Unearthing childhood memories of Punch & Judy, toy theatres, magic lantern shows and puppets, tea parties, flower pressing, painting and reading.
Together with a photographic exhibition of the development of mining in Adelong and models of machinery used during the gold rush.

Ballarat Antique Fair will be held in the wonderful Art Deco Civic Hall.

A family history talk looking at all things relating to death records, cemeteries and graves.

Do you have convicts in the family & would like to know more about them? Join us to learn how to discover more.

Hands on workshop, learning the ins and outs of using Map Warper.

Join our Family History Team for a fascinating journey into the history of Miller's Homestead, and the man who built it.

Did one of your ancestors serve in the military? Join us to learn where to find information about their service.

Explore the history of Firefighting in Victoria, since settlement.

Learn a rare trade: how to make soap & botanical distillations & soap making history

Displays & demonstrations of vintage agricultural machinery this year featuring Caterpillar

This mysterious historic castle sits high on the hilltop in the closed catchment area of the Yan Yean Reservoir. It is closed to the public, except by arrangement with the Whittlesea Courthouse.

For almost 80 years, the Melbourne Gaol was a place of punishment and execution, where men, women and children were incarcerated for crimes ranging from murder to vagrancy.

Barwon Park is an imposing bluestone mansion set in a sweeping rural landscape.

Newport Lakes - a guided walk with before and after photos and stories of the last 200 years

Join us at Walsh Street for an after-hours experience: Autumn Sunset Cocktails.

Join us on a journey through a slice of South Yarra with our expertly curated walking tour to discover the precinct’s diverse architectural streetscape.

Explore King William's Town, the original capital of Victoria, by lamp light. Explore hidden alleyways, Victoria's oldest morgue, a forgotten burial ground and Australia's Timeball Tower in Victoria's oldest seaport.

Visit one of Australia's original homesteads, only 20 minutes drive from Melbourne. The homestead has long had a reputation for hauntings and has been the center of paranormal investigations.

Discover the home of the Chirnside family. Located at the end of an isolated country track, you will be transported to another world. Discover the 1850s homestead, outbuildings and family secrets on this secluded, haunted 25 acre property.

In honour of those who have served our country, join our History Heritage Officers for a tour of Caulfield Park’s memorials, wartime history, and stories from the home front.