Fort Queenscliff Museum in Queenscliff, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Fort Queenscliff Museum

Locality: Queenscliff, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5258 1488

Address: King Street 3225 Queenscliff, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.fortqueenscliff.com.au

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25.01.2022 Most places are closing but the Fort will still be open. There are restrictions. NO ENTRY TO CONFINED SPACES. but plenty of walking, breathing in the fresh air and looking at the great views whilst listening to the excellent commentary provided by your tour guide. If you have returned from overseas in the last 14 days you will not be admitted to the Fort.... Tours Monday to Friday 11am Weekends 11am, & 1.45pm Until further notice.

25.01.2022 YES WE ARE OPEN 11AM, 1PM & 3PM TURN UP 5 OR 10 MINUTES BEFORE TOUR.

21.01.2022 Just some pictures of our amazing Black Lighthouse an White Lighthouse, Fire Station and guns which you will see on a tour of Fort Queenscliff. No need to book just turn up 5 or 10 minutes prior to the tour commencing. We would love to see you. Tours Monday to Friday at 11am. Weekends 11am & 1.45pm.

21.01.2022 Open this weekend Tours 11am & 1.45pm. Opportunity to learn about the history of Fort Queenscliff, beautiful vista's across the bay, visit underground magazines. No need to book just turn up 5 or 10 minutes prior to the tour commencing with ID. We would love to have you visit.

21.01.2022 Here's hoping you are self isolating and keeping healthy. I have attached some great photo's of the Fort and the surroundings..

20.01.2022 The Newsletter of the Friends of Fort Queenscliff Issue February 2020. Page 5/14 Harry Worthington GMVC. - a veterinary surgeon who served with the Light Horse in WW1. A short precis from an article by Alan G Henderson PSM AM (Nephew of Harry Worthington), which has been published with his kind permission. Alan was awarded the inaugural Chauvel Anthology Award for 2019. ...Continue reading

19.01.2022 Tours operating tomorrow at the Fort Saturday only 11am, 1pm & 3pm Sunday only... 1pm & 3pm Monday only 11am. Come and enjoy history in the making.

19.01.2022 Hi plenty time on your hands the Heritage Assn are always looking for volunteers mind you when we are open again. Something to think about while you are in ISOLATION.

18.01.2022 Unfortunately due to the Corona Virus we have cancelled tours at the Fort temporarily. Stay healthy and look forward to your visit when we reopen again.

16.01.2022 School Holiday are upon us again. TOUR TIMES 21st Dec to 24th Dec 11AM & 1.45PM CLOSED CHRISTMAS & BOXING DAY... RE-OPENS 27th Dec TOURS 11AM 1PM & 3PM CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY RE-OPENS 2ND JANUARY TOURS 11AM, 1PM & 3PM WE WISH YOU A MERRY XMAS AND SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY.

14.01.2022 11am Anzac Day service at the Fort . 200 pax allowed inside for service.

13.01.2022 A gift for somebody who seems to have everything? When you are struggling to think of a needed gift for family or friend then a gift membership to the Fort Queenscliff Heritage Association might be the ideal thing. The included Tour of the Fort with entry into the Museum is a most enjoyable experience. Another worthwhile contribution to anybodys home relaxation is our reprinted book A History of Fort Queenscliff by James Edward Tate. The book is available at $25 in our Museum Shop. Or maybe a most interesting gift could be of Bob Marmions book Murder at the Fort, now at a special price of $15. Phone Liz. on 5258 1488 to order your copy.

12.01.2022 NEW TOUR TIMES NO 3PM TOURS. ONLY 11AM & 1PM BOOKINGS: [email protected] AS FROM THIS WEEKEND 11AM & 1.45PM SAT & SUN... CLOSED ON AUSTRALIA DAY

11.01.2022 FORT QUEENSCLIFF HOLIDAY TIMES 11AM & 1.45PM GRAB THE KIDS AND COME AND VISIT THE NUMBER 1 ATTRACTION ON THE BELLARINE.... VISIT UNDERGROUND MAGAZINES, VISIT THE KEEP, LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE FORT, DRESS UP IN MILITARY UNIFORMS, GREAT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY. CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER MONDAY ONLY

11.01.2022 TRIP ADVISOR COMMENTS Well worth a visit ***** This was a fantastic tour. Really interesting exploring the Fort and learning about how it has been used to protect Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne for over a century. Our guide, Mary was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and full of enthusiasm. Her ability to remember historical facts as well as share interesting stories made the tour very special. Highly recommend for families with teens as well as adults (little ones m...ay find it a bit too much to concentrate on). The museum at the end of the tour is small but has some really interesting artifacts so also recommend you spend the extra 10-15mins to go through it. Family visit to the Fort ***** My son, Jefferson, visited the fort with school and did not stop talking about it. So when we came on holiday we knew we would visit. It was not a disappointment. Mary, our guide, was fantastic with lots of knowledge, engaging the children, and lots of facts for the adults too. Everyone could dress up, go underground and hear some funny stories. An hour and a half well spent and will be back.

09.01.2022 The weather is on the improve this weekend why not grab the family and come and visit Fort Queenscliff No 1 on the Bellarine. Tours at 11am, & 1.45pm no need to book just turn up 5 or 10 minutes prior to the tour commencing. Our tour guides are very happy with our certificate from Trip Advisor Hall of Fame for the last five years.

09.01.2022 Fort Queenscliff Heritage are excited to announce we are now in the Hall of Fame after being nominated 5 years in a row for Trip Advisor. Tours weekly at 11am, Weekends 11am, & 1.45pm no need to book just turn up 5 or 10 minutes prior to the tour commencing. Please bring a form of ID with you.... We look forward to having you visit and see why we are nominated in Trip Advisor's Hall of Fame.

09.01.2022 The people of the Borough of Queenscliffe are renowned for the services which are provided by its volunteer workforce. This passion to serve extends of course through many avenues including Sport and Recreation, Tourism, Major Public Events and Hospitality to name but a few. The unique Heritage hallmark of the Borough also attracts many volunteers. Those with a special interest in History, whether that interest is in research (including publishing), archiving, exhibitions ...(including movie-making), special events, administration or simply and fundamentally story-telling, the Boroughs fabulous museums offer volunteers a wonderful opportunity to engage with other local, like-minded volunteers and visitors to this marvellous part of Victoria. The emerging opportunities which computers and the internet introduce in providing these services, is another aspect in the world of volunteering. To an older cohort of users, this can be both challenging and exciting! To further explore the possibilities which await those already serving as volunteers and those who are contemplating joining this happy cohort, the Combined Museums fraternity will be holding a Sausage Sizzle at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum on Thursday, May 23rd, commencing at 6.00 pm. Food will be free of charge and drinks will be available at bar prices; ALL WELCOME!!

07.01.2022 VOTED NO 1 ON THE BELLARINE TO VIST BY TRIP ADVISOR

07.01.2022 Captain/Major Ind Sometimes a new addition to our Museum archive provides impetus for a close re-examination of the accepted history of Fort Queenscliff. On this occasion it was the gift of photograph in early 2017. The image was made in the studio of Melbourne photographers Johnstone OShannessy & Co. and dates to the period 1884-1886. It has a notation on the rear stating it is a portrait of Captain F. W. Ind R.A., who had died at Queenscliff on 23rd June 1887, after the o...Continue reading

07.01.2022 I do hope you are enjoying these stories on our website over the last few weeks in lockdown.. These stories appear in our quarterly newsletter. To become a Friend of the Fort the cost is $30 single and $50 a double we would love to have you join. If interested email [email protected]. AN UN-TIMELY DEATH AT THE FORT. I was impelled to seek out my family history in 2005 when my mother (age 84) advised me that she had no idea about her mothers or fathers deaths, no...r where they were buried. Also, she had never met her grandfather. I found the Birth Certificate of her fathers, which revealed he had been born on 9th September 1890, at Gellibrand Street, Queenscliffe, to Sergeant John Murray of the Victorian Artillery. To my great surprise I found that Company Sergeant Major John Murray, who died age 35 in the Fort Queenscliff Hospital, was buried at Queenscliff Cemetery in the Garrison Cemetery Reserve. I had no idea that there could be such a thing as a Garrison Cemetery Reserve. During a hurried visit to Queenscliff(my first visit) I thought I might find a grassy plot where CSM John Murray had rested since 1899. What a revelation! I found a marble memorial slab, erected by his comrades in 1899, in good condition in 2005. No living member of my family was aware of this incident, so I think I was the first of CSM John Murrays family to see his memorial since he was buried in 1899. I was further amazed to see to an impressive adjacent obelisk which lists the names of 47 artillery soldiers who had died at Queenscliff between 1871 and 1905. They were all young; as indeed an artillery soldier must be to lug cannons and cannon balls around. Another intriguing burial in this historical Military Section of the Queenscliff Cemetery is the 1887 grave of Major Frederick William Ind; the first Commanding Officer of the Permanent Victorian Artillery at Fort Queenscliff. He died in 1887, age 29, from congestion of the lungs, after becoming wet due to inclement weather, whilst overseeing a parade three days earlier. History records show that life was not luxurious, nor very comfortable in the Fort. Deaths were attributed to pneumonia, tumours, meningitis, phthisis, jaundice, tuberculosis, apoplexy, angina, drowned and even self-inflicted gunshot. There was no electricity in the early barracks, so even the light was poor, and the comfort cold. If you are not familiar with the Queenscliff Cemetery then make a holiday visit and seek out the Victorian Artillery Obelisk against the southern fence on the highest point inside the cemetery grounds. I will write some more about it in the next newsletter.

07.01.2022 Low Light Festival School children both from Point Lonsdale and St Aloysius Primary Schools visited the Fort in May. This is the art the children produced after visiting, enjoy. You are able to see this art work on the side of the RSL building in Hesse Street. School holidays are not far away come and enjoy one and half hours full of history and fun for the whole family, visit underground magazines, inside the Keep and see the Black Lighthouse, dress ups for the family.... TOURS AT 11AM, & 1.45PM EACH DAY OF THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WEATHER PERMITTING.

07.01.2022 Our newly restored underground magazine. Freshly painted, looks awesome. Why don't you visit and see for your self. This Saturday tours at 11am, & 1.45pm Sunday tours cancelled.

06.01.2022 A fabulous shot from one of our tour guides. These can be the amazing views you have on one of our tours. 11am, each day of the week and 11am & 1.45pm Saturdays and Sundays. Come and visit and see why we have been nominated once again byTrip Advisor.

06.01.2022 The story of Sapper Keith Barber and the Little Stinker Keith James Barber was 18 when, in 1940, he enlisted in the Royal Australian Engineers at Fort Queenscliff. Keith had grown up in Wharf Street, Queenscliff, and after attending the local primary school, he studied art at the Gordon Institute in Geelong. At the time he enlisted, his father Alfred was a Sergeant in the Royal Australian Artillery at the Fort, and an older brother, John, had also joined the Engineers. Keit...Continue reading

06.01.2022 A moving service was held yesterday at Fort Queenscliff on the parade grounds for Remembrance Day. Lest we forget,

05.01.2022 Great comments back from a happy customer who visited the Fort on the weekend. Well worth a visit Review of Fort Queenscliff Museum Reviewed 2 days ago ... This was a fantastic tour. Really interesting exploring the Fort and learning about how it has been used to protect Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne for over a century. Our guide, Mary was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and full of enthusiasm. Her ability to remember historical facts as well as share interesting stories made the tour very special. Highly recommend for families with teens as well as adults (little ones may find it a bit too much to concentrate on). The museum at the end of the tour is small but has some really interesting artifacts so also recommend you spend the extra 10-15mins to go through it.

05.01.2022 We are open Saturday and Sunday this weekend but closed on Labour Day. Saturday & Sunday Tour times 11am, & 1.45pm Come and visit the only black lighthouse in the Southern Hemisphere. Great opportunity to dress up for the family, visit underground magazines and beautiful vista's across the bay.

02.01.2022 Come and visit underground magazines, magnificent views across the bay. Listen to the history from our passionate tour guides. Please note new tour time. You may not enter the Fort unless you are on a guided tour, you cannot just walk around the Fort on your own.

02.01.2022 Labour Weekend only open Saturday & Sunday at 11am, & 1.45pm. CLOSED MONDAY 11TH MARCH We look forward to seeing you on the weekend.

01.01.2022 25th February 2019 Fort Queenscliff Museum Attention: Liz Fountain 1 King Street, Queenscliff, VIC 3225... Dear Liz, The Trakmaster Off-Road Caravan Club would like to thank you and your staff and volunteers for being wonderful and knowledgeable people. The walking tours you organised were a great success with 83 members participating and, by all reports, thoroughly enjoying the morning and the informative commentary. Discussions were still on going at happy hour that evening so I think that demonstrates the impact you had. Thank you once again Regards David Deahl Event Coordinator Another happy customer.

01.01.2022 Beautiful sunset at Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula enjoy a day down in Queenscliff and visit Fort Queenscliff. Trip Advisor's Travellers Choice 2020. Tours weekends 11am & 1.45pm School Holidays start THURSDAY 1ST APRIL each day except GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER MONDAY 11AM & 1.45PM