Preserving the History of the Bellarine Peninsula
Welcome to the Bellarine Historical Society Museum and Research Centre.
Located in Drysdale’s Old Court House 11 High St Drysdale, the museum is adjacent to the bustling centre of Drysdale.
Bellarine Historical Society at a Glance
A Bit of Background
Here at Bellarine Historical Society inc. , we are a vibrant social group with common interests and a common culture reflected by the motto "Preserving the History of the Bellarine Peninsula". We recognise that we are on the traditional home of the Wadawurrung people. The values we project can shape the culture we share. We strive to show courtesy and respect, we collaborate and try to be open and transparent in our operations. We seek to inspire our community to greater and better things
Bellarine Historical Society is in the business of changing and shaping lives. The work we do at our Nonprofit Organization is aimed at providing a holistic approach to solving some of our society’s biggest challenges. We make sure our partners are empowered by creating opportunities for individuals and communities.

ABOUT US
YOU CAN JOIN OR VOLUNTEER
Our organisation is run entirely by volunteers. You can assist by joining our group and or volunteering in the many jobs we undertake in the museum, research room or community
After being closed for renovations and then the COVID 19 lockdown we are pleased to advise we will be OPEN
Museum will be open on Sunday March 7 from 1.30-4pm
Sunday April 25 (Anzac Day) from 1.30-4pm
Sunday June 6, from 1.30-4pm.
Due to Covid restrictions the research room will be closed.
Free Admission - donation kindly accepted
Museum items can be viewed
Publications are available for sale
Geelong City COVID rules will apply
At Bellarine Historical Society, we have a busy program of events, meetings, open days, visits and guest speakers. This program evolves throughout the year.

Research and Images
You can search our indexes and holdings or pay our experienced researcher a modest fee to do it for you.You may want high quality images from our extensive map,poster and photo collection
Our members have created an extensive set of indexes that enable us to quickly respond to research requests if it is a person, a house, an event, a map or a photo. Just tell us what you are after.
Would you like to support our efforts?
“We are not the makers of history. We are made by history”
Martin Luther King
