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Queenscliffe Historical Museum Our Museum is open 7 days a week
from 11 am to 3 pm. Closed Christmas Eve at 1 pm, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday

Expected to re-open with a new exhibition in the Queenscliffe Community Hub at the end of August 2022. Nestled between the Library and the PO, come in for a short visit and see photos, displays, video clips … or stay a while and dig into our data archives.

A QHM Talk by Josh Hall, Chief Executive Officer of Lonsdale Links which traces the history from the start in1921 to the...
12/10/2026

A QHM Talk by Josh Hall, Chief Executive Officer of Lonsdale Links which traces the history from the start in1921 to the opening of the $60 million redevelopment of the club which is thriving today.
See the video by clicking on the link:
https://youtu.be/YzPRnXOeD-0
The next talk is on Friday the 23rd of October at the Point Lonsdale School Hall.
All are welcome.
Entry is $10, and $5 for QHM and National Trust members.

On the 11th of October 1907 champion golfer R S (Dick) Banks visited Queenscliff at the invitation of the Progress Assoc...
10/10/2026

On the 11th of October 1907 champion golfer R S (Dick) Banks visited Queenscliff at the invitation of the Progress Association. After inspecting several proposed locations Mr Banks declared the site at Swan Island to be the most suitable. He then laid out 5 holes which were ready for play by Christmas day 1907. This picture shows Golf Club members preparing a fairway. More history of Swan Island is in the exhibition at the Queenscliffe Historical Museum which is open every day 11am to 3pm except Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday .

The Video of the talk presented by Point Lonsdale Links Josh Hall “100 Years of Golf at Point Lonsdale” is now available on the QHM YouTube channel by clicking this link:
https://youtu.be/YzPRnXOeD-0

14-foot shark caught at Queenscliff, 4 October 1913. The unusual catch attracted widespread local attention, with fisher...
03/10/2026

14-foot shark caught at Queenscliff, 4 October 1913. The unusual catch attracted widespread local attention, with fishermen and children gathering to inspect the shark on the waterfront. Photo in the Queenscliffe Historical Museum collection The Museum is open every day (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) from 11am until 3pm.

On the 29th of September 1912 brig Edward struck Corsair Reef at Port Phillip Heads, Victoria while under the command of...
26/09/2026

On the 29th of September 1912 brig Edward struck Corsair Reef at Port Phillip Heads, Victoria while under the command of Captain W. Tait. The Hobart-registered brig had dragged her anchors during a gale and was driven ashore on the reef. The crew escaped safely but the vessel became a total loss.
The Queenscliffe Historical Museum is open every day (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) from 11am until 3pm.

On the 24th September 1861 the foundation stone was laid for the new Presbyterian Church St Andrew's to be built in Hess...
19/09/2026

On the 24th September 1861 the foundation stone was laid for the new Presbyterian Church St Andrew's to be built in Hesse Street Queenscliff. A formal document to commemorate the occasion was placed in a bottle under the stone.
The Queenscliffe Historical Museum is open every day (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) from 11am until 3pm.

NEXT FRIDAY’S TALK: 100 YEARS OF GOLF AT POINT LONSDALE:In 1921 Point Lonsdale residents and holiday-home owners bought...
17/09/2026

NEXT FRIDAY’S TALK: 100 YEARS OF GOLF AT POINT LONSDALE:
In 1921 Point Lonsdale residents and holiday-home owners bought 43 acres for £1,000 and began building a golf course. Josh Hall traces the 100-year history the land, the people, and the decisions that took a volunteer-built country course to an acclaimed $60 million links course ranked in Australia's top 20.
Click on the link to see the promotional video: https://youtu.be/yMm0i0DdXsk
If you have missed any of our fabulous Monthly Talks, you can view them on QHM’s YouTube site at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/.../UC8vOxWR_bwRvaU5wJnYHwUw/videos

On this day 17th September 2011, The Coutas broke a 36-year premiership drought when they defeated Geelong Amateur by 39...
16/09/2026

On this day 17th September 2011, The Coutas broke a 36-year premiership drought when they defeated Geelong Amateur by 39 points. The final score was 17.22 (124) to 13.7 (85).
This was the beginning of a hat-trick of Grand Final wins for the Coutas.
This Saturday the Senior and Reserve football teams and the B Grade netballers have earned their place in the Grand Finals .....so Go Coutas 2026!!

On the 16th September 1938 Queenscliffe Mayor Cr. Klug was reported in The Melbourne Herald that Queenscliff should 'ca...
12/09/2026

On the 16th September 1938 Queenscliffe Mayor Cr. Klug was reported in The Melbourne Herald that Queenscliff should 'cash in' on the legend of the Pirate Benito's treasure to promote tourism to the town. (His name was miss spelt by the Herald)
Sometime later a sign was erected describing the 1798 legend that the pirate Benito Benita sailed the Pacific Ocean and plundered Spanish vessels laden with treasure.
This included gold coins, precious stones and four life size gold figures from the cathedral of Lima, Peru. He then sought a safe hiding place for his treasure.
While anchored here in Swan Bay he was hiding his treasure in a cave when a British war ship came in sight so he blew up the entrance.
Many have tried to find the treasure.
The story is told in the Queenscliffe Historical Museum which is open every day (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) from 11am until 3pm.

The August Monthly talk was another stellar event for the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. Tim Holding and Felicity Selki...
09/09/2026

The August Monthly talk was another stellar event for the Queenscliffe Historical Museum. Tim Holding and Felicity Selkirk shared the fascinating story of their purchase and renovation of Château de Purnon with a packed Point Lonsdale School Hall.
Many of the 200 people in the audience were quietly fantasising about buying a French château — until reality bit, with Tim and Felicity describing 105 rooms and all the work that comes with them.
It was an excellent talk and slideshow.

Link to Chateau de Purnon on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/

These talks are held on the 4th Friday of the month, and the next talk is on the 25th of September.
Click on the link to see the promotional video: https://youtu.be/yMm0i0DdXsk

If you have missed any of our fabulous Monthly Talks, you can view them on QHM’s YouTube site at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8vOxWR_bwRvaU5wJnYHwUw/videos

Miss F***y Green was appointed telegraphist at Point Lonsdale. Miss Green was the first woman appointed to such a posit...
05/09/2026

Miss F***y Green was appointed telegraphist at Point Lonsdale. Miss Green was the first woman appointed to such a position in Victoria. F***y's art is on display and her story is told in the Queenscliffe Historical Museum Open 11am to 3pm every day except Christmas Day and Good Friday

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49-55 Hesse Street
Queenscliff, VIC
3225

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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