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Decorating Government House: Exploring the Interiors of Victoria’s Vice-Regal Residence with Dr Nicole Davis
East Melbourne, vic
Keeping Up Appearances: Curators and the Australian historic house museum interior with Suzanne Bravery
East Melbourne, vicDiscover the challenging role of the Curator in creating and then keeping up the appearance of several historic interiors of significance

Unearth your ancestors through Family History research
Blackburn, vicHave you ever wondered where your family came from? Find out how to start your family history research today in our well resourced Centre. We will give you a tour of our Resource Centre and a hands on session where you will discover something about your family heritage.
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Good Sports, Leisure and Recreation in the Macedon Ranges
Kyneton, vicSport is woven into the social fabric of the Macedon Ranges region. In association with local sporting organisations and historical societies, this exhibition will unearth the achievements of our sporting heroes and teams through objects and stories, each telling its own unique tale. Game On!

Bendigo Cemetery Walking Tour
Quarry Hill, vicJoin Golden Dragon Museum's Research Officer, Leigh McKinnon, on a walk into the past and learn about the Chinese section of the Bendigo Cemetery and the stories of Chinese-Australians who have been laid to rest there and in other sections of the cemetery.

Re-Thinking Heritage – Walking Tour and Discussion
, vicJoin urban historian, Dr James Lesh, and architects Sonia Sarangi and Michael Smith, on a walking tour, discussing the opportunities of Re-thinking Melbourne's heritage.
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Forgotten Chinese Graves
Parkville, vicDiscover some of the hidden Chinese graves in the historic Melbourne General Cemetery and learn about the history of Chinese migrants of Melbourne.

Heritage Listed Chelsea Court House
Chelsea, vicDive into a court room world that stretches from the Depression to the late 1980s.
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BottledSnail Productions Shakespeare’s “Winter’s Tale” in the former Bendigo Law Courts.
Bendigo, vicBottledSnail Productions presents a rehearsed play reading of Shakespeare's "Winter's Tale", a one off performance in the historic former Bendigo Law Courts.
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Bones and Burial Boxes: Digging up the past at prison burial sites
Coburg, vicUncover 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.

Mrs Brown of Como – Unearthing a lesser known matriarch.
South Yarra, vicJoin 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.

Waller House Open Day
Ivanhoe, vicImmerse yourself in the lives of those who lived, created, loved, and lost in Waller House.

What’s Under the Floorboards?
Fitzroy, vicSee 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.
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AAADA Antique & Art Fair Melbourne
Malvern, vicAustralia’s premier Antique & Art Fair, presented by the AAADA, featuring renowned industry leaders from across the country.

Wangaratta – Let’s Remember
Wangaratta, vicRoll 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.
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Behind the Scenes Tours of the See Yup temple
South Melbourne, vicOpportunity to explore the behind the scenes recovery operations after the devastating fire at the heritage-listed See Yup temple

The Alchemy of Gold – The Golden Transformation of Victoria
Campbells Creek, vicThe 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.

Behind the Scenes at the Embroiderers Guild, Victoria
Malvern, vicAn exhibition of embroideries from branches across the state, historical books and tools on display. Tours of the building, with members demonstrating various crafts.

Beneath the Surface
Melbourne, vicJoin me on a walking tour to explore parts of the city unearthed in recent and not so recent digs as we bring to light the stories told by the artefacts uncovered.

Heritage Fiesta
Bendigo, vicBendigo 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.
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