We are a creative solution to those interested in Torquay history,
we tell the story through a range of mediums all located in one place.
We have come a long way since we started in 2015. Find out more by clicking the title Our History.
Our purpose is to develop a comprehensive and easily accessible online history of Torquay and the surrounding area. Click heading to read more.
Our magazine is published quarterly – March, June, Sept, Dec in both digital and printed form.
Ownership of old allotments in Torquay provide a fascinating addition to your story of living in the area.
The Torquay History App is an ongoing mapping project of the historical locations/landmarks in and around Torquay.
Our exhibitions showcase some of the fascinating images and film in our collection.
We have a collection of resources available to enhance your research into Family History or the local area.
We are experienced in public speaking across a wide range of ages and interests.
Events that have shaped the history of Torquay and the community.
Our Gallery Theme to start off 2020 is about surfing.
Victoria hosted the 1970 World Surfing Championships during May 1970. There was lots of wind, rain, hail and some arrests. Rolf Aurness won the men’s division and Sharron Weber the women’s.
Below are images courtesy early surf photographer John Witzig.
When Torquay Museum Without Walls was founded in 2015, we owned not a single image, map, object or original research. Through the combined efforts of curators, researchers, and collectors, our collection has grown to represent more than 150 years of the Torquay district.
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We welcome all contributions to update information or post new information.
Historical information comes from people like you.
These projects tell – and in many cases gather – the stories of people from the Torquay region.
With sadness we note the passing of a Torquay treasure, Margaret Ganly.Margaret, who was 104 was the descendant of one of our earliest settlers, William Pride and we doubt there …
Wonderful time today celebrating the centenary of the first air crossing of Bass Strait by Arthur Long.Joining us was Pirrie Shiel who has researched Arthur Long and the details of …
100 years ago on Monday 16 December, Lieut. Arthur Leonard Long left Stanley in Tasmania and was the first to fly across Bass Strait. His first stop was Torquay on …
Go to Torquay Quiz to join in the fun.
