Prom Country History & Foster Museum
The museum is now OPEN Sundays 11 to 3pm and Wednesdays. It will also open for Group booking. The Museum will CLOSE after July 9 apart from Groups Booking, until the next school holidays. Look for the sandwich sign which will be displayed during opening hours
A new exhibition "Fashions in Focus" has been installed and can be viewed during 2024 opening hours.
Requests and other enquiries may be made using the 'contact us' section on this web site or email enquiries@promcountryhistory.org.au.
The Foster and District Historical Society Inc. operate a volunteer-run museum situated in the Main Street of Foster, Victoria.
See how the district developed from the discovery of gold in 1870, the growth of the dairy and fishing industries, the establishment of Wilsons Promontory National Park in 1906 – Victoria’s first National Park, to the thriving district of the 21st century.
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We are a volunteer run, not for profit organisation. Your support it is gratefully received either financially or by objects and media.
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GUEST SPEAKER: DR CHERYL GLOWREY The 1860s was the decade before gold was discovered at Stockyard Creek (Foster). Far from being uninhabited, Corner Inlet and Stockyard Creek were teaming with industry. The timber traders, Chinese fisherman, miners and pastoralists used the waters of the inlet rather than the land. Tall ships and boats were in such number that the government built a lighthouse and customs station at the entrance of the inlet, and of course there was the mutiny. Come…
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GUEST SPEAKER: DR CHERYL GLOWREY The 1860s was the decade before gold was discovered at Stockyard Creek (Foster). Far from being uninhabited, Corner Inlet and…
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Membership is open to everyone interested in the history of Foster and the Prom Country district
Wilsons Promontory A History – Mary Ellis
The Museum is proud to offer this meticulously researched history by local Field Naturalist and historian Mary Ellis. The book is available at the museum during published opening hours or…
Let’s Take a Walk – Through the Streets of Foster
This little monograph is packed with local history and essential reading for anyone exploring Foster. Available at the Museum or via the Paypal button below. Cost $10 + postage $2
Across Bass Strait by Jane L Lennon
Dr Jane Lennon AM grew up in rural Victoria and has an affinity for the stormy southern shores. In December 2020, Jane was made an Honorary member of the International…