavern Closed 15 February 2021
Due to unforeseen circumstances the small display by the QHM in the Tavern has had to be closed. Read more. |
New Book: Fisherman's Flat
08 February 2021
A new book about Fisherman’s Flat, has been created by QHM research volunteer Maggie Stowers. Read more. |
Covid-19 Survey Results
28 December 2020
Watch the results of the research which investigated the cultural and social impacts of Covid-19 on the Queenscliff Community. Read more. |
The Tavern
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End of an Era
02 November 2020
The Queenscliffe Historical Museum in Hesse Street is ready for demolition prior to its re-building in 2021. Read more. |
Pack Up Almost Complete
17 October 2020
The pack up of QHM is almost finished with the majority of the collection transferred to temporary accommodation. Read more. |
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We want you to be a Part of
the Social History 06 August 2020
QHM is about to start a major new research project to archive the social, cultural, and economic impacts of Covid-19 on the wider Borough community. Read More |
Video Released
13 July 2020
Witness visitors and volunteers as they explore the museum and discover its collection. Read More |
Lesley Alway Research Project
19 May 2020
Do you remember Queenscliff or Point Lonsdale in the 1950’s and early ‘60’s? If so, you may be able to assist with a research project. Read More |
Prue Acton Dress
20 April 2020
The Museum Collection has been enhanced by the gift of an elegant two-piece summer outfit owned by Michele Spencer of Point Lonsdale. Read More |
Spode Cadogan Teapot
06 April 2020
A Cadogan teapot donated to the Queenscliffe Historical Museum by member Davyyd Shaw is quite a puzzle. Read More |
Notice of Closure
25 March 2020
The Queenscliffe Historical Museum is now officially closed to the public until further notice. Read More |
