History Week Calendar of Events
Get your diary out and plan how you’ll spend History Week travelling back in time, exploring our State’s fascinating past. Click on a date below to see what events are in store on that day. And make sure you check the calendar on a regular basis as it is constantly updated with new events.
Sunday 12 October
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
| The changing face of Victoria | This fascinating permanent exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Exhibits include treasures such as Ned Kelly’s armour as well as photographs, artworks, maps and artefacts. | State Library of Victoria Dome Gallery, Level 5 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
10am – 5pm | Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| An exhibition of the State Library’s Picture Collection | Step back in time and explore the Cowen Gallery’s permanent exhibition of 150 works of art from the Library’s Pictures Collection, including portraits, early Melbourne scenes and European settlement | State Library of Victoria Cowen Gallery 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm Friday – Sunday 10am – 6pm |
Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| Our Stories: Past, Present and Future | A fascinating exhibition created by Year 9 students, documenting stories of immigration and cultural diversity in the regional city of Wodonga – from the recollections of post-war migrants to the Sudanese man who settled last year. | Immigration Museum Old Customs House 400 Flinders St Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 5pm | Adults $6 Concessions and Children free entry |
Immigration Museum (03) 9927 2700 |
| Yarrambat Heritage Museum Open Day | Come and explore a working collection of historic McDonald stationary engines, a working gold battery, historic woolshed and original primary school classroom. Free tea and coffee available! | Yarrambat Heritage Museum Yarrambat Park Yan Yean Road Yarrambat (Mel Ref: 184 F5) |
12 noon – 4pm | Gold coin donation | 9435 5320 0433 481 295 |
| Koorie Heritage Trust Tours | Change your Reality! Connect with people, Connect with Place. With your Aboriginal guide, follow the course of Birrarung - today's Yarra River and you shall follow the course of this city's history. | Enterprize Park Cnr King and Flinders Streets Melbourne |
Daily | Adult $25 Child under 15 - free of charge Concession $11 |
Bookings essential as conducted within
a group (03) 8622 2600 |
| Chinatown Heritage Tours |
Watch Melbourne's historic Chinatown come to life with a guided tour by the Chinese Museum. Commences with a guided tour of the fascinating Chinese Museum, followed by a walking tour of the area, bringing back to life the 150 year history of Chinatown. Visit some of the local retailers and learn the history of the precinct. And what better way to finish the tour than with a delicious banquet lunch in one of Chinatown's world class restaurants! | Chinese Museum 22 Cohen Place Melbourne |
Tour with lunch – 3 hours Tour only – 2 hours | Tour with lunch Full price: $34 Concession: $31 Tour only Full price: $18 Concession: $15 |
Bookings essential (03) 9662 2888 |
| The History of Australian Thoroughbred
Racing 1939-2008 |
Don your hats, grab your tote books and race back in time, at Champions new exhibition. Highlights of the exhibition include: Light Finger’s Melbourne Cup, the first for both Bart Cummings and Roy Higgins in 1965; Big Philou’s Caulfield Cup, 1969; Tulloch’s colours; and Bernborough’s Doomden Cup. Visitors can discover the amazing story behind Beldale Ball’s Melbourne Cup and rediscover the important role women have played in racing. | Champions - Australian Racing Museum & Hall
of Fame Federation Square Cnr Flinders Street & Swanston Streets Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 6pm |
Museum entry: $9: Adults $5: Children /concession Free: under 12 years |
1300 139 407 |
| An afternoon at Wombat Park Gardens |
The magnificent gardens of Wombat Park in Daylesford date back to the 1850s, cover some six acres and feature over 250 mature trees, sweeping lawns and Australia’s only Tapestry Hedge. Spend the afternoon exploring the gardens, enjoying the Spring colours and dining on afternoon tea! | Wombat Park Gardens Daylesford |
2pm – 4.30pm | $5 entry $5 afternoon tea |
Bookings essential: Bill Taylor (03) 5472 4534 |
| Koorie Voices | This exhibition celebrates the diversity of a culture that has withstood the impact of colonisation for nearly two hundred years. It reveals a history of Victoria that has been hidden, even denied, for over 170 years. | Bunjilaka - the Aboriginal Cultural Centre
at Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Melbourne Story | Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. | Melbourne Gallery Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Tour the Royal Exhibition Building | Discover the history and beauty of this magnificently restored building, which recently became Australia’s first World Heritage Listed building. Experience the life, stories and affections of millions of people that have contributed to this national icon, Museum Victoria’s largest collection object. | Tour starts in the foyer of Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily at 2pm | Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession. | Tours subject availability. Please call 131102 to confirm. |
| Bear Castle Bus Tour | Take part in this limited opportunity to visit ‘Bear Castle’, a unique historic site situated within the Yan Yean Reservoir catchment area. Discover the rich history of the building and decide for yourself its true purpose. The guided tour will also visit other historic points of interest associated with Melbourne’s oldest storage reservoir. Morning / afternoon tea will be provided. Suitable attire and footwear required. | Tours depart from – Whittlesea Courthouse
Visitor Information Centre. Cnr Church and Beech Streets, WHITTLESEA |
9.30am – 12.30pm | $10 per person | City of Whittlesea Cultural Heritage Officer 9217 2377 Places limited, bookings essential |
| Open House at the Old School Museum | Visit the old Myrtleford State School No. 955, 1870--1938, and explore the 1930s Kitchen and Living Room, the Classroom of 1912, displays of Gold Mining Equipment and Military Memorabilia, the Old Newspaper Printing Room and the shed display of Horse-Drawn Agricultural Machinery. | Old School Museum, 29 Elgin Street Myrtleford 3737 |
10.00 am to 3.00pm, Thursday & Friday, October 16 and 17; 2.00--5.00 pm, Sunday, October 12 and 19. |
Adults $2; school children free. | John Taylor: 03-57521963 Eric Barton: 03-57271417 |
| 25 years of the Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society | This fascinating exhibition celebrates 25 years of music and drama in Mansfield | Mansfield Historical Society, Mainsfield Railway Station, 173 High Street, Mansfield Vic 3722. | 11am - 3pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All other times by appointment |
Free | 5779 1094 or mansfieldhs@bigpond.com. |
| Timber bending or hot tyring at the Wheelwrights | Don't believe timber can bend? Ever wonder how the steel tyre stays on a wooden wheel? It's not magic--it's Science! | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Every day 11:30am except Fri | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
Monday 13 October
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
| Annual History Council of
Victoria lecture: 'Ranking Australia's Prime Ministers: an exercise
in interpretation' |
Of Australia's 26 Prime Ministers only a handful are remembered. This lecture sets out to identify turning points in Australia's history and relate these events to the Prime Ministers who both shaped them and were shaped by them. Don't miss the opportunity to hear one of Australia's finest thinkers and public speakers – Dr Barry Jones AO. | Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria, enter via La Trobe Street | 6pm | $10 ($5 concession) |
hcvexecofficer@slv.vic.gov.au |
| Melbourne Golden Mile Guided Walk | Walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ and experience
how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne. With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians , pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tour begins at the Visitors Centre, Federation Square Melbourne | Daily 10am – 12pm |
$20 adult $15 concession |
Bookings essential: (03) 9928 0000 or 1300 780 045 |
| An exhibition of the State Library’s Picture Collection | Step back in time and explore the Cowen Gallery’s permanent exhibition of 150 works of art from the Library’s Pictures Collection, including portraits, early Melbourne scenes and European settlement | State Library of Victoria Cowen Gallery 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm Friday – Sunday 10am – 6pm |
Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| The changing face of Victoria | This fascinating permanent exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Exhibits include treasures such as Ned Kelly’s armour as well as photographs, artworks, maps and artefacts. | State Library of Victoria Dome Gallery, Level 5 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
10am – 5pm | Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| Our Stories: Past, Present and Future | A fascinating exhibition created by Year 9 students, documenting stories of immigration and cultural diversity in the regional city of Wodonga – from the recollections of post-war migrants to the Sudanese man who settled last year. | Immigration Museum Old Customs House 400 Flinders St Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 5pm | Adults $6 Concessions and Children free entry |
Immigration Museum (03) 9927 2700 |
| Chinatown Heritage Tours |
Watch Melbourne's historic Chinatown come to life with a guided tour by the Chinese Museum. Commences with a guided tour of the fascinating Chinese Museum, followed by a walking tour of the area, bringing back to life the 150 year history of Chinatown. Visit some of the local retailers and learn the history of the precinct. And what better way to finish the tour than with a delicious banquet lunch in one of Chinatown's world class restaurants! | Chinese Museum 22 Cohen Place Melbourne |
Tour with lunch – 3 hours Tour only – 2 hours | Tour with lunch Full price: $34 Concession: $31 Tour only Full price: $18 Concession: $15 |
Bookings essential (03) 9662 2888 |
| Koorie Heritage Trust Tours | Change your Reality! Connect with people, Connect with Place. With your Aboriginal guide, follow the course of Birrarung - today's Yarra River and you shall follow the course of this city's history. | Enterprize Park Cnr King and Flinders Streets Melbourne |
Daily | Adult $25 Child under 15 - free of charge Concession $11 |
Bookings essential as conducted within
a group (03) 8622 2600 |
| The History of Australian
Thoroughbred Racing 1939-2008 |
Don your hats, grab your tote books and race back in time, at Champions new exhibition. Highlights of the exhibition include: Light Finger’s Melbourne Cup, the first for both Bart Cummings and Roy Higgins in 1965; Big Philou’s Caulfield Cup, 1969; Tulloch’s colours; and Bernborough’s Doomden Cup. Visitors can discover the amazing story behind Beldale Ball’s Melbourne Cup and rediscover the important role women have played in racing. | Champions - Australian Racing Museum & Hall
of Fame Federation Square Cnr Flinders Street & Swanston Streets Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 6pm |
Museum entry: $9: Adults $5: Children /concession Free: under 12 years |
1300 139 407 |
| Latin American Soccer Clubs in Melbourne | This exhibition showcases the Chilean and Argentinean Soccer Clubs which have provided a focal point for community life. Both communities arrived as a result of political turmoil and have made a new home in Melbourne, bringing enrichment to the city. | Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A’Beckett Street Melbourne (entry via William St) |
Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm |
Free | 03) 9326 9288 info@historyvictoria.org.au |
| Koorie Voices | This exhibition celebrates the diversity of a culture that has withstood the impact of colonisation for nearly two hundred years. It reveals a history of Victoria that has been hidden, even denied, for over 170 years. | Bunjilaka - the Aboriginal Cultural Centre
at Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Melbourne Story | Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. | Melbourne Gallery Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Tour the Royal Exhibition Building | Discover the history and beauty of this magnificently restored building, which recently became Australia’s first World Heritage Listed building. Experience the life, stories and affections of millions of people that have contributed to this national icon, Museum Victoria’s largest collection object. | Tour starts in the foyer of Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily at 2pm | Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession. | Tours subject availability. Please call 131102 to confirm. |
| Goldfields Fashion for Men and Women | Who wore what and why on the goldfields--and what was underneath! A demonstration of 19th century clothing. | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Mon 11am & Thur noon | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Timber bending or hot tyring at the Wheelwrights | Don't believe timber can bend? Ever wonder how the steel tyre stays on a wooden wheel? It's not magic--it's Science! | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Every day 11:30am except Fri | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Steam technology in late-19th century gold-mining | Sovereign Hill's collection of operating steam engines is one of the best in Australia--meet the people who care for it and operate it. | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Mon, Wed & Fri 2pm | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Health and Sanitation on the Ballarat Goldfields | Weird and wonderful medicines and cures of the 19th century--how would you have survived? | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Mon noon & Wed 11am | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
Tuesday 14 October
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
| Why is Victoria different? |
Come and an engaging discussion on the characteristics and many distinguishing features of our impressive State by historian Professor Weston Bate OAM | Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A’Beckett Street Melbourne (entry via William St) |
5.15pm for 5.45pm - 6.45pm | $5.50 non members free RHSV members |
(03) 9326 9288 info@historyvictoria.org.au |
| An exhibition of the State Library’s Picture Collection | Step back in time and explore the Cowen Gallery’s permanent exhibition of 150 works of art from the Library’s Pictures Collection, including portraits, early Melbourne scenes and European settlement | State Library of Victoria Cowen Gallery 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm Friday – Sunday 10am – 6pm |
Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| The changing face of Victoria | This fascinating permanent exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Exhibits include treasures such as Ned Kelly’s armour as well as photographs, artworks, maps and artefacts. | State Library of Victoria Dome Gallery, Level 5 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
10am – 5pm | Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| Our Stories: Past, Present and Future | A fascinating exhibition created by Year 9 students, documenting stories of immigration and cultural diversity in the regional city of Wodonga – from the recollections of post-war migrants to the Sudanese man who settled last year. | Immigration Museum Old Customs House 400 Flinders St Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 5pm | Adults $6 Concessions and Children free entry |
Immigration Museum (03) 9927 2700 |
| Chinatown Heritage Tours |
Watch Melbourne's historic Chinatown come to life with a guided tour by the Chinese Museum. Commences with a guided tour of the fascinating Chinese Museum, followed by a walking tour of the area, bringing back to life the 150 year history of Chinatown. Visit some of the local retailers and learn the history of the precinct. And what better way to finish the tour than with a delicious banquet lunch in one of Chinatown's world class restaurants! | Chinese Museum 22 Cohen Place Melbourne |
Tour with lunch – 3 hours Tour only – 2 hours | Tour with lunch Full price: $34 Concession: $31 Tour only Full price: $18 Concession: $15 |
Bookings essential (03) 9662 2888 |
| Koorie Heritage Trust Tours | Change your Reality! Connect with people, Connect with Place. With your Aboriginal guide, follow the course of Birrarung - today's Yarra River and you shall follow the course of this city's history. | Enterprize Park Cnr King and Flinders Streets Melbourne |
Daily | Adult $25 Child under 15 - free of charge Concession $11 |
Bookings essential as conducted within
a group (03) 8622 2600 |
| Melbourne Golden Mile Guided Walk | Walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ and experience
how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne. With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians , pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tour begins at the Visitors Centre, Federation Square Melbourne | Daily 10am – 12pm |
$20 adult $15 concession |
Bookings essential: (03) 9928 0000 or 1300 780 045 |
| The History of Australian
Thoroughbred Racing 1939-2008 |
Don your hats, grab your tote books and race back in time, at Champions new exhibition. Highlights of the exhibition include: Light Finger’s Melbourne Cup, the first for both Bart Cummings and Roy Higgins in 1965; Big Philou’s Caulfield Cup, 1969; Tulloch’s colours; and Bernborough’s Doomden Cup. Visitors can discover the amazing story behind Beldale Ball’s Melbourne Cup and rediscover the important role women have played in racing. | Champions - Australian Racing Museum & Hall
of Fame Federation Square Cnr Flinders Street & Swanston Streets Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 6pm |
Museum entry: $9: Adults $5: Children /concession Free: under 12 years |
1300 139 407 |
| Latin American Soccer Clubs in Melbourne | This exhibition showcases the Chilean and Argentinean Soccer Clubs which have provided a focal point for community life. Both communities arrived as a result of political turmoil and have made a new home in Melbourne, bringing enrichment to the city. | Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A’Beckett Street Melbourne (entry via William St) |
Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm |
Free | 03) 9326 9288 info@historyvictoria.org.au |
| An Evening with Phar Lap | Enjoy a special evening with Phar Lap and discover how his ‘mystery’ death has finally been solved. The evening will include discussion by Museum Victoria experts followed by refreshments served in the Melbourne Gallery, Phar Lap’s new home. | Melbourne Gallery Museum Victoria 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Adult, $25, Concession & MV Members $20. | Booking essential 13 11 02 |
| Koorie Voices | This exhibition celebrates the diversity of a culture that has withstood the impact of colonisation for nearly two hundred years. It reveals a history of Victoria that has been hidden, even denied, for over 170 years. | Bunjilaka - the Aboriginal Cultural Centre
at Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Melbourne Story | Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. | Melbourne Gallery Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Tour the Royal Exhibition Building | Discover the history and beauty of this magnificently restored building, which recently became Australia’s first World Heritage Listed building. Experience the life, stories and affections of millions of people that have contributed to this national icon, Museum Victoria’s largest collection object. | Tour starts in the foyer of Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily at 2pm | Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession. | Tours subject availability. Please call 131102 to confirm. |
| The Cornish in Goldfields Ballarat | Discover why the Cornish were so important in developing Ballarat's mining heritage | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Tue noon | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| The Irish in Ballarat | Find out how the Irish built such strong communities in their new home | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Tue 2pm | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Indigenous people and the Ballarat Goldfields | New research has shown a richer diversity of interaction between European colonists and Indigenous people than has previously been understood: an illustrated talk | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Tue 11am | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Timber bending or hot tyring at the Wheelwrights | Don't believe timber can bend? Ever wonder how the steel tyre stays on a wooden wheel? It's not magic--it's Science! | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Every day 11:30am except Fri | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Tours of Inspired by Gold exhibition | See the evidence of how quickly Ballarat changed from a rough goldfields town into one of the great cities of the British Empire | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Tue & Thur 4:30pm | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Sovereign Hill’s Horses and Horse-Drawn Vehicles | Sovereign Hill has more than 50 working horses for you to meet: see what their working day is like, how they are groomed, what they eat and how they are harnessed. | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Tue & Fri 10am & Thur 2pm | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
Wednesday 15 October
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
| An exhibition of the State Library’s Picture Collection | Step back in time and explore the Cowen Gallery’s permanent exhibition of 150 works of art from the Library’s Pictures Collection, including portraits, early Melbourne scenes and European settlement | State Library of Victoria Cowen Gallery 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm Friday – Sunday 10am – 6pm |
Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| The changing face of Victoria | This fascinating permanent exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Exhibits include treasures such as Ned Kelly’s armour as well as photographs, artworks, maps and artefacts. | State Library of Victoria Dome Gallery, Level 5 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
10am – 5pm | Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| Our Stories: Past, Present and Future | A fascinating exhibition created by Year 9 students, documenting stories of immigration and cultural diversity in the regional city of Wodonga – from the recollections of post-war migrants to the Sudanese man who settled last year. | Immigration Museum Old Customs House 400 Flinders St Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 5pm | Adults $6 Concessions and Children free entry |
Immigration Museum (03) 9927 2700 |
| Chinatown Heritage Tours |
Watch Melbourne's historic Chinatown come to life with a guided tour by the Chinese Museum. Commences with a guided tour of the fascinating Chinese Museum, followed by a walking tour of the area, bringing back to life the 150 year history of Chinatown. Visit some of the local retailers and learn the history of the precinct. And what better way to finish the tour than with a delicious banquet lunch in one of Chinatown's world class restaurants! | Chinese Museum 22 Cohen Place Melbourne |
Tour with lunch – 3 hours Tour only – 2 hours | Tour with lunch Full price: $34 Concession: $31 Tour only Full price: $18 Concession: $15 |
Bookings essential (03) 9662 2888 |
| Koorie Heritage Trust Tours | Change your Reality! Connect with people, Connect with Place. With your Aboriginal guide, follow the course of Birrarung - today's Yarra River and you shall follow the course of this city's history. | Enterprize Park Cnr King and Flinders Streets Melbourne |
Daily | Adult $25 Child under 15 - free of charge Concession $11 |
Bookings essential as conducted within
a group (03) 8622 2600 |
| Melbourne Golden Mile Guided Walk | Walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ and experience
how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne. With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians , pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tour begins at the Visitors Centre, Federation Square Melbourne | Daily 10am – 12pm |
$20 adult $15 concession |
Bookings essential: (03) 9928 0000 or 1300 780 045 |
| The History of Australian
Thoroughbred Racing 1939-2008 |
Don your hats, grab your tote books and race back in time, at Champions new exhibition. Highlights of the exhibition include: Light Finger’s Melbourne Cup, the first for both Bart Cummings and Roy Higgins in 1965; Big Philou’s Caulfield Cup, 1969; Tulloch’s colours; and Bernborough’s Doomden Cup. Visitors can discover the amazing story behind Beldale Ball’s Melbourne Cup and rediscover the important role women have played in racing. | Champions - Australian Racing Museum & Hall
of Fame Federation Square Cnr Flinders Street & Swanston Streets Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 6pm |
Museum entry: $9: Adults $5: Children /concession Free: under 12 years |
1300 139 407 |
| Latin American Soccer Clubs in Melbourne | This exhibition showcases the Chilean and Argentinean Soccer Clubs which have provided a focal point for community life. Both communities arrived as a result of political turmoil and have made a new home in Melbourne, bringing enrichment to the city. | Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A’Beckett Street Melbourne (entry via William St) |
Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm |
Free | 03) 9326 9288 info@historyvictoria.org.au |
| Koorie Voices | This exhibition celebrates the diversity of a culture that has withstood the impact of colonisation for nearly two hundred years. It reveals a history of Victoria that has been hidden, even denied, for over 170 years. | Bunjilaka - the Aboriginal Cultural Centre
at Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Melbourne Story | Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. | Melbourne Gallery Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Tour the Royal Exhibition Building | Discover the history and beauty of this magnificently restored building, which recently became Australia’s first World Heritage Listed building. Experience the life, stories and affections of millions of people that have contributed to this national icon, Museum Victoria’s largest collection object. | Tour starts in the foyer of Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily at 2pm | Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession. | Tours subject availability. Please call 131102 to confirm. |
| Explore Heritage Victoria’s Conservation Lab | Ever wondered what happens to relics collected from historic shipwrecks or archaeological digs around Victoria? Come on the Heritage Victoria Conservation Lab tour a get a rare glimpse at its 65,000 odd artefacts – including ceramics dug from long forgotten cess pits in the Melbourne CBD, to ornate toilets from the once luxurious steamship SS City of Launceston. | Heritage Victoria Conservation Laboratory - Abbotsford |
11.30am – 12.30pm | Free | Bookings essential as maximum limits
apply 9415 4402 |
| The Chinese in Goldfields Ballarat | Join the experts to discover Sovereign Hill's new Chinese Camp which tells the story of Ballarat's Chinese diggers | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Wed at 10am & Fri noon | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Timber bending or hot tyring at the Wheelwrights | Don't believe timber can bend? Ever wonder how the steel tyre stays on a wooden wheel? It's not magic--it's Science! | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Every day 11:30am except Fri | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Steam technology in late-19th century gold-mining | Sovereign Hill's collection of operating steam engines is one of the best in Australia--meet the people who care for it and operate it. | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Mon, Wed & Fri 2pm | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Food and Celebration on the Goldfields | Find out about the foods people of the Victorian-era loved--you might like it too (but there are some things you won't!) | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Wed noon | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Health and Sanitation on the Ballarat Goldfields | Weird and wonderful medicines and cures of the 19th century--how would you have survived? | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Mon noon & Wed 11am | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
Thursday 16 October
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
| Creating Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes | Amanda Bacon of Heritage Victoria, Sandy Blair from consultancy firm Context and Renate Howe of the Heritage Council will discuss a current project that aims to develop a framework of historical themes for assessment, management, promotion and interpretation of Victoria’s heritage places and objects. | State Library of Victoria Seminar Room 1 Entry 3 Latrobe Street Melbourne |
5.30pm – 7pm | Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| An exhibition of the State Library’s Picture Collection | Step back in time and explore the Cowen Gallery’s permanent exhibition of 150 works of art from the Library’s Pictures Collection, including portraits, early Melbourne scenes and European settlement | State Library of Victoria Cowen Gallery 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm Friday – Sunday 10am – 6pm |
Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| The changing face of Victoria | This fascinating permanent exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Exhibits include treasures such as Ned Kelly’s armour as well as photographs, artworks, maps and artefacts. | State Library of Victoria Dome Gallery, Level 5 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
10am – 5pm | Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| Making History | Hosted by the Shrine of Remembrance and the RHSV, recording the memories of Victoria’s doctors and nurses in war and peacekeeping. | Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A’Beckett Street Melbourne (entry via William St) |
5pm – 6.30pm | Gold coin donation. All funds raised go to the Weary Dunlop Foundation | (03) 9326 9288 info@historyvictoria.org.au |
| Our Stories: Past, Present and Future | A fascinating exhibition created by Year 9 students, documenting stories of immigration and cultural diversity in the regional city of Wodonga – from the recollections of post-war migrants to the Sudanese man who settled last year. | Immigration Museum Old Customs House 400 Flinders St Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 5pm | Adults $6 Concessions and Children free entry |
Immigration Museum (03) 9927 2700 |
| Chinatown Heritage Tours |
Watch Melbourne's historic Chinatown come to life with a guided tour by the Chinese Museum. Commences with a guided tour of the fascinating Chinese Museum, followed by a walking tour of the area, bringing back to life the 150 year history of Chinatown. Visit some of the local retailers and learn the history of the precinct. And what better way to finish the tour than with a delicious banquet lunch in one of Chinatown's world class restaurants! | Chinese Museum 22 Cohen Place Melbourne |
Tour with lunch – 3 hours Tour only – 2 hours | Tour with lunch Full price: $34 Concession: $31 Tour only Full price: $18 Concession: $15 |
Bookings essential (03) 9662 2888 |
| Koorie Heritage Trust Tours | Change your Reality! Connect with people, Connect with Place. With your Aboriginal guide, follow the course of Birrarung - today's Yarra River and you shall follow the course of this city's history. | Enterprize Park Cnr King and Flinders Streets Melbourne |
Daily | Adult $25 Child under 15 - free of charge Concession $11 |
Bookings essential as conducted within
a group (03) 8622 2600 |
| Melbourne Golden Mile Guided Walk | Walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ and experience
how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne. With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians , pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tour begins at the Visitors Centre, Federation Square Melbourne | Daily 10am – 12pm |
$20 adult $15 concession |
Bookings essential: (03) 9928 0000 or 1300 780 045 |
| The History of Australian
Thoroughbred Racing 1939-2008 |
Don your hats, grab your tote books and race back in time, at Champions new exhibition. Highlights of the exhibition include: Light Finger’s Melbourne Cup, the first for both Bart Cummings and Roy Higgins in 1965; Big Philou’s Caulfield Cup, 1969; Tulloch’s colours; and Bernborough’s Doomden Cup. Visitors can discover the amazing story behind Beldale Ball’s Melbourne Cup and rediscover the important role women have played in racing. | Champions - Australian Racing Museum & Hall
of Fame Federation Square Cnr Flinders Street & Swanston Streets Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 6pm |
Museum entry: $9: Adults $5: Children /concession Free: under 12 years |
1300 139 407 |
| Latin American Soccer Clubs in Melbourne | This exhibition showcases the Chilean and Argentinean Soccer Clubs which have provided a focal point for community life. Both communities arrived as a result of political turmoil and have made a new home in Melbourne, bringing enrichment to the city. | Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A’Beckett Street Melbourne (entry via William St) |
Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm |
Free | 03) 9326 9288 info@historyvictoria.org.au |
| Koorie Voices | This exhibition celebrates the diversity of a culture that has withstood the impact of colonisation for nearly two hundred years. It reveals a history of Victoria that has been hidden, even denied, for over 170 years. | Bunjilaka - the Aboriginal Cultural Centre
at Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Melbourne Story | Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. | Melbourne Gallery Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Tour the Royal Exhibition Building | Discover the history and beauty of this magnificently restored building, which recently became Australia’s first World Heritage Listed building. Experience the life, stories and affections of millions of people that have contributed to this national icon, Museum Victoria’s largest collection object. | Tour starts in the foyer of Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily at 2pm | Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession. | Tours subject availability. Please call 131102 to confirm. |
| Research your family history! | Uncover your family history with the help of the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies’ comprehensive genealogical library and an expert researcher on hand to assist you. | AIGS Library 1/41 Railway Road Blackburn |
Session 1 10am – 12pm Session 2 1pm – 4pm |
Free | Bookings essential as numbers are limited 9877 3789 |
| Open House at the Old School Museum | Visit the old Myrtleford State School No. 955, 1870--1938, and explore the 1930s Kitchen and Living Room, the Classroom of 1912, displays of Gold Mining Equipment and Military Memorabilia, the Old Newspaper Printing Room and the shed display of Horse-Drawn Agricultural Machinery. | Old School Museum, 29 Elgin Street Myrtleford 3737 |
10.00 am to 3.00pm, Thursday & Friday, October 16 and 17; 2.00--5.00 pm, Sunday, October 12 and 19. |
Adults $2; school children free. | John Taylor: 03-57521963 Eric Barton: 03-57271417 |
| The Welcome Nugget and Gold Discovery in the 1850s | An illustrated talk on the 150th Anniversary of the discovery of the Welcome Nugget, and the tricks of finding gold in the deep leads | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Thur & Fri at 11am | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Goldfields Fashion for Men and Women | Who wore what and why on the goldfields--and what was underneath! A demonstration of 19th century clothing. | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Mon 11am & Thur noon | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Timber bending or hot tyring at the Wheelwrights | Don't believe timber can bend? Ever wonder how the steel tyre stays on a wooden wheel? It's not magic--it's Science! | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Every day 11:30am except Fri | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Tours of Inspired by Gold exhibition | See the evidence of how quickly Ballarat changed from a rough goldfields town into one of the great cities of the British Empire | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Tue & Thur 4:30pm | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Sovereign Hill’s Horses and Horse-Drawn Vehicles | Sovereign Hill has more than 50 working horses for you to meet: see what their working day is like, how they are groomed, what they eat and how they are harnessed. | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Tue & Fri 10am & Thur 2pm | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
Friday 17 October
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
| A night out at the Library | They say the ghosts come out after the Library closes … Children aged 8 to 12 (and their parents) are invited to visit the a Victorian icon after hours. Enjoy a tour, supper, a film on the big screen and (slightly scary) storytelling. Don’t forget your torch! | State Library of Victoria 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
5.45pm – 8.15pm | Free | Bookings essential State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| An exhibition of the State Library’s Picture Collection | Step back in time and explore the Cowen Gallery’s permanent exhibition of 150 works of art from the Library’s Pictures Collection, including portraits, early Melbourne scenes and European settlement | State Library of Victoria Cowen Gallery 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm Friday – Sunday 10am – 6pm |
Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| The changing face of Victoria | This fascinating permanent exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Exhibits include treasures such as Ned Kelly’s armour as well as photographs, artworks, maps and artefacts. | State Library of Victoria Dome Gallery, Level 5 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
10am – 5pm | Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| Our Stories: Past, Present and Future | A fascinating exhibition created by Year 9 students, documenting stories of immigration and cultural diversity in the regional city of Wodonga – from the recollections of post-war migrants to the Sudanese man who settled last year. | Immigration Museum Old Customs House 400 Flinders St Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 5pm | Adults $6 Concessions and Children free entry |
Immigration Museum (03) 9927 2700 |
| Chinatown Heritage Tours |
Watch Melbourne's historic Chinatown come to life with a guided tour by the Chinese Museum. Commences with a guided tour of the fascinating Chinese Museum, followed by a walking tour of the area, bringing back to life the 150 year history of Chinatown. Visit some of the local retailers and learn the history of the precinct. And what better way to finish the tour than with a delicious banquet lunch in one of Chinatown's world class restaurants! | Chinese Museum 22 Cohen Place Melbourne |
Tour with lunch – 3 hours Tour only – 2 hours | Tour with lunch Full price: $34 Concession: $31 Tour only Full price: $18 Concession: $15 |
Bookings essential (03) 9662 2888 |
| Koorie Heritage Trust Tours | Change your Reality! Connect with people, Connect with Place. With your Aboriginal guide, follow the course of Birrarung - today's Yarra River and you shall follow the course of this city's history. | Enterprize Park Cnr King and Flinders Streets Melbourne |
Daily | Adult $25 Child under 15 - free of charge Concession $11 |
Bookings essential as conducted within
a group (03) 8622 2600 |
| Melbourne Golden Mile Guided Walk | Walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ and experience
how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne. With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians , pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tour begins at the Visitors Centre, Federation Square Melbourne | Daily 10am – 12pm |
$20 adult $15 concession |
Bookings essential: (03) 9928 0000 or 1300 780 045 |
| The History of Australian
Thoroughbred Racing 1939-2008 |
Don your hats, grab your tote books and race back in time, at Champions new exhibition. Highlights of the exhibition include: Light Finger’s Melbourne Cup, the first for both Bart Cummings and Roy Higgins in 1965; Big Philou’s Caulfield Cup, 1969; Tulloch’s colours; and Bernborough’s Doomden Cup. Visitors can discover the amazing story behind Beldale Ball’s Melbourne Cup and rediscover the important role women have played in racing. | Champions - Australian Racing Museum & Hall
of Fame Federation Square Cnr Flinders Street & Swanston Streets Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 6pm |
Museum entry: $9: Adults $5: Children /concession Free: under 12 years |
1300 139 407 |
| Latin American Soccer Clubs in Melbourne | This exhibition showcases the Chilean and Argentinean Soccer Clubs which have provided a focal point for community life. Both communities arrived as a result of political turmoil and have made a new home in Melbourne, bringing enrichment to the city. | Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A’Beckett Street Melbourne (entry via William St) |
Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm |
Free | 03) 9326 9288 info@historyvictoria.org.au |
| Koorie Voices | This exhibition celebrates the diversity of a culture that has withstood the impact of colonisation for nearly two hundred years. It reveals a history of Victoria that has been hidden, even denied, for over 170 years. | Bunjilaka - the Aboriginal Cultural Centre
at Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Melbourne Story | Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. | Melbourne Gallery Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Tour the Royal Exhibition Building | Discover the history and beauty of this magnificently restored building, which recently became Australia’s first World Heritage Listed building. Experience the life, stories and affections of millions of people that have contributed to this national icon, Museum Victoria’s largest collection object. | Tour starts in the foyer of Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily at 2pm | Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession. | Tours subject availability. Please call 131102 to confirm. |
| Dockers Hill History Walk | Starting at the Richmond Historical Society this walk explores the 50 acre block that Joseph Docker purchased at the first Richmond land sales in 1840. After the walk enjoy light refreshments. | Meet at Richmond Library, 415 Church St, Richmond | 10am - 11.30am | Free | Bookings 9205 5555. |
| Open House at the Old School Museum | Visit the old Myrtleford State School No. 955, 1870--1938, and explore the 1930s Kitchen and Living Room, the Classroom of 1912, displays of Gold Mining Equipment and Military Memorabilia, the Old Newspaper Printing Room and the shed display of Horse-Drawn Agricultural Machinery. | Old School Museum, 29 Elgin Street Myrtleford 3737 |
10.00 am to 3.00pm, Thursday & Friday, October 16 and 17; 2.00--5.00 pm, Sunday, October 12 and 19. |
Adults $2; school children free. | John Taylor: 03-57521963 Eric Barton: 03-57271417 |
| 25 years of the Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society | This fascinating exhibition celebrates 25 years of music and drama in Mansfield | Mansfield Historical Society, Mainsfield Railway Station, 173 High Street, Mansfield Vic 3722. | 11am - 3pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All other times by appointment |
Free | 5779 1094 or mansfieldhs@bigpond.com. |
| The Welcome Nugget and Gold Discovery in the 1850s | An illustrated talk on the 150th Anniversary of the discovery of the Welcome Nugget, and the tricks of finding gold in the deep leads | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Thur & Fri at 11am | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Alluvial Diggings tour (finish with Red Hill Mine) | Explore an alluvial diggings pre-Eureka and the Red Hill Deep Lead Mine | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Fri at 11:30am | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| The Chinese in Goldfields Ballarat | Join the experts to discover Sovereign Hill's new Chinese Camp which tells the story of Ballarat's Chinese diggers | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Wed at 10am & Fri noon | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Steam technology in late-19th century gold-mining | Sovereign Hill's collection of operating steam engines is one of the best in Australia--meet the people who care for it and operate it. | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Mon, Wed & Fri 2pm | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
| Sovereign Hill’s Horses and Horse-Drawn Vehicles | Sovereign Hill has more than 50 working horses for you to meet: see what their working day is like, how they are groomed, what they eat and how they are harnessed. | Sovereign Hill, Main Road, Ballarat | Tue & Fri 10am & Thur 2pm | All activities are free but entry fees apply | 5337 1188 or email schoolbookings@sovereignhill.com.au |
Saturday 18 October
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
| Weekend Bus Trip to the Western District | Visit notable historic homesteads and gardens in the Western district. Properties include ‘Warrook’ at Casterton, ‘Narrapumlap’ and ‘Monavae’ at Hamilton, ‘Mooramong’ at Skipton and others. Enjoy comfortable coach travel and motel accommodation in Hamilton. | Western District | Saturday and Sunday | Final cost and details to be confirmed | National Trust Casey Cardinia Branch (03) 9707 1518 or (03) 9769 5653 |
| An exhibition of the State Library’s Picture Collection | Step back in time and explore the Cowen Gallery’s permanent exhibition of 150 works of art from the Library’s Pictures Collection, including portraits, early Melbourne scenes and European settlement | State Library of Victoria Cowen Gallery 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm Friday – Sunday 10am – 6pm |
Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| The changing face of Victoria | This fascinating permanent exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Exhibits include treasures such as Ned Kelly’s armour as well as photographs, artworks, maps and artefacts. | State Library of Victoria Dome Gallery, Level 5 328 Swanston Street Melbourne |
10am – 5pm | Free | State Library of Victoria (03) 8664 7000 |
| 20th Century Building Tour of Footscray | Come and explore the 20th century buildings in central Footscray | Footscray | Starting point and time to be advised | Free | Bookings essential: Hugh Basset (03) 9689 7973 |
| Our Stories: Past, Present and Future | A fascinating exhibition created by Year 9 students, documenting stories of immigration and cultural diversity in the regional city of Wodonga – from the recollections of post-war migrants to the Sudanese man who settled last year. | Immigration Museum Old Customs House 400 Flinders St Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 5pm | Adults $6 Concessions and Children free entry |
Immigration Museum (03) 9927 2700 |
| Chinatown Heritage Tours |
Watch Melbourne's historic Chinatown come to life with a guided tour by the Chinese Museum. Commences with a guided tour of the fascinating Chinese Museum, followed by a walking tour of the area, bringing back to life the 150 year history of Chinatown. Visit some of the local retailers and learn the history of the precinct. And what better way to finish the tour than with a delicious banquet lunch in one of Chinatown's world class restaurants! | Chinese Museum 22 Cohen Place Melbourne |
Tour with lunch – 3 hours Tour only – 2 hours | Tour with lunch Full price: $34 Concession: $31 Tour only Full price: $18 Concession: $15 |
Bookings essential (03) 9662 2888 |
| Koorie Heritage Trust Tours | Change your Reality! Connect with people, Connect with Place. With your Aboriginal guide, follow the course of Birrarung - today's Yarra River and you shall follow the course of this city's history. | Enterprize Park Cnr King and Flinders Streets Melbourne |
Daily | Adult $25 Child under 15 - free of charge Concession $11 |
Bookings essential as conducted within
a group (03) 8622 2600 |
| Melbourne Golden Mile Guided Walk | Walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ and experience
how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne. With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians , pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tour begins at the Visitors Centre, Federation Square Melbourne | Daily 10am – 12pm |
$20 adult $15 concession |
Bookings essential: (03) 9928 0000 or 1300 780 045 |
| The History of Australian
Thoroughbred Racing 1939-2008 |
Don your hats, grab your tote books and race back in time, at Champions new exhibition. Highlights of the exhibition include: Light Finger’s Melbourne Cup, the first for both Bart Cummings and Roy Higgins in 1965; Big Philou’s Caulfield Cup, 1969; Tulloch’s colours; and Bernborough’s Doomden Cup. Visitors can discover the amazing story behind Beldale Ball’s Melbourne Cup and rediscover the important role women have played in racing. | Champions - Australian Racing Museum & Hall
of Fame Federation Square Cnr Flinders Street & Swanston Streets Melbourne |
Daily 10am – 6pm |
Museum entry: $9: Adults $5: Children /concession Free: under 12 years |
1300 139 407 |
| Koorie Voices | This exhibition celebrates the diversity of a culture that has withstood the impact of colonisation for nearly two hundred years. It reveals a history of Victoria that has been hidden, even denied, for over 170 years. | Bunjilaka - the Aboriginal Cultural Centre
at Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Melbourne Story | Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. | Melbourne Gallery Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily 10am – 5pm |
Admission free with venue admission | 131102 |
| Tour the Royal Exhibition Building | Discover the history and beauty of this magnificently restored building, which recently became Australia’s first World Heritage Listed building. Experience the life, stories and affections of millions of people that have contributed to this national icon, Museum Victoria’s largest collection object. | Tour starts in the foyer of Melbourne Museum 11 Nicholson St Carlton |
Daily at 2pm | Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession. | Tours subject availability. Please call 131102 to confirm. |
| 25 years of the Mansfield Musical and Dramatic Society | This fascinating exhibition celebrates 25 years of music and drama in Mansfield | Mansfield Historical Society, Mainsfield Railway Station, 173 High Street, Mansfield Vic 3722. | 11am - 3pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All other times by appointment |