Prom Country History & Foster Museum
The museum is once again OPEN on weekends 11 to 3pm and weekdays during school holidays. Look for the sandwich sign!
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.
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
Neil Everitt will talk about his book, To Australia they came, supplemented with a slide show. This, of course, is very topical bearing in mind our current exhibition. The talk will be followed by afternoon tea. Members are asked to bring a plate. The general public are more than welcome to attend.
Read more...Meetings
Neil Everitt will talk about his book, To Australia they came, supplemented with a slide show. This, of course, is very topical bearing in mind…
Read more...Membership
Membership is open to everyone interested in the history of Foster and the Prom Country district
Wilsons Promontory A History – Mary Ellis
The Museum is proud to offer this meticulously researched history by local Field Naturalist and historian Mary Ellis. The book is available at the museum during published opening hours or…
FDHS Calendar 2023
Once again the museum is proud to announce that our 2023 Calendar is available at the Museum and other venues in Foster. It has been beautifully presented by our printers…
Let’s Take a Walk-through the streets of Foster
This little monograph is packed with local history and essential reading for anyone exploring Foster. Available at the Museum or on-line. Cost $10 Postage $2.00