Welcome to the Victorian Maritime Centre
The Victorian Maritime Centre is a not for profit community museum at Crib Point, run by the volunteers of the Western Port Oberon Association. It is housed in the heritage-listed former BP Refinery administration building on The Esplanade, with a large car park out the front.
The museum covers many aspects of nautical history. The main display is dedicated to both the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Merchant Navy, with ship models (many of them radio controlled), dioramas, a World War II mine, a submarine escape suit and much more. Out on the lawn you will find Bofors guns and a torpedo tube from an Oberon-class submarine.
Your visit is self-guided, and our volunteers are on hand to answer your questions. We are open on weekends, and groups are welcome by arrangement.
What you'll experience
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The collection
Ship models, dioramas and displays from the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Merchant Navy.
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MV Wyuna
Follow the restoration of the Wyuna and the veterans' wellbeing project.
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Our story
From the Oberon-class submarine HMAS Otama to the centre at Crib Point.
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Our patron
HRH The Princess Royal and her visit to Hastings.
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Student tours
Guided school visits, with a maritime library and the story of the George Cross.
Captain's Tour
See the centre with a guide
Group tours can be arranged outside normal opening hours for groups and students.
Enquire about a tourHelp keep the story afloat
The Victorian Maritime Centre is run by volunteers as a not for profit community organisation.
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