The genesis of the Queenscliffe Historical Museum is found in the Centenary Celebrations of the Borough of Queenscliff in 1963.

In her ‘foreword’ to the brochure published to commemorate the occasion, local historian Miss N.A. Dunn appealed for the preservation of records of the early days of the Borough.

The suggestion was subsequently taken up by the Town Clerk and as a result, the Council directed, that support should be sought from local organizations and other interested parties.
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Following this, the Council called a public meeting to discuss the matter on 17 June 1966. At that meeting, it was resolved that the ‘Queenscliff Historical Society’ be inaugurated, and a committee of management duly elected to carry out its charter.

The Queenscliffe Historical Museum has been building its collection of historical artefacts, textiles, documents, books, films and photographs since its inception as the Queenscliffe Historical Society in 1966.

​The Queenscliffe Historical Museum welcomes research enquiries and anyone interested in helping with research information. ​