The building was erected in 1863-64 to replace a temporary building of the Post Office and Electric Telegraphic Office opened in 1861. The Post Office operated in this building until 1963. The Old Post Office is now a museum operated by the Mornington & District Historical Society.
Visits to the Museum
The building houses displays of old telephones and telegraph equipment, textiles and clothing and a unique collection of The Peninsula Post newspaper.
About the Program
The building houses displays of old telephones and telegraph equipment, textiles and clothing and a unique collection of The Peninsula Post newspaper.
The building was erected in 1863-64 to replace a temporary building of the Post Office and Electric Telegraphic Office opened in 1861. The Post Office operated in this building until 1963. The Old Post Office is now a museum operated by the Mornington & District Historical Society.
Further Infomation
Old Post Office Museum Times:
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Winter Sundays
1.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Non Winter Sundays and Public Holidays
1.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Wednesdays during school holidays
11.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
We can open for groups on request
Entry: By gold coin donation per person
Objectives
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