History is not about great deeds and famous people. it is about all the people and their striving for a better life. The early settlers came and established their lives, earned their living they way they new best. In small communities they worked together and helped one another.

Bellarine Memories, Diane Kolomeitz

Bellarine Women and the 1891 Suffrage Petition by Lorraine Stokes

Getting There

There 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 Hours
2026 We are open 10.30 to 12.30, every Sunday until Easter.
If you are a large group we can arrange a visit at other times. Please submit an inquiry, email  info@bellarinehistory.org 

Some of the Museum’s collection are…

  • Rare Books
  • Historical images
  • Church records
  • Pioneering material including farming tools
  • Maps
Townships covered by the Society

Barwon Heads, Mannerim, Clifton Springs, Marcus Hill, Portarlington,  Moolap, Curlewis, Murradoc, St Leonards, Drysdale, Wallington, Leopold, Ocean Grove.

Publications Research
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