WELCOME TO THE DRYSDALE COURTHOUSE MUSEUM, HOME OF THE BELLARINE HISTORICAL SOCIETYFounded in 1976, the Bellarine Historical Society operates from the Court House Museum, 11 High Street, Drysdale, 3222. The Society aims to display and preserve artefacts that are pertinent to the Bellarine Peninsula. It also provides a reference resource for local history and family histories relevant to the Bellarine. We have a large collection of local history books for sale, written by our members. We undertake family and local history research on request.
As part of corporate goverance we must follow our statement of purpose. Below is a brief summary STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: To collect and exhibit in Drysdale Court House Museum the material that is relevant to the Bellarine District. DOCUMENT HISTORY • Ensure that a complete Deaccession policy is incorporated within the Collection Development Policy, review as required. • Provide a high-level guide for the future development of administrative procedure documents about specific aspects of collection management. ALIGNMENT This Policy is aligned with The Purposes of the Society. To establish and maintain archive and museum collections, having a focus on the Bellarine experience, and to expand such collections through purchase, donation or other means deemed suitable by the Committee. Coming Events - As a result of our volunteer drive we are able to open every Sunday until Christmas. While the front of house volunteers will make you welcome, if you have an indepth query please email us to arrange a suitable time to visit. Alternatively fill out the research request form with as much information as possible.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS We would like to build on our volunteer bank, if you would like to find out more. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information please contact Ann on 0411 248 145 for more information.
To see what the museus.ollection holds . Watch this video for more details on our holdings https://youtu.be/seJqsGT1D2U About Us Contact Us |
 | Getting ThereThere is adequate car parking nearby and the bus stop is 20 metres away in High Street, Drysdale. We now have an All Abilities Ramp access at the rear door near the carpark. Opening Hours2025: We are open 10.30 to 12.30, 14 September and then on the First and Third Sunday of each month until and including 7th December.2026: to be advised.To arrange a visit at other times or submit an inquiry, email info@bellarinehistory.org |
Some of the Museum’s collection are…
Townships covered by the SocietyBarwon Heads, Mannerim, Clifton Springs, Marcus Hill, Portarlington, Moolap, Curlewis, Murradoc, St Leonards, Drysdale, Wallington, Leopold, Ocean Grove. Publications Research |  |