LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE | PAGE 21 PORT ALBERT Discover Gippsland’s fascinating maritime history Port Albert’s historic 1861 Bank of Victoria building now houses the Port Albert Maritime Museum – an award-winning museum with a significant collection that recounts the maritime, local and indigenous history of Gippsland. The moment you enter the museum and see the restored 1.3-metrehigh lens from the Cape Liptrap lighthouse and a cannon used at the Cliffy Island Light Station to sound fog warnings to shipping, you know you could easily spend lots of time here! One of the key museum exhibits tells the story of the loss of the Clonmel, a timber paddle steamer wrecked near the entrance to Port Albert, along with details of some of the other 23 ships lost nearby. There’s also an extensive navigation and communications display, an exhibition on the life of Christopher Robinson, and an array of fascinating outdoor exhibits. The museum also stocks a wide range of retro toys, gifts, souvenirs and regional maritime books, which are all available for purchase. To find out more about the the Port Albert Maritime Museum, visit portalbertmarintimemuseum.com.au Port Albert Maritime Museum is located in Port Albert’s historic 1861 Bank of Victoria building. Photo: Visit Victoria Historic shipwreck artifacts on display inside the museum. Photo: Visit Victoria A maritime-themed sign at the entrance of the museum. Photo: Visit Victoria Maritime Museum Port Albert, Victoria Phone: (03) 5183 2520 Award Winning Retro Toys, Gifts & Souvenirs WIDE RANGE OF Thursday through to Monday, 10am - 4pm Normal Admission - Adults: $10 Concession: $6 Students & Children: $2 Families: $10 (2 adults, 2 children) Coaches by appointment Good selection of regional books for sale PB8325
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