Discover Victoria's Maritime Centre History at Crib Point.

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Explore Our Most Popular Tours

  • Features of the Tour:

    • The museum’s display shows the story. It tells about Australia’s first submarine. It was the AE2.

    • It covers the role during the Gallipoli campaign. It also covers the breaching of the Dardanelles.

    • Witness HMAS Australia in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. It was a heavy cruiser facing kamikaze attacks during World War II.

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Self-Guided Tours

  • Highlights:

    • Experience life in the Royal and Merchant Navies.

    • Experts are available. They can answer any questions.

    • This is a model of the museum’s Wyuna pilot cutter. It is being restored in Tasmania
    • The models work well. They display Australian warships. The models exhibit fine craftsmanship.
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Explore the Victorian Maritime Centre.

The Victorian Maritime Centre is where you’ll learn about Victoria’s rich sailing history.

  • A video intro sets the stage. It features old footage and reenactments.

  • The stories are about brave sailors. The books are about iconic lighthouses. They are also about daring rescues. Their characters leap off the page.

  • The exhibits bring this history to life. They show relics. The relics spark admiration. They show the region has a rich heritage.

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Duncan MacKinnon Library: A Legacy to Celebrate

Age is a number. Our oldest worker is ninety-nine years old. He is the heart and soul of the Duncan MacKinnon Library.

A Treasure Trove of Knowledge:

  • Housing over 2,000 books spanning various genres, the library is a haven for book lovers.

  • The collection also includes old newspapers, journals, navy magazines, photos, and postcards. They showcase Australia’s beauty and history.

Community Engagement:

  • Items are not for lending. However, visitors can explore and enjoy them during our operating hours.

  • We continue to expand our display collection. We rely on dedicated volunteers to help keep and share knowledge.

Join us in honouring Duncan MacKinnon’s legacy and celebrating our vibrant community spirit. Learn more 

Duncan MacKinnon Library: A Legacy to Celebrate

Age is a number. Our oldest worker is ninety-nine years old. He is the heart and soul of the Duncan MacKinnon Library.

A Treasure Trove of Knowledge:

  • Housing over 2,000 books spanning various genres, the library is a haven for book lovers.

  • The collection also includes old newspapers, journals, navy magazines, photos, and postcards. They showcase Australia’s beauty and history.

Community Engagement:

  • Items are not for lending. However, visitors can explore and enjoy them during our operating hours.

  • We continue to expand our display collection. We rely on dedicated volunteers to help keep and share knowledge.

Join us in honouring Duncan MacKinnon’s legacy and celebrating our vibrant community spirit. Learn more 

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Cataloging Artifacts

Cataloging artifacts involves describing and recording their physical characteristics, history, and cultural significance. It is a crucial step. It preserves cultural heritage, provides access to collections, and manages exhibitions.

Key Points:

  • Creating a catalog entry with details such as measurements and historical data.

  • Utilizing standardized procedures and software for accuracy and consistency.

Volunteers craft meticulous logs of each museum acquisition, showcasing it clearly.

Mv Wyuna pilot vessel

Ferguson Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow, Scotland, built the ship. They constructed it in 1953. They built it for the Port Phillip Sea Pilots as a pilot cutter.

The MV Wyuna was a pilot cutter. It sailed with pilots on board to meet ships entering Port Phillip Bay.

Her workboat would take pilots to the vessel in need of a pilot. The authorities would stop the vessel in the water for shelter.

MV Wyuna

Volunteer Opportunities at the Museum

Do you love maritime history and want to help preserve it? Look no further, because we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Join a dedicated team.

  • Help design and build future exhibitions.

  • Research items from maritime history.

  • Engage in maritime “chit-chat” over a tasty lunch from the Centre.

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Volunteer Opportunities at the Museum

Do you love maritime history and want to help preserve it? Look no further, because we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits of Volunteering

  • Join a dedicated team.

  • Help design and build future exhibitions.

  • Research items from maritime history.

  • Engage in maritime “chit-chat” over a tasty lunch from the Centre.

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The Victorian Maritime Centre 

220 The Esplanade 

Crib Point

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