QUEENSCLIFFE MARITIME MUSEUM INC.

Commencing in 1980 as the Queenscliffe Lifeboat Preservation Society, the Maritime Museum building was opened in 1986 to display Queenscliff’s last Lifeboat.  Since then, the Museum has expanded to cover the maritime history of Queenscliff and Southern Port Phillip. In 1998 the name was changed to the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum to better reflect its ever expanding collection. Over the ensuring years a boatshed and many artefacts and historical buildings have become part of the Collection.

Archival Repository.   In July 2005, a purpose built archival repository was added to the Museum.  This stand-alone building is temperature and humidity controlled and will be used for the storage of charts, maps, photographs, paintings and other original artefacts in need of careful conservation.  It is envisaged that after cataloguing of the items in this repository has been completed they will also be available for maritime researchers through enquiries to the Museum’s Librarian (see request for information forms.)  Recently the Museum’s archival repository was included on the list of “Community Places of Deposit” by the Victorian Public Records Office. A photo of the Archival Repository is shown at left.

The Committee.  The Museum is an incorporated body under the control of a Committee of Management.  One full-time staff member is employed as Administration Officer.  A loyal and enthusiastic band of volunteers ensures that the Museum operates successfully.  The current Committee consists of 12 members.  Office Bearers are:           

       President  -    Mr Les Irving-Dusting

       Secretary  -    Mrs June Negri

       Treasurer  -    Mr Colin Cairns

Volunteers.  Our treasured group of volunteers provide the following vital services which keep the Museum vibrant and alive:

• Guided tours of the Museum

• Library development and maintenance

• Historical enquiries

• Archival conservation

• Conservation and display

• Property maintenance and gardening

• Gift shop sales with wonderful customer service

Our volunteers are our lifeblood, without them the Museum would not survive. We are always happy to welcome new volunteers aboard to join our happy crew. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact us.

We have included a photo of one of our conservation volunteers at work and also a selection of items that are for sale in our gift shop.

Membership. The Museum boasts a membership of approximately 165.  Some of these loyal friends have been with the Museum since 1980, some are now life members and new members are always very welcome.  Members receive a 10% discount on any items purchased from the Museum’s nautical gift shop, a quarterly newsletter and are welcome to come and visit as often as they wish.

Subscriptions fall due on the 1^st of July each year.

     Family:              $22.00

     Single Adult:    $13.20

     Concession:      $6.60

     Child:                  $6.60

     Corporate:     $275.00

Donations over $2.00 made to the Museum are tax deductible. All donors are issued with a receipt for their donation and our sincere thanks.

Artefact donations.  If you have an artefact or maritime memorabilia which you think might be appropriate to donate to the Museum please contact us.

Amenities.  Disability friendly access and toilets;  parking for coaches; cars and caravans close by;  walking distance to the ferry terminal;  5 minutes from the Railway Station; a short walk to Fort Queenscliff, the cafés and shopping centre.

The Queenscliffe Maritime Museum is a member of:

• Australian National Maritime Museum

• Museums Australia (Victoria)

• Maritime Museums of Victoria

• Lighthouses of Australia

• Shiplover’s Society