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Port Albert Maritime Museum

Locality: Port Albert, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5183 2520

Address: 78 Tarraville Road 3971 Port Albert, VIC, Australia

Website: http://portlabertmaritimemuseum.com.au

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25.01.2022 The museum hosts a lot of groups and bus tours through the year. Last month we had a group of 40 Probus group members from Korumburra. For groups were always happy to organise lunch such as a terrific feed of some of the best fish & chips youll find, tea & coffee, and a tour of Gippslands Regional Maritime Museum. We were delighted to have Probus Korumburra and hope you had a great time.

25.01.2022 We are happy to announce that Port Albert Maritime Museum will be reopening on Sat Jan 23rd to Tues Jan 26th for Australia Day. We will then have reduced opening hours of Sat, Sun & Mon 10am-4pm until further notice. The Archives, Reading Room and all research will be closed due to COVID restrictions until further notice. We will continue to open outside these hours for tour groups with bookings. Contact the museum on [email protected] for tour group bookings.... Our admission fees have also changed: $10 Family (up to 2 adults and 2 children) $10 Adult $6 concession $2 students under 18 - students over 18 will be considered Concession $10 tour groups incl tea & bikkies or $6 without Due to recognised financial pressures on families we have not increased our family rate, making it extremely good value. Please note that 2 adults travelling together can be considered a family, it doesn’t have to include children to qualify.

25.01.2022 Exciting event @portalbertmaritimemuseum this weekend Internation light house weekend whereby radio operators connect with lighthouses around the world Port Alberts citadel lighthouse is registered Visitors are welcome to call in and listen in

24.01.2022 Oil painting Port Albert Wharf 1873

24.01.2022 Due to the COVID lockdown announced by the Chief Health Officer, the museum will be closed until 4th June - assuming at that point lockdown is lifted. COVID-Normal opening hours once out of Lockdown will be Fri-Mon 10am-4pm and by arrangement at other times for groups.

24.01.2022 While the museum is closed down we thought wed share some coloring pages for kids (or adults) to have a go at. We will try to put stuff out every few days if we can, so LIKE our page and check back every now and then. We hope to see you at the Port Albert Maritime Museum once all this is over. Take care and stay safe.

23.01.2022 My latest oil painting "HMCS Victoria". Port Albert Art Gallery reopens this Sunday 15th November

23.01.2022 Dear visitors, despite the latest government announcements regarding the reopening of all museums, our museum will remain closed until September. We normally close over winter except for weekends. This year however, the complexity of managing social distancing with the many small rooms and narrow hallways of our beautiful heritage building, make it too difficult to manage. Our volunteers are also predominately in the covid vulnerable category and putting them at risk was not responsible. We look forward to seeing you all in September and in the meantime we will be doing working bees and putting a few new things together.

23.01.2022 If you are looking for things to do over the Easter weekend why not head down to Port Albert and Yarram. We have so much to offer visitors to the area. Lush rai...n forests, beautiful beaches, great fishing, the fabulous Heesco Mural Trail, and history galore can be found at the Port Albert Maritime Museum and of course our Alberton Cemetery Walking Tours! Our last tour for this season will be on Saturday April 3rd @5:30. Message or call Sandi to make a booking on 0403819183. See more

23.01.2022 VK3ILH activation. Located at Maritime Museum, Citadel Lighthouse Port Albert. Port Albert, Gippsland. This morning a lot of contacts within Australia on 40m. ... We had a visit from Gippsland Press, very interested in the event. So expect a good story in the press. Darrin working hard on the radio. https://lighthouses.org.au/vic/citadel-island-lighthouse/

22.01.2022 We were very grateful for the opportunity to share the museum and some of our future plans with Wellington Shire councillors.

21.01.2022 A kids perspective on the Port Albert Maritime Museum. Great to have you visit and glad you liked the lifeboat used in Bass Strait by the oil rigs. Port Albert Maritime Museum has a lot for kids to enjoy including a range of free educational materials.

21.01.2022 Saluting the committee of management and their band of volunteers at the Port Albert Maritime museum during Volunteers week. The Museum is currently closed bu...t I have no doubt this hard working group have been making sure that everything is being kept in tip top shape for when they can reopen See more

21.01.2022 A kid's perspective on the Port Albert Maritime Museum. Great to have you visit and glad you liked the lifeboat used in Bass Strait by the oil rigs. Port Albert Maritime Museum has a lot for kids to enjoy including a range of free educational materials.

20.01.2022 At this stage we still have no word from the Government on a timeline for re-opening. Sorry

17.01.2022 The museum are open tomorrow Fri 19th March 10am-4pm as an extra day to our normal Sat-Mon 10-4pm Covid reduced hours. #portalbert #portalbertvic @discoverportalbert Visit Port Albert The Bridge -Local News @tarraterritory @gutsofgippsland Visit Central Gippsland

17.01.2022 Port Albert Art Gallery - latest painting by resident artist Warren Curry. Warren has just finished this oil painting of the P S Oberon. The Oberon was owned by the Port Albert Steam Navigation Co and was used as a tug boat to tow vessels from the entrance to the Port Albert wharf in the mid 1850s. From Boat Harbour Jetty B&B

17.01.2022 UPDATE: NYE FIREWORKS @ Port Albert CANCELLED There will be markets on however and the Coast Guard will still be holding their event.

16.01.2022 We got caught a little by surprise when the government changed its plans for museums opening. They have not however updated the industry specific restrictions yet which deal with things such as whether we have to have a workforce bubble, meaning our volunteers couldn’t work elsewhere. Hopefully that will be updated this week and we can finalise our COVIDSafe Plan. Museums are tricky things with COVID restrictions not least because most of our exhibits can’t be cleaned partic...ularly our library & archives. This will have all sorts of implications in terms of how these can be accessed which we’re still going through in conjunction with Museums Australia Victoria. We will keep you up to date as we know but we’re not open yet and it’s fair to say we won’t be open until December at the earliest.

16.01.2022 Beautiful day in the Port Visit Gippsland Visit Port Albert Discover PORT Albert... Escape to Gippsland See more

15.01.2022 Museum News from this months Tattler

14.01.2022 Please take some time to vote for: Port Albert Maritime Museum Yarram Regent theatre Alberton Cemetery Christ church tarra ville

13.01.2022 Drop down to the Port Albert Maritime Museum this long weekend 10am-4pm. Admission: Family $10 (up to 2 adults and 2 children) $10 Adult... $6 concession $2 students under 18 - students over 18 will be considered Concession $10 tour groups incl tea & bikkies or $6 without Please note that 2 adults travelling together can be considered a family, it doesn’t have to include children to qualify. The Archives, Reading Room and all research will be closed due to COVID restrictions until further notice. We will continue to open outside these hours for tour groups with bookings. Contact the museum on [email protected] for tour group bookings. Discover PORT Albert port_albert_guide Visit Port Albert Gutsofgippsland The Bridge -Local News

13.01.2022 A new exhibit at Port Albert Maritime Museum in our Gallery space. Weve gone through our extensive archives and brought out a sample of some of our amazing local history information. From September well be off winter break and back to being open 7 days a week. For the rest of August its weekends only.

13.01.2022 Alberton and its Historic Cemetery, Gippsland, Victoria. Information: Allan Pearson. Tune ' lLowalong Farewell", Composed and Performed by Kevin Penny with the Briagolong Bush Band. Production: Brian O'Keefe.... Camera: Ken Doyle. Post Production: Saxon Productions. #albertonvictoria #portalbertvictoria #portalbertmaritimemuseum #gippslandheritage #albertoncemetery #centralvictoria #visitgippsland #wandergippsland #tarraterritory #oldtownhistory

12.01.2022 Great to see such wonderful feedback for the Museum on TripAdvisor

12.01.2022 The Wreck of the P S Thistle Port Albert Entrance Dec 23rd 1859.Oil painting 76 X101 cm. The painting depicts the heroic efforts of the Harbour Master, David Fermaner who ventured out in challenging conditions to help rescue survivors.

11.01.2022 If I am the Captain of a boat then I suggest you dont board the vessel. Most likely we will sink. I will press the wrong button. Pull the wrong lever. Press t...he "dont press this button" button. Laugh nervously with a cheery outlook and still think we can make it despite already taking on water. But if we make it, and if I can gracefully get us to a jetty, then I will take you to the Port Albert Maritime Museum. Deal? http://portalbert.vic.au/maritime-museum/ #visitgippsland @visitgippsland #realseekergippsland #love_travel_gippsland #gippslandtravel #ilovegippsland #exploregippsland #lovegippsland #manyjourneysgippsland #inspiredbygippsland #getoutsidemore #freshair #wandervictoria #regionalvictoria #explorevictoria @discoverportalbert @ Port Albert, Victoria Discover PORT Albert Visit Port Albert

11.01.2022 If you are down in Port Albert today call in at our beautiful museum,we have fascinating displays on our maritime and local european heritage.Learn about Borun the Pelican that was in the street parade yesterday.He was the Father of the Gunai Kurnai people.We also have a huge reduction on books of local interest,shipwrecks and maritime interest.

10.01.2022 Weve got some terrific new kids gifts in for Christmas as fundraisers for the museum. All with a vintage nautical theme and at prices well below RRP. Learn to tie sailors knots, make a ship in a bottle, build your own navigators compass, kaleidoscope, model ships, puzzles and more. Why no have a look around the museum while youre there. Admission $10 family, $6 adults $1 kids, $5 concession. Open 7 days 10am-4pm

10.01.2022 Maritime Museum, former Bank of Victoria. Port Alberts first Bank of Victoria (1856) originally operated from a two-storey prefabricated iron store building ac...ross the road in Victoria St. A more central site was later procured and the present stuccoed brick building was completed in 1862. At its peak in 1861, ships were taking away 1000 ozs of gold a week. Gold from Omeo, Grant and Crooked River diggings were stored in its vault during the 1860s, and from Walhalla during 1870s, awaiting shipment to Melbourne. As a result of the widespread depression of the early 1890s rationalisation of bank premises took place and the bank closed its Port Albert branch in Oct 1895. The shire of Alberton purchased the building in 1971 and it was developed at the Port Albert Maritime Museum. The building is a complete example of early conservative Classical revival architecture. The splayed corner, quoining, cornered parapet and pedimented entrance create a well composed and fittingly grand corner building for a township that was expected to continue to grow well beyond its eventuality. With the exception of the external colour scheme and the adjacent building to the north, the former bank is original both internally and externally. See more

10.01.2022 J & G McKenzie Store & Gowrie Guest House, former Drapery and detached residence. Built in 1855 by John Roberts (Draper) it was purchased by James & George McKe...nzie during the 1880s. The shop has undergone superficial alterations c1900 and has been changed substantially at least twice. Its alignment to the street and verandah contribute to the commercial precinct of the port. The residence itself is the second oldest house known in Port Albert. The steep hipped roof and brick corniced chimneys relate to the early building of the port. See more

10.01.2022 Posted @port_albert_guide Port Albert Art Gallery is home to award winning Gippsland artist Warren Curry. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/warren....curry.5 #warrencurry #portalbert #wandergippsland #portalbertmaritimemuseum #discovergippsland #visitvictoria #centralgippsland #visitcentralgippsland #southgippsland #gippslandartist #yarram See more

09.01.2022 Cath Thomas says it right, "Looking after Country has always been part of who we are. It's our Culture, it's everything to us". This Saturday, Cath, together wi...th other GLaWAC staff and Gunaikurnai Elders, features in the 4th episode of Beyond The Fire, reflecting on the events of the black summer bushfires, the benefits of cultural fire and the need for traditional custodian voices to be heard so that community and Country can begin to heal together. The episode is on the tv this Saturday, 23rd Jan at 12noon. If you're on Gunaikurnai Country head to WIN Gippsland, otherwise tune in to Channel 10. Central Gippsland Local Aboriginal Network (LAN) Information Page, Deadly Gippsland, Moogji Aboriginal Council East Gippsland Inc., Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation- Sale, Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative, GEGAC Community, DELWP Gippsland, CFA South East Region - DCO Trevor Owen, Forest Fire Management Victoria

07.01.2022 Please note the museum will be closed till 1pm this Friday for a private function.

07.01.2022 Things to do in Port Albert tomorrow AUSTRALIA DAY (1) early morning walk along foreshore & stop for breakfast & coffee at Castim By The Jetty Boat Hire & Kios...k - open from 9:30am (2) visit Port Albert Maritime Museum - (10:00am to 4:00pm) (3) Hire a boat from Castim by the JETTY (4) BBQ facilities at Memorial Park and Rutters Park (5) shopping - Interiors by Jade Out of Africa Gallery and Accommodation Suite Maritime Art & Antiques Port Albert Art Gallery (6) Dinner at Victoria Hotel (Albo) The Bridge-Local News Visit Port Albert Tarra Territory Tourism Inc. Visit Central Gippsland The Middle of Everywhere Port Albert, Victoria Visit Gippsland

07.01.2022 On tonight on SBS featuring Kat Stewy in Port Albert. For people interested in researching Port Albert Family history, the museum has extensive records including a wonderful 3 volume set by volunteer Gwen OCallaghan called From Clonmel to Federation These books list pretty much anyone who had anything to do with Port Albert from its formation through to Federation. Copies are available to buy or you can copy pages. We also have a wealth of information about and from differ...ent community groups, schools and businesses in the area. The museum is closed for winter but we look forward to seeing people in September to learn more about their family origins in the area. Repost @kat_stewy So this was interesting! Very honoured to be on @sbs_australia #whodoyouthinkyouare this week (Tuesday 7.30pm) It was a much more affecting experience than I expected.

07.01.2022 This Easter weekend there will be a Book sale of up to 50% off marked price on local historical books, shipwreck and nautical books, come in and talk to our friendly volunteers. We have a great exhibition about the offshore vessels that worked the Australian coast

06.01.2022 To our dear customers we are sorry to say that Port Albert Wharf Fish and Chips will be closed for fish and chip takeaway sales. This had been an incredibly dif...ficult decision however; the safety of our staff and the community must be our priority during this challenging time. We will continue to sell fresh fish via home delivery in the local area and you can pay over the phone or by our mobile EFTPOS. Just call 51832002. It is everyones responsibility to stop this virus in its tracks, please take care and wash your hands! Please share in your social media accounts. See more

06.01.2022 Nice to read this visitors write-up of their trip to Port Albert & Yarram and a review of how much they enjoyed the Port Albert Maritime Museum. Lovely to have you drop by and we hope others do likewise. Discover PORT Albert #gutsofgippsland

05.01.2022 Watch out for Postcards tomorrow night at 5:30pm for the Port Albert Maritime Museum as well as other highlights of Port Albert, Yarram and Central Gippsland. A big shout out to Inspired by Central Gippsland, Victoria for organising this, particularly Ashley Smirl. Yarram Standard Tarra Territory Tourism Inc. Discover PORT Albert Visit Port Albert

05.01.2022 From our friends at Heyfield but Im sure many in Yarram and Port Albert would remember these too

05.01.2022 A very BIG T H A N K Y O U YELC have been blown away with the amount of generous donations we have recently received. The latest was today from the Port Albert... Maritime Museum who have just delivered this boat, along with a fishing rod and some fish! The children are already making the most of their time outside and are loving every moment in the boat. The joy and excitment on their faces is priceless. Happy Boating! See more

05.01.2022 A small part of my #artistresidency here in #portalbert for #creativegippsland #comeandplay was creating a #pioneering #3d #streetpainting today for the excelle...nt #maritimemuseum in town. #messageinabottle about the #shipwreck of the #clonmel steamer in 1841 which had traveled from Sydney to #melbourne ( aka #mudtown , #bearbrass , #batmania , #birrarung ). The shipwreck lead to the Anglo settlement once safe port was discovered, eventually a major export of #gippsland #gold and beef and a port of entry to Australia with an immigration barracks. One probably wouldnt expect that from the small #fishing village it appears as today. #regionalartsvictoria #rav At Wellington Shire See more

05.01.2022 The Port Albert Maritime Museum remains closed due to Victorian Government restrictions. The current Roadmap will allow museums to re-open under heavy restrictions once Regional Victoria reaches the "Last Step" and to fully re-open once we are "COVID Normal". Due to the nature of the heavy restrictions for museums in the "Last Step", it is unlikely that we will be able to open except on an occasional basis for groups and perhaps some weekends. Because of our small rooms a...nd narrow corridors, it is very difficult to control visitor flow whilst maintaining the necessary social distancing. We will however publish any dates we can open during the "Last Step" phase as soon as we know when that will be. Aside from that, we're afraid it won't be back to normal opening hours until we are at "COVID Normal". Hopefully that won't be too far away. We look forward to seeing you then.

05.01.2022 October is history month, and Gippsland is steeped in history. Take the Alberton Cemetery for example. It dates back to the early 1820s and there are over 1400 ...records of people buried in the grounds. Earlier this year the cemetery was featured on ‘Who do you think you are?’ as Bairnsdale born actor Kat Stewart retraced her family’s heritage and found that her great grandfather was buried there. Up until March this year, Port Albert Progress Association was running tours of the cemetery, which attracted a number of visitors to the area. The tours included a history lesson on the pioneers of the local area, such as Agnes Gellion, the tragic story of the Howden family and the first burial of a European settler Robert McClure in 1842. While the tours are not happening at present, visitors are welcome to take a wander through this beautifully maintained cemetery, situated on the banks of the Albert River, and immerse themselves in the history of the area. Alberton Cemetery is around 10 minutes from Yarram on the way to Port Albert. #lovegippsland See more

05.01.2022 If you missed tonights Postcards check it out on 9 Now streaming or heres the bit on Port Albert and Yarram. It features the Port Albert Maritime Museum and C...afe AGA . Thank you again to Postcards, Brodie Harper, Central Gippsland Tourism and Ashley Smirl at Wellington Shire for making this happen.

04.01.2022 Just a reminder the cafe is open for take away still, we have a freezer full of food (see below), coffee machine running and cakes to take away!! If you want so...mething put aside, call the cafe directly. 0497 259 033 Frozen meals - Leak and Pumpkin Soup Cauliflower and Madera Cheddar Soup Bolognese Sauce Homemade Chicken Pate Chicken and Veg Soup Chicken and Leak Croquettes Homemade Sausage Rolls And more to come such as Curry and Pho We will keep you posted!!

02.01.2022 Come along to the Tarra Festival Street Parade on Easter Saturday in Yarram

02.01.2022 Drop down to the museum over the Holidays. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. Other days 10am-4pm

01.01.2022 New opening hours from this weekend