Things to do in Great Ocean Road, Victoria: The Best History Museums

January 28, 2022 Mikaela Didonna

Discover the best top things to do in Great Ocean Road, Australia including Lorne Historical Society, Great Ocean Road Story, Wishart Gallery, Apollo Bay Museum, Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives.
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1. Lorne Historical Society

16 Mountjoy Parade on Corner Otway Street, Lorne, Victoria 3232 Australia +61 3 5289 1191 http://www.lornehistoricalsociety.org.au/
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Lorne Historical Society

2. Great Ocean Road Story

15 Mountjoy Parade, Lorne, Victoria 3232 Australia +61 3 5289 1152 [email protected] http://www.greatoceanroadstory.com.au
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Great Ocean Road Story

The story of the construction of the Great Ocean Road captures a unique time in the history of Australia and the world. Located within the Lorne Visitor Centre, the Great Ocean Road Story exhibition showcases the road’s story via a series of galleries featuring historical displays and artefacts. The Great Ocean Road Story and Lorne Visitor Centre is accessible to all with wheelchair access, free onsite parking, toilet facilities, picnic tables, water bottle refill stations, scooter and car charging point and free wifi. Explore this region’s rich history by visiting today!

Reviewed By hayley567567 - Paris, France

Located in Lorne information centre this is a great place to spend ten mins, especially if you are doing a self drive holiday

19 Sackville St, Port Fairy, Victoria 3284 Australia +61 3 5568 2423 [email protected] http://www.wishartgallery.com.au
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Wishart Gallery

Wishart Gallery displays contemporary Australian Art alongside 400 years of historical furniture and antiquities. The Captain Wishart bar serves our own brand of Pale Ale on tap, fine wines and our specialty stone-fired pizzas. During Summer, the Art Gallery is open daily, from 10am to 5pm. The Captain Wishart Bar and Pizzas are available for functions and events.

4. Apollo Bay Museum

6250 Great Ocean Rd, Apollo Bay, Victoria 3233 Australia +61 434 820 437 http://www.history.apollobay.org.au/
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Apollo Bay Museum

Reviewed By Skyfox49 - Albury, Australia

We expected this museum to just focus on the history of submarine cables connecting the Australian mainland with Tasmania, from the original copper cables to modern fibre optic cables. It provided however an additional wealth of historical information about shipwrecks in the region and the development of Apollo Bay and the surrounding Otways region from the mid 1800's. The history of the growth of the fishing industry, logging, farming and the construction of the national icon, the Great Ocean Road is well chronicled. Well presented displays and helpful volunteers make this an interesting place to visit.

5. Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives

30 Gipps Street The Courthouse Museum, Port Fairy, Victoria 3284 Australia +61 3 5568 2263 [email protected] http://www.historicalsociety.port-fairy.com/
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Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives

Welcome to the Port Fairy Museum and Archives. We are a local history museum with both permanent and changing displays. Our museum is located in the historic Port Fairy Courthouse. The courtroom is intact with its original court furniture. There are five other rooms with exhibits including: early pioneers, whaling, shipping and shipwrecks. Our extensive Archives allows our research officers to assist you with information on many topics including: people, families, buildings and events. Archivists are available on Saturdays during opening hours or by appointment. Fees are payable for this service. Photographs from our large collection are available for sale. Dating from the mid 1800’s, they are a fascinating visual record of the history of our town and people. There are some 30 book titles available for purchase. The subjects cover many interesting aspects of Port Fairy’s history. The courtroom may be hired as a unique venue for a wedding ceremony and can cater for up to 75 guests.

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