Prom Country History & Foster Museum
The museum is currently CLOSED, due to Covid-19 restrictions
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.
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We are a volunteer run, not for profit organisation. Your support it is gratefully received either financially or by objects and media.
Latest news
This beautifully presented book is the result of nearly 40 years of research and the Foster & District Historical Society is proud to launch the publication on Nov 29th at !pm, Due to on-going Covid-19 restrictions the launch will take place on the front lawn at the Museum. Books will be available for purchase at a special discount to the normal $66 plus $15 postal costs if not collected at the museum. Keep an eye on Browsing Around in The…
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Fiona Leahy is Manager of Legal, Governance & Policy at the Institute and her talk is titled “Our Role in identifying Missing Persons and the…
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Membership is open to everyone interested in the history of Foster and the Prom Country district
A Place to Swim by Neil Everitt
This delightful well illustrated book is now available at the museum during advertised opening hours or online using the PayPal button below. Contact us if you need help with purchasing…
South of the Strzelecki Ranges by Cheryl Glowrey
This book looks at the interplay between people, land and sea. South of the Strzelecki Ranges is the story of the South Gippsland coast and the people whose lives were…
