Frankston Primary Old School Museum
Housed in a building 108 years of age, this museum teaches education from the past. A period classroom includes information about some past students. Photographs and memorabilia provide an insight into the school system of earlier days. Historical school rolls are also on display.
Address:
Davey Street, Frankston, VIC
Tel:
0397833769
Hours:
9:30 to 3:00 Mon and Wed
Admission:
$1.00
Facilities:
Education program, family history, nostalgia of education, car parking, picnic area, research facilities, outreach
Collection:
600 class photos, complete readers, items for classes
Items
School Readers
Creator:
Education Department
Description:
For the purpose of learning to read
Date:
1900 - 1950
Slated boards and slate pencils
Creator:
From Whelch Miries
Description:
Made in England for the purpose of writing upon
Date:
1860 - 1940
Merit Certificate
Creator:
Education Department
Description:
Our original merit certificate for our school
Date:
1898
Item Id Number:
8710
Class Photos
Description:
Class photos over the life of the school
Date:
1880 - 1996
Entrance Rolls
Creator:
Frankston Primary School (#1464)
Description:
Name, Birth Date, Year Commencing, Parent, History
Date:
1874 - 1976