The Bendigo Gas Works are one of around three remaining intact 19th century gas works in the world, and the only one in Australia. It is on the Victorian Heritage Register and regarded by Institution of Engineers Australia as an internationally significant example of an entire provincial gasworks
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Unearth a Bygone Era – A Day Trip Adventure to Maryborough Railway Station
Maryborough, vicTravel by train to Maryborough's Historic Station. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the Station Cafe Restaurant, then join the guided tour to unearth and explore the myths and legends of this magnificent Station.

A MAArvelous Millinery Retrospective
North Melbourne, vicA walk down Memory Lane to reflect on 30 years of Millinery Australia and hats hats hats. Turn the pages of archived memorabilia, talk to Milliners to learn how a hat is made, ages of archived memorabilia.

Lost and Found: Hobsons Bay’s Rescued History
Williamstown, vicThe Williamstown Historical Society showcases examples of their vast and varied collection of objects, photographs, paintings and documents that help tell the story of Hobsons Bay's unique and important history.
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Secrets of the Pinetum Tour
Williamstown, vicDiscover the intriguing origins of the pine tree collection and the fascinating stories behind how they came to be here
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Musical High Tea and Guided Tour at Langley Estate
White Hills, vicA sumptuous Traditional High Tea with a difference!

Mother’s Day Musical High Tea and Guided Tour at Langley Estate
Bendigo, vicA sumptuous Mother's Day Traditional High Tea with a difference!

Trades Hall Heritage Festival Tour
Carlton, vicFor over 150 years the Trades Hall building has given form to dreams of a better life for working people and their families.
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Self Guided Tour of Bendigo Cemetery Chapel
Quarry Hill, vicTake a self-guided tour of the restored Bendigo Cemetery Chapel. Ask questions of heritage consultant about its history. Constructed in the Gothic style in 1873 from Harcourt granite. It had been left unused for several decades and since the restoration work is now able to be used regularly.
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Port of Echuca Heritage Tours
Echuca, vicTake a fascinating walk along the Port of Echuca's charming old streetscape discovering the secrets and legends of these much-loved historic buildings.

200 Years of Wedding Fashion
Kew, vicHow have the glamour and rituals of weddings changed in Australia over the last 200 years? What elements of fashion, fabrics and accessories have Australian brides and wedding parties adopted? Explore elements of continuity and change in the dresses and accessories worn by numerous brides and brides

Guided tours of Bonegilla Migrant Experience
Bonegilla, vicExplore original camp buildings, hear shared stories and truly walk in the shoes of the 320,000 migrants who made this their first Australian home.

Share Your Story
South Melbourne, vicStep into the Oral History Room, where your personal stories and memories become part of our community’s rich tapestry—record, preserve, and share your voice for future generations to enjoy!
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A Toast to Melba
Lilydale, vicUncover the untold stories of a global icon, Dame Nellie Melba. A Toast to Melba shares rarely seen objects, photographs, and personal treasures from Coombe Yarra Valley, Arts Centre Melbourne and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum—brought together for the first time in this dynamic new exhibition.
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South Carlton Historical Walk
Carlton, vicEnjoy an informative walk with a local historian in beautiful South Carlton and take in the architecture and history.

Celebrate Dame Nellie’s Birthday
Ballarat, vicJoin us for an evening to celebrate Dame Nellie’s birthday, with foods named in her honour and music to match from the Melba Opera Trust artists. There will be performances by the Melba Artists during the course of the five course dinner.

The Old Bakery Museum
Mentone, vicOur 100-year-old bakery retains its ovens and houses exhibitions of local historical photos and items of interest.
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We Built This City Exhibition
Dandenong, vicTo celebrate the We Built this City heritage interpretation project, the community can now view all project material alongside Council’s heritage collections.
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A Walk in Yackandandah High Street
Yackandandah, vicTake a guided walk through 168 years of High Street, Yackandandah

Limestone Unearthed at Point Nepean
Sorrento, vicThe Story of Limestone Quarrying and Limeburning at Sorrento, Portsea and Point Nepean

Healthy Country, Healthy People – An exhibition by Keedan Rigney
Caroline Springs, vicKeedan Rigney’s exhibition Healthy Country, Healthy People explores the concept of adopting a more traditional approach in caring for Country. Healthy Country, Healthy People aims to challenge humans to acknowledge ourselves as a harmonious aspect of Country.
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