Museums – Mornington Peninsula
Discover the history of the Mornington Peninsula at fascinating local museums. Call in to the historical museum at Sorrento or gain an insight into local maritime history at the Cape Schanck Lighthouse Museum. Alternatively find out about the early days of Australian Television at TV World or browse the exciting and unusual collection of military and motor vehicles at Pine Ridge Car and Folk Museum or Ace Hi Ranch.
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Cape Schanck lighthouse has beamed out its nightly warning to mariners for more than 140 years. The museum and lighthouse are open to the public every day for tours.
Cape Schanck Road, Cape Schanck
Ph 03 5988 6184
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The Museum of HMAS Cerberus houses one of the largest naval collections of the Royal Australian Navy, including items medals, uniforms and photographs from the Colonial and Victorian Navy period.
112 Nelson Road, near Somers
Ph 03 5950 7530
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Sorrento Museum
The Sorrento Museum boasts a collection of more than 2,000 artefacts, including a water barrel from the Collins settlement, Aboriginal history, relics from shipwrecks, photographs and examples of nineteenth century fashion.
Corner Melbourne and Ocean roads, Sorrento
Ph 03 5984 0255
Pine Ridge Car and Folk Museum
This exciting and unusual collection of motor vehicles and motorcycles, bowsers, signs and memorabilia is housed in a 1940s style garage and showroom.
175 Purves Road, Arthurs Seat
Ph 03 5989 6320
Ace Hi Ranch
International armoured and military vehicle collection. There is also a unique opportunity to ride or learn to drive these authentic vehicles.
Boneo Road, Cape Schanck
Ph 03 5973 4342
