Discover Warrnambool Historical Society’s rarely displayed artefacts!

Stephen Whiteside shares his most recent publication Snow, Fire and Gold. The book tells the captivating story of Bill Spargo and Evelyn Piper, whose lives intertwined with the rugged beauty of the Australian mountains. It also contains a selection of photographs, many of which have never been seen

Stephen Whiteside shares his most recent publication Snow, Fire and Gold. The book tells the captivating story of Bill Spargo and Evelyn Piper, whose lives intertwined with the rugged beauty of the Australian mountains. It also contains a selection of photographs, many of which have never been seen

In June 1972 a convoy of vehicles and equipment drove to a very specific location on the Murray River. Beneath the waters lay the wreck of the paddle steamer Alexander Arbuthnot in her watery grave. Helene Sutherland introduces her book The Salvage of the Alexander Arbuthnot.

In June 1972 a convoy of vehicles and equipment drove to a very specific location on the Murray River. Beneath the waters lay the wreck of the paddle steamer Alexander Arbuthnot in her watery grave. Helene Sutherland introduces her book The Salvage of the Alexander Arbuthnot.

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.

Ready to rediscover the power of play? Join us for a 45-minute guided tour of A Toast to Melba, inspired by Dame Nellie Melba’s love of parties, practical jokes and nonsense.

Its piers define Port Melbourne. This talk explores their evolution as places of commerce and leisure, welcomes and farewells, diplomacy and strife, celebration and reflection; dynamic venues where people engage with each other.

Join expert guide Terry Ashton for a captivating walking tour around the State Library Victoria. Discover historic sites like Melbourne Hospital, Sniders and Abrahams warehouse, RMIT, Trades Hall, and the Old Melbourne Gaol, exploring the rich history of Melbourne’s early Jewish community.

Explore the significance of mechanics institutes to the heritage of Victoria, inside the Newport Mechanics' Hall. These Walls Speak Volumes : A History of Mechanics' Institutes in Victoria is an index of these institutions and their histories, including Newport, Williamstown and Spotswood.

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

Do you enjoy sketching? Do you like conveniently located, beautiful, historical homesteads? If so, come along and join fellow artists drawing the Willows Historical Park.

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.

Grab a tea or coffee, get comfy, and learn how to research your family history online at your own pace with the support of library staff. In this special Heritage Festival edition of Hobsons Bay Libraries' weekly Tea, Tech and Training series.

Join award winning podcaster and musician Simon Reich as he shares stories of post war migrants via video, archival footage, photo montages, soundscapes and live music.

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.

Take a free tour of Heritage Hill Museum & Historic Gardens with our expert garden and heritage staff

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