Port Fairy Museum and Archives

Galleries, Museums and Collections

You are invited to immerse yourself in the rich history of Port Fairy's historic fishing port.
Bluestone building with a 3 arched porch
Exhibitions change regularly throughout the year telling fascinating stories of the towns' past and present and the friendly volunteers will make your visit enjoyable.

With an active archival and genealogical service which is available for tracing family, business or general historical information.

Information

Website

portfairyhistoricalsocietyinc.org.au

Address

30 Gipps Street, Port Fairy, Victoria, 3284

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