The Foster and District Historical Society Inc. operate a volunteer-run museum situated in the Main Street of Foster, Victoria.
See how the district developed from the discovery of gold in 1870, the growth of the dairy and fishing industries, the establishment of Wilsons Promontory National Park in 1906 – Victoria’s first National Park, to the thriving district of the 21st century.
A new exhibition “Immigration 1850 to 2022 has been installed and can be viewed during 2023 opening hours. Requests and other enquiries may be made using the ‘contact us’ section on this web site or email enquiries@promcountryhistory.org.au.
ENTRANCE FEES:
Family: $10.00, Adults: $ 5.00, Concession: $4.00 (pension, seniors and student cards), Children 5 – 15yrs: 50c, Children under 5yrs: FREE, Museum members: FREE
MEMBERSHIP:
MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO EVERYONE INTERESTED IN THE HISTORY OF FOSTER AND PROM COAST DISTRICT. Single: $20. Family: $35
Become a member and help Foster & District Historical Society Inc preserve and present the district’s history, receive free museum entry, newsletters and invitations to the opening of new exhibitions.
Benefits of membership include
- Monthly meetings with knowledgeable speakers
- Excursions
- Regular newsletters
Members also assist
- By manning the Museum during opening hours
- With maintenance and cataloguing the collection
- Preparing exhibitions
