An opportunity to view the Sons of Williamstown Honour board in place at the Historic Williamstown Town Hall.

The Williamstown Film Society celebrates its 25th anniversary with an exhibition at the Williamstown Library.

A unique tour and talk at the historic Williamstown Botanic Gardens exploring the the early 1900’s craze for postcard sending and collecting.

A walking tour of the historic Pinetum, recently restored at the Williamstown Botanic Gardens.

Open Day at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club, the oldest continually running motor yacht club in the world.

Guided heritage walk in historic Williamstown

Explore King William's Town, the original capital of Victoria, by lamp light. Steeped with history, apparitions, alleyways and lager it was once a thriving town full of colourful ladies, drunken sailors and convicts.

In Docklands there is a major restoration of a 1903 Australian built three masted topsail schooner – the Alma Doepel. Once complete, the likes of this project are unlikely to be ever seen again so close to a major CBD.

Are you curious to discover what's inside the heritage-listed Mission to Seafarers in Melbourne's Docklands?
Explore this architecturally significant building in a free hour-long tour led by our experienced and knowledgeable volunteers.

Join us for a tour of the National Trust's Portable Iron Houses.

Join one of Carlton's leading local historians, Jeff Atkinson, on this informative walking tour of the Melbourne General Cemetery's southern section.

Join one of Carlton's leading local historians, Jeff Atkinson, on this informative walking tour of the Melbourne General Cemetery's northern section.

Celebrating, Commemorating, Trading , Commuting and Competing !
Join members of the Melbourne Maritime Heritage Network Board taking you on a short illustrated walk across Princes Bridge. Understand more of the role this most significant bridge in Melbourne's social, cultural and mercantile development.

Embark on a walking tour with a difference. Immerse your mind and participate in the discovery of characters and obscure treasures within the CBD. Think Schulim Krimper artisan, Rudyard Kipling writer, Napier Waller artist/educator, and The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes.

Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria's first Governor, lived with his wife Sophie and their four children for nearly 15 years in the family’s elegant prefabricated cottage. Take a tour of La Trobe's Cottage and hear some fascinating stories about life in early Melbourne

This exhibition tells the story of a ‘for women by women’ network that provides political, financial, and personal support to progressive Labor women candidates and politicians in Australia. It celebrates how positive change can be created when we take action.

This map records some of the live music heritage and the places, bands and characters who have contributed to St Kilda’s history.

Join artists Richard and Judith Young (Gunnai, Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara) as they share their Songlines, their family’s way of doing business, and the impact art has had on their lives. Learn about Aboriginal living Culture in this special hands-on session.

Curious about what was worn under the hooped skirts in the 1850s? How did women achieve those impossible waistlines?

No heritage in the suburbs - think again!
Westgarthtown - where Victoria’s oldest German immigrant buildings and suburbia meet.

Fashion and design returns to Villa Alba Museum in an exclusive display of costumes and textiles from the nationally significant costume and textile collection of Kew Historical Society.

Not sure what a Tobin tube ventilation system is? What about a pole screen? Have you ever wondered about the story behind Rippon Lea’s ornate wallpaper, or seen an authentic Royal Doulton toilet bowl? Then this is definitely the tour for you.

Rippon Lea’s grand hallways and varied domestic interiors contain an eclectic array of furnishings spanning various design styles from the mid-nineteenth century through to the post WWII period. Curious to find out more? Take this tour for an in-depth look at key pieces from the collection.

Rippon Lea’s art collection encompasses several different styles, periods and mediums. This in-depth tour is a must for anyone curious to find out more about this superb collection.

The trees at Rippon Lea play an important part in the Estate’s history, with some dating back to the 1880s. This walking tour will provide a fascinating insight into the work required to manage and nurture this magnificent collection for the enjoyment of both today’s visitors and future generations.

Rippon Lea’s kitchens are a rare example of a 19th century kitchen complex. The original kitchens were enlarged in 1882 and remained in use for fifty years. Abandoned when a new kitchen was installed on the ground floor, they now offer a glimpse into the lives of those who lived “below stairs”.

Once upon a time, Rippon Lea’s gardens provided the backdrop to the games and adventures of children who lived in the house. Now it’s your turn to explore of Rippon Lea’s secrets. This self-guided journey of discovery is suitable for families with primary school aged children aged 6 and over.

Come on a guided tour of this architectural wonder and discover the magnificent features, exquisite interiors and opulent rooms of this internationally significant Toorak mansion, ending with a cup of tea or coffee and a glass of sparkling wine.

Join us as we celebrate the women who lived at Labassa over two centuries. Take a walk through time and experience some of these stories as told through imagery, costume and objects. Explore the extraordinary, ordinary and sometimes invisible lives these women lived.

Geelong Botanic Gardens, the fourth oldest botanic garden in Australia, was blessed with enthusiastic plant collectors for its early Curators. From their tentative
beginnings we now have impressive trees of splendid stature and beauty.

During the Australian Heritage Festival, the Kew Historical Society will explore community spirit in action through an exhibition at the historic Kew Court House, displaying items from their collection and archives. 

Curious about your criminal ancestors? Keen to learn more about where you came from? Let us help you unravel your family history!

As part of the Australian Heritage Festival, specialist staff from Kim barne thaliyu / Geelong Heritage Centre will be visiting Geelong Regional Libraries’ branches including Corio, Drysdale, Lara and Torquay to run family research sessions.

Hello Machines (interactive vintage telephones) will be placed in Geelong Regional Libraries’ branches during the Heritage Festival. People will be invited to use the Hello Machine as a way to have their personal memories of Geelong recorded and saved for future generations.

Learn how to access a variety of resources and records relating to military history

Do you have a family history collection at home? Individuals, families and community groups hold a significant amount of cultural heritage material. In this talk, Ainslee shows you how you can preserve your family history collection at home, from safe storage to disaster recovery.

As part of the FLAG Commemoration where we will have 50 Australian Flags attached to a pole at the side of Veterans graves to publicly commemorate the role of our Men and Women as part of the Australian war effort from 22nd April to the 2nd May

Explore our current exhibition, 'The Studio of Karl Duldig - a Living Legacy.' Take an insightful guided tour of the original heritage rooms and Artists' Studio and enjoy a Viennese afternoon tea.

Do you know what Stumpwork is?
See our Display and Demonstration of Embroidery and Textile Arts, traditional and contemporary and you might find out!
Guild members will be stitching using a variety of different techniques and showing off the magic of Stitch.

This event will cover the basic steps on researching the history of your house or a significant property. It covers key resources, the steps and processes involved, and includes some case studies in the workshop to practice these skills.

Are you part of Melbourne's elite? For one afternoon step back in time and enjoy this fabulous bayside retreat at Black Rock House. A visit will be very special to you, your friends and family. You will be warmly greeted by costumed volunteer guides who will share the myths and legends of days gone by.