Objects of the Association Support The Museum

The objects of the Association, as defined in its constitution, are to support the endeavours of the Herberton Mining Museum, including, but not limited to the below. Material that HMMHA collects is donated to the Museum Collections.

1. Development, maintenance and improvement of displays.
2. Assistance with publicity and marketing of the museum.
3. Collection of artefacts, including maps, photos, mineral specimens and other mining paraphernalia.
4. Research and document aspects of mining history in north Queensland with particular emphasis on the Herberton Mineral Field.
5. Respond to inquiries from the public about mining and family histories.
6. Collect and maintain an archive of relevant documents and other material that supports the endeavours of the museum.
7. Support various special projects that the museum staff and volunteers may identify as worthwhile actions that are aligned with the museum mission.

Active volunteers at the Herberton Mining Museum are automatically entitled to apply for free membership of HMMHA. Other members of the public can apply for membership where an annual membership fee of $20 applies. Download application for membership here. Meetings are held quarterly in conjunction with the monthly volunteers meeting in that month.  The AGM is held in November each year.