Hastings-Western Port Historical Society

Welcome

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the place now called Victoria, and all First Peoples living and working on this land. We celebrate the history and contemporary creativity of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respect to Elders — past, present and future.

Please be aware that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.

Some material may contain terms that reflect authors’ views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of Victorian Collections.

Users of this site should be aware that in many areas of Australia, reproduction of the names and photographs of deceased people is restricted during a period of mourning. The length of this time varies and is determined by the community.

Reuse of any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material on this site may require cultural clearances. Users are advised to contact the source organisation to discuss appropriate reuse.

About

The Society manages the Hastings Museum that displays and interprets its collection of local history, promoting the cultural and environmental heritage of Mornington Peninsula and the bay of Western Port. It works with schools and welcomes visits from them and senior citizens, service clubs and walking groups. It is 100% a volunteer group. It publishes books on local history for the benefit of the community.

The Museum complex includes: the General Museum containing the Gun Museum with the 40 pounder Armstrong Gun; the Fishing Museum which holds a boat and fishing ephemera; Pioneer Cottage; Dad's Shed; White Fairy Garden; the Remembrance Garden of Peace; and the Back Garden.

Our collection