MMOP CONTACT PAGE (as at 2014)

"Last seen headin' West !"

[moved from Footscray to West Footscray]

MMOP WAS AT THIS LOCATION FROM 2011 TO EARLY 2018

Please Note: Railway Station Access Changed (years ago!)

West Footscray station has moved a short distance (just 150 m) to the West and the pedestrian bridge is now part of the station.

The new station is of the "island" design with a single, central platform, whereas the old one had a platform on each side.

Coming from the City, and coming up the ramp to the bridge, MMOP is via the stairs (or lift or ramp) on the right (i.e. South). If you reach the football ground you have turned the wrong way!

Postal, telephone, email addresses :: further down the page.

OPENING TIMES [used to be]

For General Public: details of days, times and prices are on our General Admission page.

Why did we move, and why is the collection still in jeopardy? Read this 2002 document.

Public Transport from Melbourne City:

Take a SUNBURY (or SYDENHAM) TRAIN from any city station to West Footscray: travel time 12 min, walk 5 to 7 min.

At West Footscray Station, be sure to turn to the right at the top of the ramp (on the bridge). If you reach the Western Bulldogs football oval you have turned the wrong way.

The large road-bridge that goes over the tracks is Geelong ROAD. Walk alongside it, do not cross it. The Museum is on the same side as the station. Cross Geelong STREET at the signals.

There is a car yard, an "iron foundry" then MMOP.

Bus Services in Western Melbourne

There were three bus routes that stopped near ex-MMOP.

Route 411 and 412 connect from the Laverton and Nth Altona areas and stop at Robbs Road (near the "Cafe" shown on our map). In the other direction, they connect from Footscray Bus interchange (Paisley St) and stop near Wales St, approximately opposite MMOP.

Route 472 connects from Williamstown, Newport, Yarraville areas and stops on Geelong Road, near West Footscray Station. In the other direction it connects from Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Flemington, Nth Footscray areas, via Footscray centre, to a stop near West Footscray Station.

Car Travel

The Museum was located in Geelong Road, about 300 m past the 'hump bridge' that crosses the railway at West Footscray. It was located in the inbound service road. (Coming from the city) you pass by the Museum (on your right) and make a U-turn where the sign says 'Robbs Road and Graingers Road'. Go right across into the service road and drive back up Geelong Road.

All-day parking is usually available in Robbs Road or Graingers Road but not much in front of the Museum.

Consider public transport.

BY MAIL:
For Comments about this Web-site: Attention: Webmaster
For Enquiries about programs: Attention: Class Coordinator
For Enquiries about Volunteering: Attention: Volunteer Coordinator
For Australian Type Company: Attention: Manager, ATC
For General Enquiries: Attention: The Curator



Names below are to be sent as name (at) mmop.org.au

   secondary :  high school programs
    tertiary :  university/TAFE/tertiary college programs
          pd :  professional development workshops
       tours :  groups over five people please book
   typesales :  founts of type, hot-metal typesetting, and other supplies
  collection :  offers of items, requests for info
   volunteer :  to register for work experience or volunteering
        shop :  souvenirs, type specimen packs
  newsletter :  (we don't have one yet!) to go on list
   webmaster :  website issues
   copyright :  permission to use our images or text
     curator :  all other matters

A LOOK INSIDE THE NEW MUSEUM AND LETTERPRESS STUDIO (as at 2012)