The Kenilworth Museum

The Kenilworth Museum serves as a central repository for the heritage of the upper Mary Valley. Located near Coolabine, the facility houses a collection of items detailing the development of the local community from its early selection days through to its growth in the dairy and timber trades. Visitors can examine original machinery, household items from various decades, and a significant collection of photographs that document the physical and social changes of the region over more than a century. Situated a short distance from the Kenilworth State Forest, this museum offers an educational perspective for those exploring the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The site includes multiple buildings and outdoor displays that illustrate the practicalities of rural life in earlier eras. Dedicated volunteers maintain the archives, providing a resource for individuals conducting genealogical research or seeking specific information about the former industries that shaped the Coolabine district and surrounding settlements.