The Maryborough Midlands Historical Society was formed in 1965 and has maintained Worsley Cottage as a museum complex and headquarters since 1976.

Records available for personal retrieval include Maryborough Cemetery records, Maryborough rate books, death notices from the local paper plus over 300 pioneer portraits, hospital admissions circa 1855 -1907, wedding photographs by Wal Richards circa 1946 – 1996. The archiving of many other printed and photographic records is progressing.

Open Tuesdays/Thursdays 10 am-12 pm. Sundays 2-4 pm. Other times by appointment.