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

A sumptuous Traditional High Tea with a difference!

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, women have been organising in Victoria's Trades Hall and fighting for equality. Follow the footsteps of union giants like Helen Robertson, Zelda D'Aprano and Gwen Goedecki who inspire the women in the movement to this day at our Feminist Hall Tour.

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

Witness the final stages of the Alma Doepel Restoration as we prepare for the rigging.

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.