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.

Unearth the History & Etiquette of High Tea Dining with a delightful lunch & demonstration of the decorum and timeless customs of the ton at Overnewton Castle.

Unearthing the farming past at Schwerkolt Cottage, the afternoon brings direct experience of the activities practiced on the property when it was a mixed farm with an orchard and animals.

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

Join a guided tour of the Old Treasury Building and discover areas not usually available to the public!

Join us at historic Duneira Estate for an insightful talk by local expert Stephen Ryan on the history of Mount Macedon's significant collection of colonial Hill Stations.

Discover the story behind the opening of the Melbourne Athenaeum Art Gallery and its role as one of Melbourne's most significant art spaces.

Budding photographers of all ages and abilities are invited to enter the 2025 Boroondara Photograph Competition

Join a guided tour of the historic attraction of Cooks' Cottage and the heritage-listed Fitzroy Gardens.

Discussion on the termination point of the Hume and Hovell expedition at the Werribee river.

It has been 10 years since we remembered 25 women who shaped the local community of Pakenham. Join us on a tour of the Pakenham Cemetery as we retell the stories of these women, who came from all walks of life.

We live in a material world. The things we own, the clothes we wear, the houses we live in, all express who we are, or who we want to be. We live surrounded by stuff — more of it than in any previous generation.

Pick up your wooden mallet, turn your back and hit a rubber ring between your legs through goals 27 metres away. The rules are the same as for the railway workers who created the sport 100 years ago - score the most goals and your team wins. Be part of Victoria’s living, sporting heritage.

Join Mandy Paul and Amanda Nettelbeck as they explore the inclusive cultural narrative of the Overland Telegraph Line. Discover First Nations perspectives on the Line’s paths through Aboriginal Country, and the vital role of other non-European actors in its construction over 150 years ago.

Experience the magic of heritage train travel.

Visitors can inspect the recently restored Old Ballan Courthouse, built in 1873.

George Petrou proudly presents his second art project, “The Art of Humanity,” at this exclusive book launch event. This follows his previous work, “The Art of Sacrifice”, which is a collection of portraits that commemorates the ANZACs.

Embrace your inner VIP and go behind the Frankston Arts Centre curtain! Explore hidden spaces and secrets of the theatre, from underground tunnels to exclusive backstage spots. Limited numbers for a premium experience.

From the hills of New South Wales to the Victorian town named after his old school, Carlsruhe, Charles Hotson Ebden was the first European to settle in Sugarloaf creak in 1837. Learn how he made his way to own land in Collins St Melbourne then create his seaside home in Black Rock.

Hear the stories, appreciate the art, see behind the scenes of this historic landmark at the heart of Bendigo.