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Crib Point, Australia

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Victorian Maritime Centre, Otama lookout Reviews | Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Victorian Maritime Centre, Otama lookout is located in Crib Point, Australia on 220 The Esplanade. Victorian Maritime Centre, Otama lookout is rated 4.4 out of 5 in the category maritime museum in Australia.

Address

220 The Esplanade

Phone

+61 476109223

Amenities

Good for kidsNo restaurant

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park

Open hours

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Chris Sultana

Excellent variety of museum quality displays. A very well set out museum and it's a shame it isn't better funded. Props to Dave who showed us around. Such a proud man of the museum and his own naval background.

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Martin Hodgson

Interesting history

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Rod Hosking

A geat job by a hand full of voluanteers. It's about time the bloody state government spent some money East of the city for a change.

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Melb Traveller

Deserves to be better known! If not for spotting the mysterious silhouette of the Sub on a misty day from Jack's Beach - I would have had no idea that this treasure trove maritime museum existed. Definitely worth a visit but be prepared to spend a few hours to peruse & read info boards - there is a fair bit here. Visited recently on Sat 27 June 20. The esplanade road leading to the Museum is pretty quiet/desolate with no view of the bay as it is obscured by nature reserve for kms. There is a long covered passageway on entry (simulating a submarine) on the left that has a video presentation of subs in action during WW1 & 2 which one must see to appreciate the crucial role they played in wartime & peacetime surveillance. While the building itself is a well worn relic with antiquated toilets to match - it is well maintained & run by the Western Port Oberon Assoc. volunteers who are very dedicated. One friendly volunteer will give you a brief tour on the weekends when it is open. With Covid restrictions - it might be best to contact the Assoc before visiting. While the museum is not huge - the replicas of HMAS Otama & other Navy vessels are pretty extensive. There are actual exhibits outside as well. Definitely recommend - affordable 5 entry fee. Take as many pics as you like. If you have time - drive 200 metres away & walk 10 mins along the unsealed path (veer right at fork) to the bay to view HMAS Otama sub. Sadly - this grand dame has been rusting in the bay since 2001 due to lack of funds to renovate & exhibit above ground. It is one of 3 last remaining Oberon class attack sub in Aust.

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Wayne Murray

One of the Peninsula's - and Victoria's - best kept secrets. This museum holds some of the most interesting and unique exhibits I've ever seen - including a submarine! Covering both World Wars and Vietnam, the exhibit on AE2, one of Australia's first submarines, is excellent. This craft sailed through the Dardanelles as the Gallipoli landings were taking place. From the outside the building looks quite small, but it's a real Tardis inside. Open on weekends, some of the attending staff have served in the forces during WW2, Korea and Vietnam. I can recommend this museum to anyone wanting to learn more about our wartime history and to see artifacts that can be seen nowhere else.

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Terry O'Neill

There's a great collection of naval and maritime items and artifacts inside this museum. It's well layed out with easy to see displays and backup info. Well worth a visit.

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Mishelle Mishelle

Went here today with my whole family, both the kids and my wife loved it. Great atmosphere and the staff was very friendly and helpful. There are interesting displays of history, weaponry and memorabilia. Definitely recommend to anyone interested in the Royal Australian Navy.

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Irene Sprigg

Very informative the volunteers do a great job.

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