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Port Albert Maritime Museum Located in the historic Bank Of Victoria building (1861), the museum provides a unique window into Gippsland's Maritime history.
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Museum opening hours - Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
03/10/2026

Museum opening hours - Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday.

We love maritime history, but rowing to work is taking things a bit far!Port Albert Maritime Museum will be closed Sunda...
03/10/2026

We love maritime history, but rowing to work is taking things a bit far!

Port Albert Maritime Museum will be closed Sunday 4 October because our volunteers are flooded in and unable to get to the museum. They’re a dedicated crew, but we draw the line at making them swim for it.

We’ll be open again Wednesday 7 October. Sorry to anyone planning a Sunday visit, and thanks for understanding. Stay safe, keep dry, and remember: the boats in our collection are retired! ⚓
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Good news — the Port Albert Maritime Museum is now open five days a week.Come in and explore Port Albert’s remarkable ma...
05/09/2026

Good news — the Port Albert Maritime Museum is now open five days a week.

Come in and explore Port Albert’s remarkable maritime story, from ships and shipwrecks to fishing, trade and the people who shaped this historic port.

Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–4pm.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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MUSEUM CLOSED THIS SUNDAYUnfortunately, due to volunteer commitments, the Port Albert Maritime Museum will be closed thi...
08/08/2026

MUSEUM CLOSED THIS SUNDAY

Unfortunately, due to volunteer commitments, the Port Albert Maritime Museum will be closed this Sunday, 8 August.

We apologise to anyone who was planning a visit and appreciate your understanding. Like many small community museums, we rely entirely on the generosity and availability of our wonderful volunteers.

We’ll be back on deck next Sunday.

❄️ Winter Hours at the Port Albert Maritime Museum ❄️As winter arrives and visitor numbers naturally slow, the Port Albe...
31/05/2026

❄️ Winter Hours at the Port Albert Maritime Museum ❄️

As winter arrives and visitor numbers naturally slow, the Port Albert Maritime Museum will be moving to reduced opening hours from 1 June.

🕚 Open Sundays only
📍 11am – 4pm

We're still very much open and welcoming visitors throughout winter. If you can't make it on a Sunday, we can also open for groups by arrangement.

Whether you're a school group, historical society, community organisation, coach tour, car club or special interest group, we'd be delighted to share the stories of one of Victoria's oldest ports.

From shipwrecks and sailing vessels to fishermen, traders and pioneering families, the museum preserves the rich maritime heritage that helped shape Port Albert and Gippsland.

Winter is a wonderful time to visit Port Albert. Enjoy the waterfront, explore the town's historic streets and then step inside the museum to discover the stories behind the buildings, boats and people that made this place what it is today.

Thank you to everyone who supports the museum. We look forward to seeing you on Sundays throughout winter.

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Due to a planned power outage affecting the area, the Port Albert Maritime Museum will be closed Wednesday 13th May.Even...
12/05/2026

Due to a planned power outage affecting the area, the Port Albert Maritime Museum will be closed Wednesday 13th May.

Even museums full of old technology still need electricity apparently… though we’re quietly disappointed the kerosene lamps and hand-cranked exhibits can’t quite keep the EFTPOS machine running.

We apologise for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Thursday.

Thanks for your understanding.

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Due to a volunteer injury, the Port Albert Maritime Museum has closed early today (10th May).Our injured volunteer is be...
10/05/2026

Due to a volunteer injury, the Port Albert Maritime Museum has closed early today (10th May).

Our injured volunteer is being cared for and we appreciate everyone’s understanding and concern.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your support.

The Port Albert Maritime Museum will be closed on Good Friday.We’ll be open again as usual over the rest of the Easter p...
26/03/2026

The Port Albert Maritime Museum will be closed on Good Friday.

We’ll be open again as usual over the rest of the Easter period and look forward to welcoming you back.

If you’re out and about over the long weekend, there’s plenty happening—be sure to enjoy the Tarra Festival activities across Yarram and Port Albert.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Easter break.

Sorry but the museum is closed today (Feb 25) due to a power outage. Visit Port Albert
25/02/2026

Sorry but the museum is closed today (Feb 25) due to a power outage. Visit Port Albert

Due to the extreme heat forecast for Friday, the museum will be closed. Our building isn't airconditioned and its not sa...
08/01/2026

Due to the extreme heat forecast for Friday, the museum will be closed. Our building isn't airconditioned and its not safe or reasonable for our volunteers to be there.

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Address

78 Tarraville Road
Port Albert, VIC
3971

Opening Hours

10am - 3pm

Telephone

0351832520

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