WELCOME TO THE DRYSDALE COURTHOUSE MUSEUM, HOME OF THE BELLARINE HISTORICAL SOCIETYFounded in 1976, the Bellarine Historical Society operates from the Court House Museum, 11 High Street, Drysdale, 3222. The Society aims to display and preserve artefacts that are pertinent to the Bellarine Peninsula. It also provides a reference resource for local history and family histories relevant to the Bellarine. We have a large collection of local history books for sale, written by our members. We undertake family history research on request. Coming Events - WHALE RIDER, THE MOVIE A 12 year old Maori girl dreams of being the tribe's first female chief - but her grandfather's dogged belief in outmoded traditions stands in her way. A special screening will be held at the Indented Head Hall, The Esplanade, Indented Head (above the yatch club) on Sunday, 6 July 2025 at 2 pm. This is an important fundraising event for our Society held in conjunction with the North Bellarine Film Society. Please come along, all welcome. Tickets $20 includes light refreshments. Trybooking http:www.trybooking.com/DBZOG
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 | Getting ThereThere 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 HoursSunday openings have been suspended over Winter due to staff shortages, recommencing in September. However, we are still operating. To arrange a visit or submit an inquiry, email info@bellarinehistory.org |
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Townships covered by the SocietyBarwon Heads, Mannerim, Clifton Springs, Marcus Hill, Portarlington, Moolap, Curlewis, Murradoc, St Leonards, Drysdale, Wallington, Leopold, Ocean Grove. Publications Research |  |