BottledSnail Productions presents a rehearsed play reading of Shakespeare's "Winter's Tale", a one off performance in the historic former Bendigo Law Courts.

Uncover the hidden history of Melbourne’s prison burial sites in Bones & Burial Boxes: Digging Up the Past at Prison Burial Sites, a compelling exhibition that reveals the untold stories behind some of the city’s most infamous institutions. Through rare artefacts and groundbreaking archaeological discoveries, the exhibition illuminates a shadowy chapter of Melbourne’s past.

Join this lighthearted look at Mrs Helen Brown of Como and discover the hidden influence Helen had on establishing Como as "the place to be" in the colonies.

See what kinds of bones, bottles and buttons have been hiding dormant under the floorboards of 80 Webb Street Fitzroy with a short talk and photo presentation by proud homeowner Eloise. The 1851 bluestone workers cottage has revealed old wallpapers, coins, china, glass, earthenware shards and more.

Roll Up Roll Up ! Come and view treasures unearthed in our collection vaults at the Wangaratta Museum. A special weekend to view additional objects from our collection not usually on display. Morning refreshments included.

The Alchemy of Gold is a special forum which brings together experts, historians and the community to explore how the discovery of gold in Victoria in the 1850s reshaped the state.

An exhibition of embroideries from branches across the state, historical books and tools on display. Tours of the building, with members demonstrating various crafts.

Bendigo Heritage Attractions invites the community to delve into the rich history and culture that has shaped Bendigo. Explore the sites we maintain and operate, such as the Central Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo Tramways, and the Bendigo Joss House Temple, all completely FREE.

Culture Through Learning at Nairm Marr Djambana: where tradition meets education. Be guided around the beautiful gardens of Nairm Marr Djambana and learn about native plants and First Nations traditions.

Enjoy a guided tour of Altona’s oldest residential building

Plant Table is a performance activation entangling humans and plants in dances of relation. Pull up a chair and join us at the Plant Table, where nature comes to life through conversation and creativity.

Explore Beaumaris' unique Architecture and Gardens

Let’s Get Real is an immersive art installation examining plastic productions impact on our wildlife, environment and potentially every person on this planet.

An annual event, as part of the Australian Heritage Festival, when the doors of the Museum are opened to the public for a full day.

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

Travel 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.

The former Bendigo Law Courts opened in 1896 and is one of Australia’s finest nineteenth century public buildings. Normally locked away from public view, this building is no longer an active court and resides quietly waiting its future use. Take a tour through this hidden gem.

Step into the future of heritage at this fast-paced forum, featuring short presentations from local experts about the new tech preserving Bendigo’s heritage, the historic tech that shaped the city, and the exciting addition of the Victorian Goldfields to Australia’s World Heritage Tentative List.

A 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.

The 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.

Discover the intriguing origins of the pine tree collection and the fascinating stories behind how they came to be here