A sumptuous Mother's Day Traditional High Tea with a difference!

The Former Bendigo Post Office opened in 1887 and was the largest building of its type outside of Melbourne. Immerse yourself in the rich stories of a golden past; explore stunning heritage architecture fashioned in a time when Bendigo was the richest city in the world.

For over 150 years the Trades Hall building has given form to dreams of a better life for working people and their families.

Take 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.

Take a fascinating walk along the Port of Echuca's charming old streetscape discovering the secrets and legends of these much-loved historic buildings.

How 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

Explore original camp buildings, hear shared stories and truly walk in the shoes of the 320,000 migrants who made this their first Australian home.

Step 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!

Uncover 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.

Enjoy an informative walk with a local historian in beautiful South Carlton and take in the architecture and history.

The mill is the last remaining building of the Albion Explosives Factory and still works, come and see how it was central to the production of blackpowder

Join 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.

Our 100-year-old bakery retains its ovens and houses exhibitions of local historical photos and items of interest.

Come and take free guided tour of Greater Dandenong’s Civic & Cultural Heritage Collection Store

An exploration of the quackery of nineteenth- century travelling showman Frank Weston through magic, song and history.

To celebrate the We Built this City heritage interpretation project, the community can now view all project material alongside Council’s heritage collections.

Take a guided walk through 168 years of High Street, Yackandandah

Step beyond the exhibits and uncover hidden history with an exclusive tour of the Bendigo Military Museum, featuring rare access to the heritage-listed honour boards and the breathtaking band rotunda with panoramic views of Bendigo’s stunning streetscape!

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

Keedan 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.

Book a free, 30-minute session with Hobsons Bay’s Heritage Librarian at Williamstown Library.