Who would've thought an old landfill could look so beautiful? The Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton has long been the site of many stories, from Traditional use, to the families who lived there, to a landfill site and now a showcase of Australian native plants for all to enjoy.
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Browse All EventsBalancing the past, present and future of Williamstown Botanic Gardens
Established in 1860, the Williamstown Botanic Garden was one of Melbourne's first public gardens. Together we will explore what it takes to maintain it.
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Domain Discovery: Shrine and Gardens Tour
Learn about the fascinating history behind the Shrine of Remembrance followed by a guided Explorer Bus ride through Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne ending with morning tea.
Flora and the Baron
This is a free 50 minute audio tour at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne where visitors can learn about first Royal Botanic Gardens Director, Ferdinand von Mueller.
Start from Oak Lawn Gate (formerly Gate F) any time during Gardens opening hours and use your smartphone and headphones to listen in.
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Aboriginal Heritage Walk
This is an interactive 90 minute walk through Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne with an Aboriginal guide.
A Walk in the Flagstaff Gardens
Join expert tour guides from the Royal Historical Society of Victoria on a guided walk through beautiful Flagstaff Gardens - the historical hears of the City.
Visitors will climb Flagstaff Hill to consider its early role as a burial ground, flagstaff signalling station and weather station.
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Historic Garden Walking Tour of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’s beloved Cruden Farm
Learn about the history and provenance of one of Australia’s most remarkable gardens. Created over more than 80 years by renowned philanthropist Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, Cruden Farm is an oasis of flowers, trees, formal gardens and lakes. A true labour of love left as a place of public recreation.
Williamstown Botanic Gardens: Secrets of the Pinetum
Follow the historic, winding pathways of Williamstown Botanic Gardens through the rejuvenated Pinetum to discover the intriguing origins of the tree collection and the fascinating stories behind how they came to be here.
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Heritage Victoria’s Connections to Bendigo: A Floor Talk
A floor talk by Leigh McKinnon, Research Officer, Golden Dragon Museum, on the Museum’s current temporary exhibition Victoria’s Goldfields: Chinese Curiosities from Heritage Victoria which highlights the interesting and often unknown connections between this collection and Bendigo.
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Golden Dragon Museum and Heritage Victoria: A Collaboration
A floor talk by Megan Hall, Collections Manager, Golden Dragon Museum, which focuses on highlighting the collaboration between the Museum and Heritage Victoria in the development of the Museum's temporary exhibition 'Victoria's Goldfields: Chinese Curiosities from Heritage Victoria'.
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Trees in the Australian Garden
Trees in the Australian Garden show the diversity of Australian plants and how they have survived over time. Learn about how plants have been adapted to the changing environment.
Archaeology Site Dig and Expert Panel Discussion
The National Trust and the Heritage Council of Victoria presents this opportunity for visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in Victoria’s rich history, while exploring the exciting discipline of archaeology.
Strengthening sutures – connecting to Surgical History
A short talk will be offered by the Heritage Collections Co-ordinator about the history of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and its historical collections.
Webinar Series | Heritage: What you didn’t know
Hear from a series of professional industry speakers on a range of topics designed to broaden your understanding of heritage. This webinar series will cover topics including what are the common misconceptions about heritage, what does archaeology actually look like today and why is heritage relevant in combating climate change?
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CANCELLED – History Matters: A brief history of Gardiners Creek
Learn the history of Gardiners Creek in this engaging and informative talk by renowned archaeologist and historian Dr Gary Presland.
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Pentridge Prison Tours
This is a place that challenges and confronts, deeply connected to the social and cultural fabric of Australia. The stories within this journey are deep, unique, and expose the intricacies of prison punishment. Visitors are able to explore the former prison’s B Division and the notorious H Division. Nights tours and family-friendly tours are also offered.
Fit for a King: Vincent Jenden reimagines the Johnston Collection
To celebrate the much-anticipated Australian Royal Tour by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and the accession of King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark the interiors of historic East Melbourne townhouse, Fairhall, have been theatrically reimagined by guest curator Vincent Jenden.
Fire Services Museum of Victoria Display
Exhibition of equipment, and artefacts relating to Victoria's Fire Service History.
Avro Anson Restoration Project
Come and take a guided tour of the restoration of an Avro Anson, our latest project at the B-24 Liberator Memorial Australia museum in Werribee. Learn how the Anson's history connects us to Australia's World War II aviation history.
Sketching in Historic Fairhall (1860) with Alissa Duke
Learn to sketch with watercolour pencils and be inspired by antiques and beautiful objects. Your class will be held in Fairhall, the 1860s home of The Johnston Collection, a museum of fine and decorative arts in East Melbourne. All materials are provided and absolute beginners are welcome.