Each year we coordinate a Friend of the Festival program, offering organisers additional benefits as part of the Festival in return for their financial support. Our Friends of the Festival contribute a variety of enriching events across the State, contributing to a diverse and successful program. Without their support the equitable delivery of the Australian Heritage Festival would not be possible.
See below for all our 2020 Friend of the Festival supporters and click through to their exciting events that will be on offer throughout the Festival.
Encompassing the historic and significant first seaport of Melbourne at Williamstown, the Hobsons Bay City Council work hard to keep their heritage alive. Join a guided walking tour or visit one of its many heritage buildings to see for yourself.
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is one of the world's leading botanic gardens and a centre of excellence for horticulture, science and education. The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is dedicated to the conservation, display and enjoyment of plants and extends over two locations, Melbourne and Cranbourne, and incorporates the National Herbarium of Victoria.
As the first site of permanent European settlement in Victoria, the Glenelg Shire has a wealth of history within its boundaries. Heritage of the Glenelg Shire is a significant economic and social asset which gives the area so much of its distinctive appeal. It is represented in commercial buildings, hotels, churches and schools and in its historic landscape.
This historic 1867 mansion is now home to Loreto Mandeville Hall school for girls. It retains many of its original features however, including interiors designed by London firm Gillow & Co and is open for guided tours, high tea and visitation during the Heritage Festival.
Bendigo Heritage Attractions preserves, restores and shares the stories of some of the city’s best and most significant heritage sites, including Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Tramways and the Bendigo Joss House Temple.
Join the Victoria Racing Club at their open day of the historic and iconic Flemington Racecourse this Heritage Festival. Explore the rich history of Thoroughbred racing and Flemington Racecourse -it's characters, legends and unforgettable moments , followed by a day of racing action.
The City of Port Phillip is responsible for delivering more than 100 programs and services to residents, businesses and visitors. Aiming to share the places, people, objects and stories of cultural heritage and historical significance.
As Australia’s fastest growing municipality, Casey City Council works hard to promote its art, culture and heritage. Find out more of what the City of Casey has to offer by attending one of the many events and open days it is hosting during the Heritage Festival.
The Heritage Council of Victoria recognises, protects and celebrates Victoria’s cultural heritage. They advise the government and others on how to conserve and protect historically important objects and places for the enjoyment of current and future generations. The Heritage Council are an independent statutory body and provide legal protection for places and objects that are important to the history and development of Victoria.
Frankston City Council is hosting special public events celebrating Frankston’s rich and diverse history from 1966 to now.
Explore Boroondara’s incredible natural history at our joint Australian Heritage Festival 2020 event with Maranoa Gardens.
The Victorian Goldfields Railway offers authentic steam heritage trains linking the historic gold mining towns of Castlemaine and Maldon in Central Victoria. Each year they operate the Victorian Goldfields Railway especially for visitors of the Australian Heritage Festival. Over 130 years old, these relics from a long past era were once the latest in speed and comfort.
Find out about the historical places, people and events that shaped the Stonnington City Council municipality by joining one of many talks, tours and walks or by visiting one of its heritage places.
The Frankston Arts Centre, estblished in 1995, is an Inclusive venue, providing arts opportunities for all abilities and is unique in its field having a dedicated Arts Access Officer and program including live theatre captioning, ticket subsidy scheme, educational pathways and specialised workshops.
Established in 1854, the Prahran Mechanics’ Institute is a community owned and run library specialising in the history of Victoria, Australia. With more than 30,000 books for loan and a professional information service for its members, it provides a central resource for research into the history of Victoria.
It has been another successful festival and celebration of all things Heritage. Melton City Council would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the organisation of events, the promotion of the festival, as well as all those who attended.
Australia’s longest-running, all-historic race meeting presents an annual weekend of thrilling action. See 400 historic cars and motorbikes from the 1920s-80s compete plus a huge heritage display of veteran and vintage vehicles. Presented by the Austin 7 Club.
Founded in 1935 by Dr Geoffrey Kaye (1903 – 1986), this museum chronicles the history of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine. Join a special discussion with the museum Curator to hear stories about early female anaesthetists in Australia and New Zealand.
This cathedral like structure was constructed in 1941 as a temporary wheat storage facility. Today it is protected on the Victorian Heritage Register and by the Murtoa Stick Shed Committee of Management. Learn more about it via talks, tours, photographs and memoirs of past employees during its open day this Heritage Festival.
The Old Treasury Building is one of Melbourne's finest 19th century buildings. Visit this exciting museum, showcasing the history of Melbourne and Victoria.
Narrapumelap is considered the best example of the French Gothic style in rural Australia. All the details are stylistically complete from the front gates to the exceptional courtyard at the rear of the house. Come and explore this historic home throughout the festival.
Built in 1861 Buda House today holds a significant collection of furniture, art works and personal belongings as well as three acres of stunning heritage gardens. Visit Buda for a guided tour, mother’s day high tea or to view the exhibition ‘Pursuits of Passion and Principle’ during the Heritage Festival.