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Apollo Bay Museum

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Apollo Bay Museum displays a collection of historical artefacts relating to the history of Apollo Bay and its surrounds. The heritage-listed Cable Station houses three vast rooms of objects and photographs.
The facade of the heritage listed Cable Station which houses the collection.
Lifebuoy from the SS Casino shipwreck in front of the Museum in 1932
Restored cannon retrieved from the waters off Apollo Bay.
Drum belonging to the pollo Bay Brass Band 1918
Highly decorated dress shoes from the 1940's
Apollo Bay's original telephone exchange.
Berlei corset, new.
Land sale advertisement
Loch Ard double block
Wedgwood Cheese cover
Features include items from local shipwrecks such as the Casino, Wollamai and Speculant as well as tools, furniture and textiles from as far back as the 19th century.

A collection of family histories is also available for viewing.

There is also an extensive photographic collection.
Information

Website

apollobaymuseum.com.au

Address

6250 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay, Victoria, 3233

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