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.
Get involved!
Is your organisation holding a history event during the week of the 25 October - 1 November? If so, let us know and we’ll include you in the calendar, provide you with a copy of History Week logo and a bundle of postcards to promote history week to your local community.
Drop us an email at info@historyweek.org.au or give us a call on (03) 9326 9288.
And help spread the word! Speak to your local school, newspaper, radio station and community groups and invite them to become involved with and promote History Week.
Click on a date below to see what events are in store on that day. Please check with the event organiser to ensure that their event information is current.
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
Machines in Action Day |
Take a ride on a model steam train and check out historical vehicles in action. This is a unique opportunity to see heritage steam engines and agricultural machinery at work. Items on display include the Cowley Steam Roller, Cowley Steam Traction Engine, the only working Australian made traction engine in the world, along with the Super Sentinel Steam Wagon, the K.L. Bulldog Tractor and many others. |
Scienceworks |
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Included with museum entry. |
13 11 02 |
The Independent Type – Books and Writing in Victoria |
The Independent Type: Books and Writing in Victoria is a free exhibition that celebrates Victoria's rich and diverse written culture. With this important exhibition the State Library celebrates Melbourne's status as a UNESCO City of Literature. The exhibition traces Victoria's literary evolution from traditional Indigenous storytelling through colonial classics to the vibrant contemporary writing scene. |
Keith Murdoch Gallery |
Library opening hours |
Free |
8664 7000 |
A Walk in the Field |
Take part in a guided walk and explore an area of Plenty Gorge Park known as, ‘Janefield’. See the Tanunda Wetlands, once a working quarry and other historically significant sites along the Plenty River. Learn of the history of the Plenty River Mills. Don’t forget suitable attire, footwear and a moderate level of fitness! |
Plenty Gorge Park Janefield Dve Look for signage to indicate meeting point. |
1pm – 4pm (approx 3km return distance) |
Free |
Parks Victoria Office 9407 9900 On the event day: |
Remembering Chinatown |
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Little Bourke Street in Melbourne’s Chinatown using portable MP3 players and a guidebook. This tour takes visitors back to the 1930s and 40s, when Australia moved from the great depression to World War II |
Chinese Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Adult: $10.00* Children & Concession Card holders: $8.00* *Cost includes the walking tour guidebook which can be kept as a souvenir |
9662 2888 |
Ngujarn and Nakun Our Eyes, Our Footprints |
Ngujarn and Nakun: Our Eyes, Our Footprints explores the powerful collective story of the Mullett Family, a Victorian Aboriginal family |
Bunjilaka Gallery |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Station Pier – gateway to a new life |
Station Pier is one of Australia's longest operating passenger piers. It holds iconic significance in Victoria's heritage, and is particularly significant to Victoria's post-war immigrants for whom it is an ongoing symbol of their arrival and the start of their new life. Find out why this landmark has become such an evocative symbol of Victoria's immigration history. |
Immigration Museum |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
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 at Melbourne Museum. |
2pm daily *Tours subject to availability |
Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession |
13 11 02 |
The changing face of Victoria |
This fascinating exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Revisit Victoria's early years, see Ned Kelly's armour and discover key Melbourne stories such as the 1956 Olympics and the Myer department store, and memorable personalities like magician WG Alma. |
Dome Galleries |
10am – 5pm daily |
Free |
8664 7000 |
Melbourne Golden Mile Heritage Trail |
Learn about the history of this magnificent City and walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’. Experiencing how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne into the modern, thriving city it is today! With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians and pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tours depart daily from Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square |
10AM – 12PM |
Cost $20- concession $15 |
9928 0000 |
| The Melbourne Story exhibition | 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 |
Included with museum entry | 131102 |
| Immigration Museum Highlights Tour | Discover the charm of the Immigration Museum, set in the historic Old Custom House. Explore the objects and treasures that tell the stories of people who have migrated from all reaches of the world to make Australia home. | Immigration Museum 400 Flinders St, Melbourne |
2.30pm | Included with museum entry | Group bookings are essential (03) 9927 2754 museumvictoria.com.au |
Family History Research at the Immigration Museum |
Start recording your family history or leave you migration story. The Discovery Centre at Immigration Museum holds a unique collection of books on Australian migration history and offers web access. Staff are available to advise visitors on researching their family history. |
Immigration Museum 400 Flinders St, Melbourne |
Museum opening hours |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Batmania: Our founding fathers? |
Examine the story of the charismatic and much-maligned John Batman. Explore the question of who founded Melbourne - Batman, his bitter rival John Pascoe Fawkner, or pioneer Captain John Lancey? |
City Museum at Old Treasury Spring Street Melbourne |
Museum opening hours |
Adult $5.00 |
(03) 9651 2233 |
| Scienceworks Collection Store Tours | See some of the Museum Victoria objects collected
over the last 100 years! An experienced Tour Guide takes visitors behind the scenes of the Scienceworks Collection Stores, giving a rare look at our unique collection objects. |
Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Run daily for 45 minutes | Included in Museum entry Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Scienceworks Pumping Station Tours | Discover the smelly side of Melbourne’s history at the Pumping Station. Hear some stinky stories from the straining well, explore the magnificent engine room and discover a wartime air-raid shelter as you marvel at the engineering feat that helped overcome the stench of 19th century Melbourne. | Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Open for guided (20 minutes) and self-guided tours daily | Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Picnic at the Lime Kiln | Enjoy a picnic at the Lime Kiln on the foreshore at White Cliffs with the Rye Historical Society. BYO picnic. Note: Lions Club will sell BBQ sausages. | White Cliffs foreshore - past the pier | 11am – 2pm | Free | Pauline Powell paulineepowell@yahoo.com.au |
| Merrigum Heritage Walk | Enjoy a Heritage Walk around Merrigum with the Merrigum & District Historical and Education Society. After the walk enjoy a lovely afternoon tea at the Merrigum Museum. | Leaving from the Merrigum Museum, Waverley Avenue, Merrigum | 1pm – 3pm | $5 (includes afternoon tea) | F Halliday (03) 5855 2330 |
| Hastings People & Places, Past and Present |
A fascinating collection of old and new photographs of Hastings and its people. | Mornington Peninsula Library 7 High Street Hastings |
Library opening hours | Free | Mornington Peninsula Library: 5950 1710 |
| “Fitzroy’s Founding Footsteps” | Take a guided tour of part of historic Fitzroy, and learn about many of the buildings important in the suburb’s early history. They include St Mark’s Anglican Church, one of Melbourne’s earliest bluestone churches, Cobden Terrace, a fine example of Fitzroy terrace houses, Pastor Doug Nicholls’ Aboriginal Church of Christ, and the Napier Hotel, a significant example of Art Deco architecture. Free brochure included. | Fitzroy Town Hall, Napier Street Fitzroy (meet on the steps) | 11.00 AM | Free | fitzroyhistorysociety@yahoo.com.au |
| Fitzroy’s Local History Collection | Browse the Local History Collection at the Fitzroy Library – including early rate books, business directories, newspapers and photographs, and a wide range of books. Members of the Fitzroy History Society will be present to help you access the collection and even research your own house or family history. | Fitzroy Library, Moor Street Fitzroy | 2.00 PM – 4.00 PM | Free | fitzroyhistorysociety@yahoo.com.au |
| Scouting in Geelong | An Exhibition of memorabilia from the past one hundred
years of Scouting in Geelong. Put on to mark the Centenary of the Scout movement in the Geelong Region. This Exhibition is complimentary to that now showing at Geelong’s National Wool Museum. |
The Heights Heritage House and Garden. 140 Aphrasia Street, Newtown, Geelong. | 12noon to 4pm, Sundays and Wednesday of History week. Groups by appointment. |
Included with Museum Entry. | 52 21 3510 the.hyts@bigpond.net.au |
| Eldorado Museum Association - Ruby Anniversary Open Day Celebrations | Come and celebrate 40 years of the Eldorado Museum Association as they open their doors to the public. Enjoy live music, afternoon tea, a treasure hunt and a birthday cake! And don't forget to wear a touch of red for this ruby celebration. |
Main Street, Eldorado | 2pm - 4.30pm | free | Sue Phillips, 03 5725 1542 |
| FLINDERS PIONEER CEMETERY TOURS | Come and explore the Flinders Pioneer Cemetery on a fascinating guided tour with the Flinders District Historical Society | Stokes Street, Flinders. Mel Ref: 261 J7 | 11am and 2pm - approx 1 hour duration | free but bookings essential as numbers are limited | Bookings Ken Lacey 5989 0802 or Heather Hamilton 59890145 |
| La Trobe’s Cottage Tour. | La Trobe’s Cottage was the home of Victoria’s first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe. He brought the pre-fabricated cottage to Australia from England in 1839 when he arrived as Superintendent of the Port Phillip District of New South Wales with his Swiss wife Sophie and their two year old daughter Agnes. The cottage was removed and partly reconstructed in the Botanic Gardens in 1964, and subsequently moved to its present site in 1998. Part of the current cottage, the original dining room, is the oldest building in Melbourne. The cottage holds some of La Trobe’s furniture and other La Trobe artifacts. | Cnr Birdwood Avenue & Dallas Brooks Drive, South Yarra. Mel ref. 44 A12 | 2 – 4pm | $5.00 | 9656 9800 |
| Get into Art! PGAV Open Day. | Join us for a variety of talks and tours discussing artworks on display at the City Museum. | City Museum, Old Treasury Building Spring Street, Melbourne |
10am - 4pm | Free with entry, Adults $8.50, concessions $5 | For further details phone 9651 2233 |
| Centenary of Rail into Alexandra | Come and celebrate 100 years of rail into Alexandra with steam train rides, displays, a parade, lots of fun activities for the kids, food and drink stalls and much more! |
Alexandra Timber Tramway & Museum Station Street, Alexandra |
9am - 4pm | Admission to the site is free. Train rides will be $5.00 per person per trip. | 0412 653 647 |
| Community Open Day at the Old School Museum | Come and explore the Myrtleford Old School Museum | 29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford | 2pm – 5pm | $2 Adults, 50c children | (03)57521963 or (03)57271417 |
| Yakandandah Museum Open Day | Come and explore the Yackandandah Museum, Conservation
and Storage Room and join in the launch of "Yackandandah Stories" and their new blog. |
Yackandandah Museum, High Street, Yackandandah | 2pm | gold coin donation | 0260270627 (11 A.M. - 4 P.M. Wednesday - Sunday)
or email: ykbankmuseum@yahoo.com.au |
| Early orchard equipment and 19th century life around Manningham | Explore early orchard equipment and 19th century life
around Manningham at this fascinating exhibition by the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society. |
Schramm's Cottage Complex, Victoria Street, Doncaster | 2.00 to 5.00 pm. Special arrangements can be made
for tour groups to visit mid week as required |
Adults $4.00 and children $1.00 | 9844 2392 |
| Blood on the Southern Cross | Murder, treason and rebellion are ingredients which helped make the Eureka Stockade one of our most emotive and enduring national stories. Spring is the perfect time to experience Sovereign Hill's sound and light show which unravels this powerful chapter of our history in the most spectacular fashion. | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au. Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au | ||
| Pioneer Steamships Exhibition | Explore the pictures, manuscripts and memorabilia of this fascinating exhibition on pioneer steamships of Melbourne and Port Phillip (1938 - 1900). | Gem Pier, Williamstown | 11 am to 3.30pm. | Free | Peter Williams - 9397 2363 |
| 75th Anniversary - 1934 Centenary Air Race | Come and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the greatest air race event the world has seen, the 1934 MacRobertson "Centenary Air Race" held to celebrate the then centenary of Victoria and Melbourne through a pioneering air race from England to Australia - see displays and artifacts from the race. See the museum's rare Douglas DC-2 presented as the famous KLM airliner "Uiver" that came second overall in the race, and first on handicap, along with the wider story of Australian Flight with rare engines and aircraft dating from 1910 through to the moden jet age. | Australian National Aviation Museum - corner First
St & Second Avenue Moorabbin Airport - Melways 87 G4 |
10am to 5pm | Normal museum entry applies | info@aarg.com.au & website www.aarg.com.au/air-race.htm |
| Learmonth Old Shire Hall Open Day | Visit Learmonth and explore the marvellous Old Shire Hall complex. Learmonth was the seat of the former Shire of Ballarat (the first Shire gazetted in Victoria) and a business hub for a dynamic rural and farming economy of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Come and experience the history of the Shire and view our collection of artefacts and records. | Old Shire Hall, High St. Learmonth. | free | 11am – 2pm | David Spenceley. Treasurer, LDHS. 03-5338-4361 |
| Lilydale & District Historical Society Research Assistance | Help with research queries | Lilydale Library Anderson Street, Lilydale |
1pm-4pm | Free | ph. 9294 3120 |
| Warrandyte Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Ringwood Library 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| North Ringwood Photographic Display | Get a historic glimpse of North Ringwood | Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| Knox Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9801 1422 |
| Post WW2 Immigration photographic display | Explore this fascinating photographic display of post WW2 immigration relating to the Upper Gully area. | Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9294 8140 |
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
Ngujarn and Nakun Our Eyes, Our Footprints |
Ngujarn and Nakun: Our Eyes, Our Footprints explores the powerful collective story of the Mullett Family, a Victorian Aboriginal family |
Bunjilaka Gallery |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
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 at Melbourne Museum. |
2pm daily *Tours subject to availability |
Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession |
13 11 02 |
Remembering Chinatown |
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Little Bourke Street in Melbourne’s Chinatown using portable MP3 players and a guidebook. This tour takes visitors back to the 1930s and 40s, when Australia moved from the great depression to World War II |
Chinese Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Adult: $10.00* Children & Concession Card holders: $8.00* *Cost includes the walking tour guidebook which can be kept as a souvenir |
9662 2888 |
Station Pier – gateway to a new life |
Station Pier is one of Australia's longest operating passenger piers. It holds iconic significance in Victoria's heritage, and is particularly significant to Victoria's post-war immigrants for whom it is an ongoing symbol of their arrival and the start of their new life. Find out why this landmark has become such an evocative symbol of Victoria's immigration history. |
Immigration Museum |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Urban Workshop exhibition |
The Urban Workshop dig (Casselden Place) was undertaken in 2002 and at the time of excavation was the biggest archaeological dig ever carried out in Victoria. It revealed not only artefacts in their thousands, but gave us an even greater glimpse into the life and times of Melbourne's 19th century. The Urban Workshop exhibition includes numerous artefacts from the 250,000 unearthed during the excavation. |
Foyer of |
9am – 5pm |
Free |
For more information see: |
The changing face of Victoria |
This fascinating exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Revisit Victoria's early years, see Ned Kelly's armour and discover key Melbourne stories such as the 1956 Olympics and the Myer department store, and memorable personalities like magician WG Alma. |
Dome Galleries |
10am – 5pm daily |
Free |
8664 7000 |
Melbourne Golden Mile Heritage Trail |
Learn about the history of this magnificent City and walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’. Experiencing how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne into the modern, thriving city it is today! With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians and pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tours depart daily from Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square |
10AM – 12PM |
Cost $20- concession $15 |
9928 0000 |
Batmania: Our founding fathers? |
Examine the story of the charismatic and much-maligned John Batman. Explore the question of who founded Melbourne - Batman, his bitter rival John Pascoe Fawkner, or pioneer Captain John Lancey? |
City Museum at Old Treasury Spring Street Melbourne |
Museum opening hours |
Adult $5.00 |
(03) 9651 2233 |
The Melbourne Story exhibition |
Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. |
Melbourne Gallery |
Daily |
Included with museum entry |
131102 |
Immigration Museum Highlights Tour |
Discover the charm of the Immigration Museum, set in the historic Old Custom House. Explore the objects and treasures that tell the stories of people who have migrated from all reaches of the world to make Australia home. |
Immigration Museum |
2.30pm |
Included with museum entry |
Group bookings are essential |
Family History Research at the Immigration Museum |
Start recording your family history or leave you migration story. The Discovery Centre at Immigration Museum holds a unique collection of books on Australian migration history and offers web access. Staff are available to advise visitors on researching their family history. |
Immigration Museum 400 Flinders St, Melbourne |
Museum opening hours |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Walkin’ Birrarung |
This unique walk gives participants a sense of a small, but significant portion of the ancestral lands of the Kulin people. Walkin’ Birrarung is a journey back through time exploring the dramatic and irrevocable changes of both the people and the place. A multiple sensory experience that evokes the memories of a vibrant natural, and cultural landscape. |
Enterprize Park |
Length: 1.45 - 2.00 hrs |
Adult $25 |
Bookings essential as conducted within a group |
| Scienceworks Collection Store Tours | See some of the Museum Victoria objects collected over the
last 100 years! An experienced Tour Guide takes visitors behind the scenes of the Scienceworks Collection Stores, giving a rare look at our unique collection objects. |
Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Run daily for 45 minutes | Included in Museum entry Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Scienceworks Pumping Station Tours | Discover the smelly side of Melbourne’s history at the Pumping Station. Hear some stinky stories from the straining well, explore the magnificent engine room and discover a wartime air-raid shelter as you marvel at the engineering feat that helped overcome the stench of 19th century Melbourne. | Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Open for guided (20 minutes) and self-guided tours daily | Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Celebrating 100 Years of the Gould League of Bird Lovers | Explore the history of the Gould League and a range of badges and certificates from Victoria and NSW. | Kyabram Community Hub, 46 Lake Road, Kyabram 3620 | 10 AM - 4 PM Monday - Friday during History Week | Free | Mavis Knight - cloverfield2@bigpond.com Tel:03 58 521910 |
| Those Remarkable Liardets - talk | The first family to settle Sandridge: What were they thinking, to leave London society and sail with nine children to rough it in the colonies? A talk by Ynys Grecian - great-great-granddaughter of Caroline and Wilbraham Liardet. | Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society meeting. 1st Floor, Port Melbourne Town Hall, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne | 7.30pm | Free | pmhps@hotmail.com |
| Those Remarkable Liardets - an exhibition | Step back in time at this captivating exhibition on the first family to settle Sandridge | Port Melbourne Town Hall gallery, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne | 8.30 am to 8.00 pm Monday/Tuesday and to 6.00 pm Wednesday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm Saturday | Free | pmhps@hotmail.com |
| Open Day for Schools at the Old School Museum | Bring your class along to explore the Myrtleford Old School Museum | 29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford | 10am - 3pm | Free | 5752 1963 or 57271417 |
| Blood on the Southern Cross | Murder, treason and rebellion are ingredients which helped make the Eureka Stockade one of our most emotive and enduring national stories. Spring is the perfect time to experience Sovereign Hill's sound and light show which unravels this powerful chapter of our history in the most spectacular fashion. | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au. Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au | ||
| 75th Anniversary - 1934 Centenary Air Race | Come and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the greatest air race event the world has seen, the 1934 MacRobertson "Centenary Air Race" held to celebrate the then centenary of Victoria and Melbourne through a pioneering air race from England to Australia - see displays and artifacts from the race. See the museum's rare Douglas DC-2 presented as the famous KLM airliner "Uiver" that came second overall in the race, and first on handicap, along with the wider story of Australian Flight with rare engines and aircraft dating from 1910 through to the moden jet age. | Australian National Aviation Museum - corner First St & Second Avenue Moorabbin Airport - Melways 87 G4 |
12 midday to 4pm | Normal museum entry applies | info@aarg.com.au & website www.aarg.com.au/air-race.htm |
| Stories from the Supreme Court Archives | Come and visit the public spaces at the Supreme Court of Victoria, where you can find out about Judicial Robes and other stories from the Supreme Court Archives. |
Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 William Street, Melbourne | 9.30 to 4.30 | Free | 9603 6336 |
| Upper Yarra Living History Group Help us make history! |
Come and help the Upper Yarra Living History Group identify local photos for an upcoming photographic exhibition. | Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction | Library opening hours | Free | ph 5967 1588 |
| Montrose Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Montrose Library Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Road and Swansea Road, Montrose |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9728 4224 |
| Monbulk Photographic Display | Step back in time with the Monbulk Historical Society’s photographic Display of the Artisans of Kallista, The Patch and Monbulk localities. | Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave | Library Opening hours | Free | ph. 9754 7266 |
| 30th Anniversary of Mooroolbark Community | Enjoy memorabilia & a photographic display celebrating 30th anniversary of Mooroolbark Community Centre and Red Earth Festival. | Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9726 8200 |
| Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes | Explore the unique Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes exhibition in the Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Wandin & District Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Warrandyte Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Ringwood Library 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| North Ringwood Photographic Display | Get a historic glimpse of North Ringwood | Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| Knox Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9801 1422 |
| Post WW2 Immigration photographic display | Explore this fascinating photographic display of post WW2 immigration relating to the Upper Gully area. | Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9294 8140 |
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
Travelling Treasures Program |
The State Library of Victoria's collection experts take to the road with a selection of the Library's treasures. The Travelling Treasures program offers audiences the chance to see some of our most precious collection items and ask questions about them. |
Lakes Entrance |
6pm – 7.30pm Free sessions will also be held during the day for local secondary school students (Years 7 and 8) by the Library's Education Programs Unit. |
Free |
8664 7558 or education@slv.vic.gov.au |
Historic Highton |
Explore Historic Highton! Meet in St Luke’s Old Church, followed by a self-drive tour of historic Highton places and an evening meal at a nearby venue. |
St Luke’s Uniting Church, 174 Barrabool Road, Highton |
4pm |
Free |
Liz Bates – 5243 1986 |
Ngujarn and Nakun Our Eyes, Our Footprints |
Ngujarn and Nakun: Our Eyes, Our Footprints explores the powerful collective story of the Mullett Family, a Victorian Aboriginal family |
Bunjilaka Gallery |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
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 at Melbourne Museum. |
2pm daily *Tours subject to availability |
Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession |
13 11 02 |
Remembering Chinatown |
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Little Bourke Street in Melbourne’s Chinatown using portable MP3 players and a guidebook. This tour takes visitors back to the 1930s and 40s, when Australia moved from the great depression to World War II |
Chinese Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Adult: $10.00* Children & Concession Card holders: $8.00* *Cost includes the walking tour guidebook which can be kept as a souvenir |
9662 2888 |
Station Pier – gateway to a new life |
Station Pier is one of Australia's longest operating passenger piers. It holds iconic significance in Victoria's heritage, and is particularly significant to Victoria's post-war immigrants for whom it is an ongoing symbol of their arrival and the start of their new life. Find out why this landmark has become such an evocative symbol of Victoria's immigration history. |
Immigration Museum
|
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Urban Workshop exhibition |
The Urban Workshop dig was undertaken in 2002 and at the time of excavation was the biggest archaeological dig ever carried out in Victoria. It revealed not only artefacts in their thousands, but gave us an even greater glimpse into the life and times of Melbourne's 19th century. The Urban Workshop exhibition includes numerous artefacts from the 250,000 unearthed during the excavation. |
Foyer of |
9am – 5pm |
Free |
For more information see: |
The changing face of Victoria |
This fascinating exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Revisit Victoria's early years, see Ned Kelly's armour and discover key Melbourne stories such as the 1956 Olympics and the Myer department store, and memorable personalities like magician WG Alma. |
Dome Galleries |
10am – 5pm daily |
Free |
8664 7000 |
Melbourne Golden Mile Heritage Trail |
Learn about the history of this magnificent City and walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’. Experiencing how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne into the modern, thriving city it is today! With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians and pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tours depart daily from Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square |
10AM – 12PM |
Cost $20- concession $15 |
9928 0000 |
Batmania: Our founding fathers? |
Examine the story of the charismatic and much-maligned John Batman. Explore the question of who founded Melbourne - Batman, his bitter rival John Pascoe Fawkner, or pioneer Captain John Lancey? |
City Museum at Old Treasury Spring Street Melbourne |
Museum opening hours |
Adult $5.00 |
(03) 9651 2233 |
The Melbourne Story exhibition |
Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. |
Melbourne Gallery |
Daily |
Included with museum entry |
131102 |
Immigration Museum Highlights Tour |
Discover the charm of the Immigration Museum, set in the historic Old Custom House. Explore the objects and treasures that tell the stories of people who have migrated from all reaches of the world to make Australia home. |
Immigration Museum |
2.30pm |
Included with museum entry |
Group bookings are essential |
Family History Research at the Immigration Museum |
Start recording your family history or leave you migration story. The Discovery Centre at Immigration Museum holds a unique collection of books on Australian migration history and offers web access. Staff are available to advise visitors on researching their family history. |
Immigration Museum 400 Flinders St, Melbourne |
Museum opening hours |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Walkin’ Birrarung |
This unique walk gives participants a sense of a small, but significant portion of the ancestral lands of the Kulin people. Walkin’ Birrarung is a journey back through time exploring the dramatic and irrevocable changes of both the people and the place. A multiple sensory experience that evokes the memories of a vibrant natural, and cultural landscape. |
Enterprize Park |
Length: 1.45 - 2.00 hrs |
Adult $25 |
Bookings essential as conducted within a group |
| Scienceworks Collection Store Tours | See some of the Museum Victoria objects collected over the
last 100 years! An experienced Tour Guide takes visitors behind the scenes of the Scienceworks Collection Stores, giving a rare look at our unique collection objects. |
Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Run daily for 45 minutes | Included in Museum entry Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Scienceworks Pumping Station Tours | Discover the smelly side of Melbourne’s history at the Pumping Station. Hear some stinky stories from the straining well, explore the magnificent engine room and discover a wartime air-raid shelter as you marvel at the engineering feat that helped overcome the stench of 19th century Melbourne. | Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Open for guided (20 minutes) and self-guided tours daily | Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Celebrating 100 Years of the Gould League of Bird Lovers | Explore the history of the Gould League and a range of badges and certificates from Victoria and NSW. | Kyabram Community Hub, 46 Lake Road, Kyabram 3620 | 10 AM - 4 PM Monday - Friday during History Week | Free | Mavis Knight - cloverfield2@bigpond.com Tel:03 58 521910 |
| Those Remarkable Liardets - an exhibition | Step back in time at this captivating exhibition on the first family to settle Sandridge | Port Melbourne Town Hall gallery, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne | 8.30 am to 8.00 pm Monday/Tuesday and to 6.00 pm Wednesday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm Saturday | Free | pmhps@hotmail.com |
| Open Day for Schools at the Old School Museum | Bring your class along to explore the Myrtleford Old School Museum | 29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford | 10am - 3pm | Free | 5752 1963 or 57271417 |
| Meet the Redcoats | Meet the Redcoat Soldiers of the 40th Regiment who will explain the life of a soldier on the goldfields and discuss their uniform and duties and demonstrate how to load a fire and an 1850s rifle. | Carver and Dalton, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | 14.30 | free with admission | www.sovereignhill.com.au |
| The Creswick Mining Disaster | Be among the first school students to view the dramatic new underground mine experience retelling the story of the 1882 Creswick Mine Disaster. | Start at Mine Booking Office, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | 10.15, 11.00, 12.00, 15.00 | free. Schools only - bookings essential | www.sovereignhill.com.au |
| Special Gold Pour | Students, take-up this special opportunity to get up close and personal with a real gold bar! | Gold Pour, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | 12.00 | schools only - bookings essential | www.sovereignhill.com.au |
| Blood on the Southern Cross | Murder, treason and rebellion are ingredients which helped make the Eureka Stockade one of our most emotive and enduring national stories. Spring is the perfect time to experience Sovereign Hill's sound and light show which unravels this powerful chapter of our history in the most spectacular fashion. | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au. Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au | ||
| Pioneer Steamships Exhibition | Explore the pictures, manuscripts and memorabilia of this fascinating exhibition on pioneer steamships of Melbourne and Port Phillip (1938 - 1900). | Gem Pier, Williamstown | 11 am to 3.30pm. | Free | Peter Williams - 9397 2363 |
| 75th Anniversary - 1934 Centenary Air Race | Come and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the greatest air race event the world has seen, the 1934 MacRobertson "Centenary Air Race" held to celebrate the then centenary of Victoria and Melbourne through a pioneering air race from England to Australia - see displays and artifacts from the race. See the museum's rare Douglas DC-2 presented as the famous KLM airliner "Uiver" that came second overall in the race, and first on handicap, along with the wider story of Australian Flight with rare engines and aircraft dating from 1910 through to the moden jet age. | Australian National Aviation Museum - corner First St & Second Avenue Moorabbin Airport - Melways 87 G4 |
12 midday to 4pm | Normal museum entry applies | info@aarg.com.au & website www.aarg.com.au/air-race.htm |
| Researching Your Irish Ancestors | Join Betty Slater at this informative discussion | Meeting room - Ballarat City Library 178 Doveton Street, Ballarat |
7.30pm | Free | Betty – 5331 7834 |
| Stories from the Supreme Court Archives | Come and visit the public spaces at the Supreme Court of Victoria, where you can find out about Judicial Robes and other stories from the Supreme Court Archives. |
Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 William Street, Melbourne | 9.30 to 4.30 | Free | 9603 6336 |
| Golf Society of Australia Luncheon | Join the Golf Society of Australia for their History Week luncheon, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Canada Cup which was held at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. | Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Cheltenham Road, Black Rock | 11.30am | $15 - bookings essential | Ian Rennick - ian@rennick.com or 9890 4430 |
| Golf in Melbourne before 1900 | Join the Golf Society of Australia for a fascinating discussion on Golf in Melbourne before 1900. | Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Cheltenham Road, Black Rock | 1.30pm - 3.30pm | free | Ian Rennick - ian@rennick.com or 9890 4430 |
| Upper Yarra Living History Group Help us make history! |
Come and help the Upper Yarra Living History Group identify local photos for an upcoming photographic exhibition. | Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction | Library opening hours | Free | ph 5967 1588 |
| Montrose Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Montrose Library Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Road and Swansea Road, Montrose |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9728 4224 |
| Healesville & District Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Healesville Library 231 Maroondah Highway Healesville |
Library Opening Hours: | Free | ph. 5962 4423 |
| Monbulk Photographic Display | Step back in time with the Monbulk Historical Society’s photographic Display of the Artisans of Kallista, The Patch and Monbulk localities. | Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave | Library Opening hours | Free | ph. 9754 7266 |
| 30th Anniversary of Mooroolbark Community | Enjoy memorabilia & a photographic display celebrating 30th anniversary of Mooroolbark Community Centre and Red Earth Festival. | Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9726 8200 |
| Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes | Explore the unique Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes exhibition in the Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Wandin & District Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Warrandyte Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Ringwood Library 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| North Ringwood Photographic Display | Get a historic glimpse of North Ringwood | Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| From Horseshoes to High Fashion, a History of Eastland | Celebrate the launch of the new book, ‘From Horseshoes to High Fashion, a History of Eastland’ by Richard Carter | Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood | 8pm | Free | Russ Haines 98764367 |
| Knox Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9801 1422 |
| Post WW2 Immigration photographic display | Explore this fascinating photographic display of post WW2 immigration relating to the Upper Gully area. | Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9294 8140 |
| Restoring History to the School Curriculum | Gain a fascinating insight into the future of history in our schools. This informative lecture by Professor Stuart Macintyre, will explore the process that is currently underway to develop history as a distinct subject on the national curriculum from Prep to Year 12. | Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 239 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne (entry via William Street) | 5.45pm - 6.45pm (tea and coffee from 5.15pm) | $5.50 non-members. Free to members of RHSV. | 9326 9288 |
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
Travelling Treasures Program |
The State Library of Victoria's collection experts take to the road with a selection of the Library's treasures. The Travelling Treasures program offers audiences the chance to see some of our most precious collection items and ask questions about them. |
Bairnsdale |
6pm – 7.30pm Free sessions will also be held during the day for local secondary school students (Years 7 and 8) by the Library's Education Programs Unit. |
Free |
03 8664 7558 or education@slv.vic.gov.au |
Ngujarn and Nakun Our Eyes, Our Footprints |
Ngujarn and Nakun: Our Eyes, Our Footprints explores the powerful collective story of the Mullett Family, a Victorian Aboriginal family |
Bunjilaka Gallery |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
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 at Melbourne Museum. |
2pm daily *Tours subject to availability |
Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession |
13 11 02 |
Remembering Chinatown |
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Little Bourke Street in Melbourne’s Chinatown using portable MP3 players and a guidebook. This tour takes visitors back to the 1930s and 40s, when Australia moved from the great depression to World War II |
Chinese Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Adult: $10.00* Children & Concession Card holders: $8.00* *Cost includes the walking tour guidebook which can be kept as a souvenir |
9662 2888 |
Station Pier – gateway to a new life |
Station Pier is one of Australia's longest operating passenger piers. It holds iconic significance in Victoria's heritage, and is particularly significant to Victoria's post-war immigrants for whom it is an ongoing symbol of their arrival and the start of their new life. Find out why this landmark has become such an evocative symbol of Victoria's immigration history. |
Immigration Museum |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Urban Workshop exhibition |
The Urban Workshop dig was undertaken in 2002 and at the time of excavation was the biggest archaeological dig ever carried out in Victoria. It revealed not only artefacts in their thousands, but gave us an even greater glimpse into the life and times of Melbourne's 19th century. The Urban Workshop exhibition includes numerous artefacts from the 250,000 unearthed during the excavation. |
Foyer of |
9am – 5pm |
Free |
For more information see: |
The changing face of Victoria |
This fascinating exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Revisit Victoria's early years, see Ned Kelly's armour and discover key Melbourne stories such as the 1956 Olympics and the Myer department store, and memorable personalities like magician WG Alma. |
Dome Galleries |
10am – 5pm daily |
Free |
8664 7000 |
Melbourne Golden Mile Heritage Trail |
Learn about the history of this magnificent City and walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’. Experiencing how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne into the modern, thriving city it is today! With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians and pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tours depart daily from Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square |
10AM – 12PM |
Cost $20- concession $15 |
9928 0000 |
Batmania: Our founding fathers? |
Examine the story of the charismatic and much-maligned John Batman. Explore the question of who founded Melbourne - Batman, his bitter rival John Pascoe Fawkner, or pioneer Captain John Lancey? |
City Museum at Old Treasury Spring Street Melbourne |
Museum opening hours |
Adult $5.00 |
(03) 9651 2233 |
The Melbourne Story exhibition |
Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. |
Melbourne Gallery |
Daily |
Included with museum entry |
131102 |
Immigration Museum Highlights Tour |
Discover the charm of the Immigration Museum, set in the historic Old Custom House. Explore the objects and treasures that tell the stories of people who have migrated from all reaches of the world to make Australia home. |
Immigration Museum
|
2.30pm |
Included with museum entry |
Group bookings are essential |
Family History Research at the Immigration Museum |
Start recording your family history or leave you migration story. The Discovery Centre at Immigration Museum holds a unique collection of books on Australian migration history and offers web access. Staff are available to advise visitors on researching their family history. |
Immigration Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Walkin’ Birrarung |
This unique walk gives participants a sense of a small, but significant portion of the ancestral lands of the Kulin people. Walkin’ Birrarung is a journey back through time exploring the dramatic and irrevocable changes of both the people and the place. A multiple sensory experience that evokes the memories of a vibrant natural, and cultural landscape. |
Enterprize Park |
Length: 1.45 - 2.00 hrs |
Adult $25 |
Bookings essential as conducted within a group |
| Scienceworks Collection Store Tours | See some of the Museum Victoria objects collected over the
last 100 years! An experienced Tour Guide takes visitors behind the scenes of the Scienceworks Collection Stores, giving a rare look at our unique collection objects. |
Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Run daily for 45 minutes | Included in Museum entry Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Scienceworks Pumping Station Tours | Discover the smelly side of Melbourne’s history at the Pumping Station. Hear some stinky stories from the straining well, explore the magnificent engine room and discover a wartime air-raid shelter as you marvel at the engineering feat that helped overcome the stench of 19th century Melbourne. | Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Open for guided (20 minutes) and self-guided tours daily | Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| BELFAST 1859/60 - 150 YEARS AGO | Exhibition and readings from local historians | History Centre Gipps Street Port Fairy |
Museum is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from
2.00pm to 5.00pm. The readings will be held each day from 2.30pm - 3pm approx |
$3 each day Free on Saturday 31 October |
Port Fairy Historical Society pfhs@datafast.net.au |
| Scouting in Geelong | An Exhibition of memorabilia from the past one hundred years
of Scouting in Geelong. Put on to mark the Centenary of the Scout movement in the Geelong Region. This Exhibition is complimentary to that now showing at Geelong’s National Wool Museum. |
The Heights Heritage House and Garden. 140 Aphrasia Street, Newtown, Geelong. | 12noon to 4pm, Sundays and Wednesday of History week. Groups by appointment. |
Included with Museum Entry. | 52 21 3510 the.hyts@bigpond.net.au |
| Celebrating 100 Years of the Gould League of Bird Lovers | Explore the history of the Gould League and a range of badges and certificates from Victoria and NSW. | Kyabram Community Hub, 46 Lake Road, Kyabram 3620 | 10 AM - 4 PM Monday - Friday during History Week | Free | Mavis Knight - cloverfield2@bigpond.com Tel:03 58 521910 |
| Those Remarkable Liardets - an exhibition | Step back in time at this captivating exhibition on the first family to settle Sandridge | Port Melbourne Town Hall gallery, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne | 8.30 am to 8.00 pm Monday/Tuesday and to 6.00 pm Wednesday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm Saturday | Free | pmhps@hotmail.com |
| Fur, Feathers and Flappers! | Relive the glitz and glamour of the 1920s. Join Assistant Curator Lucy Bracey for a lively discussion about life in Melbourne during the interwar period. |
City Museum, Old Treasury Building Spring Street, Melbourne |
10am | Free with entry, bookings essential | 9651 2233 |
| Open Day for Schools at the Old School Museum | Bring your class along to explore the Myrtleford Old School Museum | 29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford | 10am - 3pm | Free | 5752 1963 or 57271417 |
| Meet the Redcoats | Meet the Redcoat Soldiers of the 40th Regiment who will explain the life of a soldier on the goldfields and discuss their uniform and duties and demonstrate how to load a fire and an 1850s rifle. | Carver and Dalton, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | 14.30 | free with admission | www.sovereignhill.com.au |
| The Creswick Mining Disaster | Be among the first school students to view the dramatic new underground mine experience retelling the story of the 1882 Creswick Mine Disaster. | Start at Mine Booking Office, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | 10.15, 11.00, 12.00, 15.00 | free. Schools only - bookings essential | www.sovereignhill.com.au |
| Special Gold Pour | Students, take-up this special opportunity to get up close and personal with a real gold bar! | Gold Pour, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | 12.00 | schools only - bookings essential | www.sovereignhill.com.au |
| Blood on the Southern Cross | Murder, treason and rebellion are ingredients which helped make the Eureka Stockade one of our most emotive and enduring national stories. Spring is the perfect time to experience Sovereign Hill's sound and light show which unravels this powerful chapter of our history in the most spectacular fashion. | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au. Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au | ||
| Heritage Treasures in Moonee Ponds | Enjoy a heritage walk around the historic Moonee Ponds precinct. Visit the former Moonee Ponds Courthouse, Moonee Valley Civic Centre, Clocktower Centre, Sam Merrifield Library, Queen's Park and St Thomas' Anglican Church where we will see some hidden treasures. Easy walking. | Meet at the old Moonee Ponds Courthouse, corner of Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds and Kellaway Avenue. | 9.30 to 11.30 am | $5.00 | 9370 4607 for bookings, which are essential for access to some buildings |
| Open Day at the Local History Room | Come and join the Whitehorse Historical Society "behind the scenes" at the Local History Room. See what the volunteers get up to as you learn how documents, photographs and artefacts are catalogued and used for research and display. | Local History Room, Schwerkolt Cottage Museum Complex Deep Creek Road Mitcham. | 10-00am until 12 noon | free | Whitehorse Historical Society Local History Room 9873 4946 |
| 75th Anniversary - 1934 Centenary Air Race | Come and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the greatest air race event the world has seen, the 1934 MacRobertson "Centenary Air Race" held to celebrate the then centenary of Victoria and Melbourne through a pioneering air race from England to Australia - see displays and artifacts from the race. See the museum's rare Douglas DC-2 presented as the famous KLM airliner "Uiver" that came second overall in the race, and first on handicap, along with the wider story of Australian Flight with rare engines and aircraft dating from 1910 through to the moden jet age. | Australian National Aviation Museum - corner First St & Second Avenue Moorabbin Airport - Melways 87 G4 |
12 midday to 4pm | Normal museum entry applies | info@aarg.com.au & website www.aarg.com.au/air-race.htm |
| Stories from the Supreme Court Archives | Come and visit the public spaces at the Supreme Court of Victoria, where you can find out about Judicial Robes and other stories from the Supreme Court Archives. |
Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 William Street, Melbourne | 9.30 to 4.30 | Free | 9603 6336 |
| Upper Yarra Living History Group Help us make history! |
Come and help the Upper Yarra Living History Group identify local photos for an upcoming photographic exhibition. | Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction | Library opening hours | Free | ph 5967 1588 |
| Montrose Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Montrose Library Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Road and Swansea Road, Montrose |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9728 4224 |
| Healesville & District Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Healesville Library 231 Maroondah Highway Healesville |
Library Opening Hours: | Free | ph. 5962 4423 |
| Monbulk Photographic Display | Step back in time with the Monbulk Historical Society’s photographic Display of the Artisans of Kallista, The Patch and Monbulk localities. | Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave | Library Opening hours | Free | ph. 9754 7266 |
| Monbulk Historical Society Research Assistance | General research queries answered: | Belgrave Library Reynolds Lane, Belgrave |
10.30am-1pm | Free | ph. 9754 7266 |
| 30th Anniversary of Mooroolbark Community | Enjoy memorabilia & a photographic display celebrating 30th anniversary of Mooroolbark Community Centre and Red Earth Festival. | Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9726 8200 |
| Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes | Explore the unique Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes exhibition in the Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Wandin & District Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Warrandyte Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Ringwood Library 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| North Ringwood Photographic Display | Get a historic glimpse of North Ringwood | Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| Knox Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9801 1422 |
| Post WW2 Immigration photographic display | Explore this fascinating photographic display of post WW2 immigration relating to the Upper Gully area. | Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9294 8140 |
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
The Shrine of Remembrance: Past and Present Public Lecture |
This year the Shrine of Remembrance will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Throughout the Shrine’s 75 year history there have been five Chairmen of Trustees. Wing Commander Peter Isaacson was Chairman from 1983 – 2000. Mr. John Taylor became Chairman in 2000 and oversaw the development of the Visitor Centre in 2003. Both men have seen numerous changes take place at the Shrine of Remembrance. Join them as they discuss the Shrine’s past, present and plans for the future. |
Shrine of Remembrance Visitor Centre |
2pm |
Gold coin donation which includes afternoon tea |
Bookings are essential for all lectures - please email programs@shrine.org.au or call (03) 9661 8100 |
Anniversary of Ned Kelly’sConviction – Re-enactment of theCommittal and Supreme Court Trial |
In a first for a Melbourne audience, Ned Kelly enthusiasts can take part in the Beechworth Committal and Supreme Court trials of Ned Kelly. Held on the anniversary of Ned’s sentencing on the same site in 1880, audience members have a unique opportunity to not only see both trials but actually take part in the scripted performances. Includes drinks and canapés. |
Old Melbourne Gaol |
6:00pm – 8:00pm |
$40 Adult, $34 Concession, $34 Member, $34 Concession Member |
Bookings – 8663 7228 |
Travelling Treasures Program |
The State Library of Victoria's collection experts take to the road with a selection of the Library's treasures. The Travelling Treasures program offers audiences the chance to see some of our most precious collection items and ask questions about them. |
Traralgon |
6pm – 7.30pm Free sessions will also be held during the day for local secondary school students (Years 7 and 8) by the Library's Education Programs Unit. |
Free |
03 8664 7558 or education@slv.vic.gov.au |
Ngujarn and Nakun Our Eyes, Our Footprints |
Ngujarn and Nakun: Our Eyes, Our Footprints explores the powerful collective story of the Mullett Family, a Victorian Aboriginal family |
Bunjilaka Gallery |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
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 at Melbourne Museum. |
2pm daily *Tours subject to availability |
Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession |
13 11 02 |
Remembering Chinatown |
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Little Bourke Street in Melbourne’s Chinatown using portable MP3 players and a guidebook. This tour takes visitors back to the 1930s and 40s, when Australia moved from the great depression to World War II |
Chinese Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Adult: $10.00* Children & Concession Card holders: $8.00* *Cost includes the walking tour guidebook which can be kept as a souvenir |
9662 2888 |
Station Pier – gateway to a new life |
Station Pier is one of Australia's longest operating passenger piers. It holds iconic significance in Victoria's heritage, and is particularly significant to Victoria's post-war immigrants for whom it is an ongoing symbol of their arrival and the start of their new life. Find out why this landmark has become such an evocative symbol of Victoria's immigration history. |
Immigration Museum |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Urban Workshop exhibition |
The Urban Workshop dig was undertaken in 2002 and at the time of excavation was the biggest archaeological dig ever carried out in Victoria. It revealed not only artefacts in their thousands, but gave us an even greater glimpse into the life and times of Melbourne's 19th century. The Urban Workshop exhibition includes numerous artefacts from the 250,000 unearthed during the excavation. |
Foyer of |
9am – 5pm |
Free |
For more information see: |
The changing face of Victoria |
This fascinating exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Revisit Victoria's early years, see Ned Kelly's armour and discover key Melbourne stories such as the 1956 Olympics and the Myer department store, and memorable personalities like magician WG Alma. |
Dome Galleries |
10am – 5pm daily |
Free |
8664 7000 |
Melbourne Golden Mile Heritage Trail |
Learn about the history of this magnificent City and walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’. Experiencing how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne into the modern, thriving city it is today! With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians and pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tours depart daily from Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square |
10AM – 12PM |
Cost $20- concession $15 |
9928 0000 |
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 |
Session 1 |
Free |
Bookings essential as numbers are limited to 12 only Ph: 9877 3789 |
Batmania: Our founding fathers? |
Examine the story of the charismatic and much-maligned John Batman. Explore the question of who founded Melbourne - Batman, his bitter rival John Pascoe Fawkner, or pioneer Captain John Lancey? |
City Museum at Old Treasury Spring Street Melbourne |
Museum opening hours |
Adult $5.00 |
(03) 9651 2233 |
The Melbourne Story exhibition |
Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. |
Melbourne Gallery |
Daily |
Included with museum entry |
131102 |
Immigration Museum Highlights Tour |
Discover the charm of the Immigration Museum, set in the historic Old Custom House. Explore the objects and treasures that tell the stories of people who have migrated from all reaches of the world to make Australia home. |
Immigration Museum
|
2.30pm |
Included with museum entry |
Group bookings are essential |
Family History Research at the Immigration Museum |
Start recording your family history or leave you migration story. The Discovery Centre at Immigration Museum holds a unique collection of books on Australian migration history and offers web access. Staff are available to advise visitors on researching their family history. |
Immigration Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Walkin’ Birrarung |
This unique walk gives participants a sense of a small, but significant portion of the ancestral lands of the Kulin people. Walkin’ Birrarung is a journey back through time exploring the dramatic and irrevocable changes of both the people and the place. A multiple sensory experience that evokes the memories of a vibrant natural, and cultural landscape. |
Enterprize Park |
Length: 1.45 - 2.00 hrs |
Adult $25 |
Bookings essential as conducted within a group |
| Scienceworks Collection Store Tours | See some of the Museum Victoria objects collected over the
last 100 years! An experienced Tour Guide takes visitors behind the scenes of the Scienceworks Collection Stores, giving a rare look at our unique collection objects. |
Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Run daily for 45 minutes | Included in Museum entry Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Scienceworks Pumping Station Tours | Discover the smelly side of Melbourne’s history at the Pumping Station. Hear some stinky stories from the straining well, explore the magnificent engine room and discover a wartime air-raid shelter as you marvel at the engineering feat that helped overcome the stench of 19th century Melbourne. | Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Open for guided (20 minutes) and self-guided tours daily | Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Tour: Celebrate 150 Years at Sacred Heart College in Geelong | Enjoy an afternoon touring the Sacred Heart College in Geelong. The old Convent of Mercy at Sacred Heart College holds many secrets as well much heritage. The Sisters arrived in Dec 1859 and the college will soon celebrate 150 years on the site. The earliest bluestone building was built in 1862 and the beautifully chapel dates to 1874. There is even a cemetery on site. | Sacred Heart College, Retreat Road Newtown, Geelong | 1.00pm to 3.00pm | Free | Bookings essential |
| Celebrating 100 Years of the Gould League of Bird Lovers | Explore the history of the Gould League and a range of badges and certificates from Victoria and NSW. | Kyabram Community Hub, 46 Lake Road, Kyabram 3620 | 10 AM - 4 PM Monday - Friday during History Week | Free | Mavis Knight - cloverfield2@bigpond.com Tel:03 58 521910 |
| Those Remarkable Liardets - an exhibition | Step back in time at this captivating exhibition on the first family to settle Sandridge | Port Melbourne Town Hall gallery, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne | 8.30 am to 8.00 pm Monday/Tuesday and to 6.00 pm Wednesday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm Saturday | Free | pmhps@hotmail.com |
| Open Day for Schools at the Old School Museum | Bring your class along to explore the Myrtleford Old School Museum | 29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford | 10am - 3pm | Free | 5752 1963 or 57271417 |
| Williamstown’s Antique Roadshow | Ever wondered if your kitsch crockery from Aunty Myrtle in Harrietville is worth anything? Just what is that ornate thingamabob that you found at a garage sale 10 years ago? Then come along and learn how to get reputable valuations on objects from antique trader Lester Devere. With 25 years experience in the trade Lester will share inside stories and inform you about the joys and pitfalls of buying antiques at auction. Bring your favourite antique or collectible along to be valued, or just come for the fun! | Williamstown Town Hall Supper Room | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | $5 per valuation – payment at the door (one per person) | Bookings essential - Williamstown Library, 9932 4170 or online www.antiqueroadshow.eventbrite.com |
| War Veteran Remembered | Join the Knox Historical Society as they launch their new booklet, John Sharp - Naval Veteran |
Boronia RSL, 198 Dorset Road, Boronia | 1.30pm | Free | ph. 9758-6722 |
| Meet the Redcoats | Meet the Redcoat Soldiers of the 40th Regiment who will explain the life of a soldier on the goldfields and discuss their uniform and duties and demonstrate how to load a fire and an 1850s rifle. | Carver and Dalton, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | 14.30 | free with admission | www.sovereignhill.com.au |
| The Creswick Mining Disaster | Be among the first school students to view the dramatic new underground mine experience retelling the story of the 1882 Creswick Mine Disaster. | Start at Mine Booking Office, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | 10.15, 11.00, 12.00, 15.00 | free. Schools only - bookings essential | www.sovereignhill.com.au |
| Special Gold Pour | Students, take-up this special opportunity to get up close and personal with a real gold bar! | Gold Pour, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | 12.00 | schools only - bookings essential | www.sovereignhill.com.au |
| Blood on the Southern Cross | Murder, treason and rebellion are ingredients which helped make the Eureka Stockade one of our most emotive and enduring national stories. Spring is the perfect time to experience Sovereign Hill's sound and light show which unravels this powerful chapter of our history in the most spectacular fashion. | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au. Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au | ||
| 75th Anniversary - 1934 Centenary Air Race | Come and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the greatest air race event the world has seen, the 1934 MacRobertson "Centenary Air Race" held to celebrate the then centenary of Victoria and Melbourne through a pioneering air race from England to Australia - see displays and artifacts from the race. See the museum's rare Douglas DC-2 presented as the famous KLM airliner "Uiver" that came second overall in the race, and first on handicap, along with the wider story of Australian Flight with rare engines and aircraft dating from 1910 through to the moden jet age. | Australian National Aviation Museum - corner First St & Second Avenue Moorabbin Airport - Melways 87 G4 |
12 midday to 4pm | Normal museum entry applies | info@aarg.com.au & website www.aarg.com.au/air-race.htm |
| Stories from the Supreme Court Archives | Come and visit the public spaces at the Supreme Court of Victoria, where you can find out about Judicial Robes and other stories from the Supreme Court Archives. |
Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 William Street, Melbourne | 9.30 to 4.30 | Free | 9603 6336 |
| Upper Yarra Living History Group Help us make history! |
Come and help the Upper Yarra Living History Group identify local photos for an upcoming photographic exhibition. | Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction | Library opening hours | Free | ph 5967 1588 |
| Montrose Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Montrose Library Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Road and Swansea Road, Montrose |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9728 4224 |
| Healesville & District Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Healesville Library 231 Maroondah Highway Healesville |
Library Opening Hours: | Free | ph. 5962 4423 |
| Monbulk Photographic Display | Step back in time with the Monbulk Historical Society’s photographic Display of the Artisans of Kallista, The Patch and Monbulk localities. | Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave | Library Opening hours | Free | ph. 9754 7266 |
| Monbulk Historical Society Research Assistance | General research queries answered: | Belgrave Library Reynolds Lane, Belgrave |
10.30am-1pm | Free | ph. 9754 7266 |
| 30th Anniversary of Mooroolbark Community | Enjoy memorabilia & a photographic display celebrating 30th anniversary of Mooroolbark Community Centre and Red Earth Festival. | Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9726 8200 |
| Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes | Explore the unique Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes exhibition in the Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Wandin & District Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Croydon Heritage Walk | Don your walking shoes and join us on a heritage walk of Croydon | Croydon Hall, 212 Mt Dandenong Road, Croydon | 10am | Free | Les Hutchinson 92945648 |
| Warrandyte Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Ringwood Library 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| North Ringwood Photographic Display | Get a historic glimpse of North Ringwood | Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| Knox Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9801 1422 |
| Post WW2 Immigration photographic display | Explore this fascinating photographic display of post WW2 immigration relating to the Upper Gully area. | Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9294 8140 |
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
After Dark at the Library |
This annual event is a fun evening for the whole family during Children's Week. Hear great stories from popular children's authors, take a haunting Library tour, and join in the launch of Penguin's Kids Night In 3 anthology, with special guests including Doug MacLeod, Andy Griffiths, Gabrielle Wang, Shaun Tan, Sally Rippin and Michael Wagner. Plus supper, giveaways and prizes. Don't forget your torch! |
State Library of Victoria |
5.45pm – 8.30pm |
Free – bookings required |
8664 7000 |
Ngujarn and Nakun Our Eyes, Our Footprints |
Ngujarn and Nakun: Our Eyes, Our Footprints explores the powerful collective story of the Mullett Family, a Victorian Aboriginal family |
Bunjilaka Gallery |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
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 at Melbourne Museum. |
2pm daily *Tours subject to availability |
Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession |
13 11 02 |
Remembering Chinatown |
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Little Bourke Street in Melbourne’s Chinatown using portable MP3 players and a guidebook. This tour takes visitors back to the 1930s and 40s, when Australia moved from the great depression to World War II |
Chinese Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Adult: $10.00* Children & Concession Card holders: $8.00* *Cost includes the walking tour guidebook which can be kept as a souvenir |
9662 2888 |
Station Pier – gateway to a new life |
Station Pier is one of Australia's longest operating passenger piers. It holds iconic significance in Victoria's heritage, and is particularly significant to Victoria's post-war immigrants for whom it is an ongoing symbol of their arrival and the start of their new life. Find out why this landmark has become such an evocative symbol of Victoria's immigration history. |
Immigration Museum |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Urban Workshop exhibition |
The Urban Workshop dig was undertaken in 2002 and at the time of excavation was the biggest archaeological dig ever carried out in Victoria. It revealed not only artefacts in their thousands, but gave us an even greater glimpse into the life and times of Melbourne's 19th century. The Urban Workshop exhibition includes numerous artefacts from the 250,000 unearthed during the excavation. |
Foyer of |
9am – 5pm |
Free |
For more information see: |
The changing face of Victoria |
This fascinating exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Revisit Victoria's early years, see Ned Kelly's armour and discover key Melbourne stories such as the 1956 Olympics and the Myer department store, and memorable personalities like magician WG Alma. |
Dome Galleries |
10am – 5pm daily |
Free |
8664 7000 |
Melbourne Golden Mile Heritage Trail |
Learn about the history of this magnificent City and walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’. Experiencing how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne into the modern, thriving city it is today! With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians and pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tours depart daily from Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square |
10AM – 12PM |
Cost $20- concession $15 |
9928 0000 |
Batmania: Our founding fathers? |
Examine the story of the charismatic and much-maligned John Batman. Explore the question of who founded Melbourne - Batman, his bitter rival John Pascoe Fawkner, or pioneer Captain John Lancey? |
City Museum at Old Treasury Spring Street Melbourne |
Museum opening hours |
Adult $5.00 |
(03) 9651 2233 |
The Melbourne Story exhibition |
Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. |
Melbourne Gallery |
Daily |
Included with museum entry |
131102 |
Immigration Museum Highlights Tour |
Discover the charm of the Immigration Museum, set in the historic Old Custom House. Explore the objects and treasures that tell the stories of people who have migrated from all reaches of the world to make Australia home. |
Immigration Museum
|
2.30pm |
Included with museum entry |
Group bookings are essential |
Family History Research at the Immigration Museum |
Start recording your family history or leave you migration story. The Discovery Centre at Immigration Museum holds a unique collection of books on Australian migration history and offers web access. Staff are available to advise visitors on researching their family history. |
Immigration Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Walkin’ Birrarung |
This unique walk gives participants a sense of a small, but significant portion of the ancestral lands of the Kulin people. Walkin’ Birrarung is a journey back through time exploring the dramatic and irrevocable changes of both the people and the place. A multiple sensory experience that evokes the memories of a vibrant natural, and cultural landscape. |
Enterprize Park |
Length: 1.45 - 2.00 hrs |
Adult $25 |
Bookings essential as conducted within a group |
| Scienceworks Collection Store Tours | See some of the Museum Victoria objects collected over the
last 100 years! An experienced Tour Guide takes visitors behind the scenes of the Scienceworks Collection Stores, giving a rare look at our unique collection objects. |
Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Run daily for 45 minutes | Included in Museum entry Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Scienceworks Pumping Station Tours | Discover the smelly side of Melbourne’s history at the Pumping Station. Hear some stinky stories from the straining well, explore the magnificent engine room and discover a wartime air-raid shelter as you marvel at the engineering feat that helped overcome the stench of 19th century Melbourne. | Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Open for guided (20 minutes) and self-guided tours daily | Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Tour: Heritage Aspects of Melbourne High School | Tour the heritage sections of Melbourne High School and admire the view of Melbourne from the school tower. The tour also includes the archival displays in the heritage room, a look in the memorial hall and some of the corridors of the 'castle by the Yarra'. | Melbourne High School Forrest Hill South Yarra |
2 tours - 10.30am to 12noon and 2.00pm to 3.30pm. | Free | Bookings essential |
| Memories of St Moritz Iceskating | Chassez along to view St Kilda Historical Society's collection of St Moritz images and visit "Wendy Lee" our Neon Ice Skating Girl (Little Audrey's lesser-known St Kilda 'cousin'). |
Duke St rear St Kilda Library meet at entrance to basement car park |
Conducted Viewings 2pm; 3pm. | Free – but bookings required as numbers limited to 12 per session | 9537 1967 or email info@skhs.org.au |
| Celebrating 100 Years of the Gould League of Bird Lovers | Explore the history of the Gould League and a range of badges and certificates from Victoria and NSW. | Kyabram Community Hub, 46 Lake Road, Kyabram 3620 | 10 AM - 4 PM Monday - Friday during History Week | Free | Mavis Knight - cloverfield2@bigpond.com Tel:03 58 521910 |
| Those Remarkable Liardets - an exhibition | Step back in time at this captivating exhibition on the first family to settle Sandridge | Port Melbourne Town Hall gallery, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne | 8.30 am to 8.00 pm Monday/Tuesday and to 6.00 pm Wednesday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm Saturday | Free | pmhps@hotmail.com |
| Open Day for Schools at the Old School Museum | Bring your class along to explore the Myrtleford Old School Museum | 29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford | 10am - 3pm | Free | 5752 1963 or 57271417 |
| A Taste of Empire | Enjoy the unique twilight experience of a Victorian-era table with entrees, mains & deserts while you learn about etiquette and fashions in food and clothing of the 1850w. | New York Bakery, Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | 18.00-20.00 | $50 pp (drinks at bar prices) | www.sovereignhill.com.au |
| Blood on the Southern Cross | Murder, treason and rebellion are ingredients which helped make the Eureka Stockade one of our most emotive and enduring national stories. Spring is the perfect time to experience Sovereign Hill's sound and light show which unravels this powerful chapter of our history in the most spectacular fashion. | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au. Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au | ||
| Pioneer Steamships Exhibition | Explore the pictures, manuscripts and memorabilia of this fascinating exhibition on pioneer steamships of Melbourne and Port Phillip (1938 - 1900). | Gem Pier, Williamstown | 11 am to 3.30pm. | Free | Peter Williams - 9397 2363 |
| 75th Anniversary - 1934 Centenary Air Race | Come and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the greatest air race event the world has seen, the 1934 MacRobertson "Centenary Air Race" held to celebrate the then centenary of Victoria and Melbourne through a pioneering air race from England to Australia - see displays and artifacts from the race. See the museum's rare Douglas DC-2 presented as the famous KLM airliner "Uiver" that came second overall in the race, and first on handicap, along with the wider story of Australian Flight with rare engines and aircraft dating from 1910 through to the moden jet age. | Australian National Aviation Museum - corner First St & Second Avenue Moorabbin Airport - Melways 87 G4 |
12 midday to 4pm | Normal museum entry applies | info@aarg.com.au & website www.aarg.com.au/air-race.htm |
| Internet Research Workshop | Learn how to research using the internet | Australiana Room, Ballarat City Library,178 Doveton Street Ballarat | 5pm - 6.30pm | Free | Betty – 5331 7834 |
| Stories from the Supreme Court Archives | Come and visit the public spaces at the Supreme Court of Victoria, where you can find out about Judicial Robes and other stories from the Supreme Court Archives. |
Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 William Street, Melbourne | 9.30 to 4.30 | Free | 9603 6336 |
| Upper Yarra Living History Group Help us make history! |
Come and help the Upper Yarra Living History Group identify local photos for an upcoming photographic exhibition. | Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction | Library opening hours | Free | ph 5967 1588 |
| Montrose Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Montrose Library Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Road and Swansea Road, Montrose |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9728 4224 |
| Healesville & District Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Healesville Library 231 Maroondah Highway Healesville |
Library Opening Hours: | Free | ph. 5962 4423 |
| Monbulk Photographic Display | Step back in time with the Monbulk Historical Society’s photographic Display of the Artisans of Kallista, The Patch and Monbulk localities. | Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave | Library Opening hours | Free | ph. 9754 7266 |
| Monbulk Historical Society Research Assistance | General research queries answered: | Belgrave Library Reynolds Lane, Belgrave |
2-5pm | Free | ph. 9754 7266 |
| 30th Anniversary of Mooroolbark Community | Enjoy memorabilia & a photographic display celebrating 30th anniversary of Mooroolbark Community Centre and Red Earth Festival. | Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9726 8200 |
| Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes | Explore the unique Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes exhibition in the Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Wandin & District Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Hidden Military Tunnels | Hidden Military Tunnels: Local amateur archaeologist Mark
Rawson will give a talk about the Hidden Tunnels from the areas of Mt. Evelyn, the Dandenong Ranges and Merri Creek |
Croydon Library, Civic Square, Croydon | 2pm | Free | ph 9294 5640 |
| Warrandyte Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Ringwood Library 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| North Ringwood Photographic Display | Get a historic glimpse of North Ringwood | Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| Knox Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9801 1422 |
| Post WW2 Immigration photographic display | Explore this fascinating photographic display of post WW2 immigration relating to the Upper Gully area. | Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9294 8140 |
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
Melbourne Cemetery Halloween Tours |
Celebrate History Week and Halloween with a guided tour of the Melbourne General Cemetary. Enjoy stories of the many famous identities laid to rest in the cemetery. Don’t forget your torch! |
Melbourne General Cemetery |
10 tours running, leaving between 7:20pm and 9:50pm |
$24 Adults, $22 National Trust Members/ |
Bookings essential – 9656 9800 |
Whittlesea Cemeteries – a history |
Join David Weatherill, a Victorian cemeteries historian, as he discusses the history of local cemeteries - including Epping, Ya Yean, Thomastown Methodist, Thomastown Lutheran, Donnybrook (Kal Kallo), Kinglake, South Morang and Mickleham Cemeteries. Learn how cemeteries can assist with family history research. The day will coincide with a light lunch and a bus trip and a tour of the Yan Yean Cemetery. |
Departs from |
10.30am – 4.30pm |
$10 – bookings essential |
Cultural Heritage Officer 9217 2377 |
Ngujarn and Nakun Our Eyes, Our Footprints |
Ngujarn and Nakun: Our Eyes, Our Footprints explores the powerful collective story of the Mullett Family, a Victorian Aboriginal family |
Bunjilaka Gallery |
10:00am - 5:00pm |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
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 at Melbourne Museum. |
2pm daily *Tours subject to availability |
Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession |
13 11 02 |
Remembering Chinatown |
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Little Bourke Street in Melbourne’s Chinatown using portable MP3 players and a guidebook. This tour takes visitors back to the 1930s and 40s, when Australia moved from the great depression to World War II |
Chinese Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Adult: $10.00* Children & Concession Card holders: $8.00* *Cost includes the walking tour guidebook which can be kept as a souvenir |
9662 2888 |
Station Pier – gateway to a new life |
Station Pier is one of Australia's longest operating passenger piers. It holds iconic significance in Victoria's heritage, and is particularly significant to Victoria's post-war immigrants for whom it is an ongoing symbol of their arrival and the start of their new life. Find out why this landmark has become such an evocative symbol of Victoria's immigration history. |
Immigration Museum |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
The changing face of Victoria |
This fascinating exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Revisit Victoria's early years, see Ned Kelly's armour and discover key Melbourne stories such as the 1956 Olympics and the Myer department store, and memorable personalities like magician WG Alma. |
Dome Galleries |
10am – 5pm daily |
Free |
8664 7000 |
Melbourne Golden Mile Heritage Trail |
Learn about the history of this magnificent City and walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’. Experiencing how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne into the modern, thriving city it is today! With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians and pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tours depart daily from Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square |
10AM – 12PM |
Cost $20- concession $15 |
9928 0000 |
The Melbourne Story exhibition |
Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. |
Melbourne Gallery |
Daily |
Included with museum entry |
131102 |
Immigration Museum Highlights Tour |
Discover the charm of the Immigration Museum, set in the historic Old Custom House. Explore the objects and treasures that tell the stories of people who have migrated from all reaches of the world to make Australia home. |
Immigration Museum
|
2.30pm |
Included with museum entry |
Group bookings are essential |
Family History Research at the Immigration Museum |
Start recording your family history or leave you migration story. The Discovery Centre at Immigration Museum holds a unique collection of books on Australian migration history and offers web access. Staff are available to advise visitors on researching their family history. |
Immigration Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Batmania: Our founding fathers? |
Examine the story of the charismatic and much-maligned John Batman. Explore the question of who founded Melbourne - Batman, his bitter rival John Pascoe Fawkner, or pioneer Captain John Lancey? |
City Museum at Old Treasury Spring Street Melbourne |
Museum opening hours |
Adult $5.00 |
(03) 9651 2233 |
| Scienceworks Collection Store Tours | See some of the Museum Victoria objects collected over the
last 100 years! An experienced Tour Guide takes visitors behind the scenes of the Scienceworks Collection Stores, giving a rare look at our unique collection objects. |
Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Run daily for 45 minutes | Included in Museum entry Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Scienceworks Pumping Station Tours | Discover the smelly side of Melbourne’s history at the Pumping Station. Hear some stinky stories from the straining well, explore the magnificent engine room and discover a wartime air-raid shelter as you marvel at the engineering feat that helped overcome the stench of 19th century Melbourne. | Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Open for guided (20 minutes) and self-guided tours daily | Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Ballan Shire Historical Society Inc Open Day | Come and explore a range of historical displays in the Ballan Courthouse, and then spend the afternoon on a self-guided Historic Town Walk (or shorter Block Walk) of Ballan. | Ballan Courthouse, Steiglitz Street, Ballan | 10am - 3pm | Free | Rick Biden - 61 3 5368 2544 |
| Those Remarkable Liardets - an exhibition | Step back in time at this captivating exhibition on the first family to settle Sandridge | Port Melbourne Town Hall gallery, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne | 8.30 am to 8.00 pm Monday/Tuesday and to 6.00 pm Wednesday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm Saturday | Free | pmhps@hotmail.com |
| Walhalla Heritage Weekend | Come 'back to' Walhalla for two days of reminiscing about the good old days in our beautiful old gold town! The weekend will include an indoor market, local bands playing throughout the town during the weekend, plus Halloween celebrations. Visit http://www.walhalla.org.au/news/0909BackTo.htm for more info | Walhalla | 31 October and 1 November - check website for event times | check website for event costs | Walhalla Post Office and Museum: 5165 6250 |
| Blood on the Southern Cross | Murder, treason and rebellion are ingredients which helped make the Eureka Stockade one of our most emotive and enduring national stories. Spring is the perfect time to experience Sovereign Hill's sound and light show which unravels this powerful chapter of our history in the most spectacular fashion. | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au. Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au | ||
| Pioneer Steamships Exhibition | Explore the pictures, manuscripts and memorabilia of this fascinating exhibition on pioneer steamships of Melbourne and Port Phillip (1938 - 1900). | Gem Pier, Williamstown | 11 am to 3.30pm. | Free | Peter Williams - 9397 2363 |
| 75th Anniversary - 1934 Centenary Air Race | Come and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the greatest air race event the world has seen, the 1934 MacRobertson "Centenary Air Race" held to celebrate the then centenary of Victoria and Melbourne through a pioneering air race from England to Australia - see displays and artifacts from the race. See the museum's rare Douglas DC-2 presented as the famous KLM airliner "Uiver" that came second overall in the race, and first on handicap, along with the wider story of Australian Flight with rare engines and aircraft dating from 1910 through to the moden jet age. | Australian National Aviation Museum - corner First St & Second Avenue Moorabbin Airport - Melways 87 G4 |
10am to 5pm | Normal museum entry applies | info@aarg.com.au & website www.aarg.com.au/air-race.htm |
| In the Steps of Galileo | 400 years have passed since Galileo was one of the first people to look through a telescope and view the details of the Sun, Venus and the Moon. View our collection of historical science books and instruments, and view the heavens as Galileo did, 400 years ago. Free lecture on the History of Astronomy and the Ballarat Observatory. |
Ballarat Observatory | 7.30pm | $5 Supper, Viewing at the telescopes $8, Adults, $7 Conc,
$3 students, $18 Family |
Judith Bailey, 03 5232 7526 |
| Upper Yarra Living History Group Help us make history! |
Come and help the Upper Yarra Living History Group identify local photos for an upcoming photographic exhibition. | Yarra Junction Library, Hoddle Street, Yarra Junction | Library opening hours | Free | ph 5967 1588 |
| Montrose Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Montrose Library Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Road and Swansea Road, Montrose |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9728 4224 |
| Healesville & District Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Healesville Library 231 Maroondah Highway Healesville |
Library Opening Hours: | Free | ph. 5962 4423 |
| Monbulk Photographic Display | Step back in time with the Monbulk Historical Society’s photographic Display of the Artisans of Kallista, The Patch and Monbulk localities. | Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave | Library Opening hours | Free | ph. 9754 7266 |
| Lilydale & District Historical Society Research Assistance | Help with research queries | Lilydale Library Anderson Street, Lilydale |
10am-4pm | Free | ph. 9294 3120 |
| 30th Anniversary of Mooroolbark Community | Enjoy memorabilia & a photographic display celebrating 30th anniversary of Mooroolbark Community Centre and Red Earth Festival. | Mooroolbark Library, 7 Station Street, Mooroolbark | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9726 8200 |
| Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes | Explore the unique Mount Evelyn Through Artist's Eyes exhibition in the Mt Evelyn Community Resource Centre | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Wandin & District Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic display | Mt. Evelyn Library 50 Wray Crescent, Mt Evelyn |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph. 9736 3851 |
| Croydon Historical Society Historic Display | Historic display, Museum Room | Croydon Library Civic Square, Croydon |
10 am | Free | ph 9294 5640 |
| Warrandyte Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Ringwood Library 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| North Ringwood Photographic Display | Get a historic glimpse of North Ringwood | Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| Knox Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9801 1422 |
| Post WW2 Immigration photographic display | Explore this fascinating photographic display of post WW2 immigration relating to the Upper Gully area. | Ferntree Gully Library, 1010 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9294 8140 |
| Event | Description | Location | Time | Cost | Enquiries |
Cultural Bites in Melbourne’s Chinatown |
Come and explore Melbourne’s Chinatown - oldest area of continuous Chinese settlement in the western world dating back to the 1850s. Starting at the Chinese Museum, where Melbourne’s Dai Loong (Big Dragon) hibernates amongst the largest collection of Chinese Australian artefacts, hear how the Melbourne community brought Dragon making back to China after the art had been completely lost for 30 years. Then enjoy a tour down Little Bourke Street, exploring Chinese Australian architecture of the 1880s, unique to Melbourne and built at the height of Melbourne’s economic boom time. And finish the day in a Chinatown restaurant where you can learn all about the regional cuisine, Chinese culinary customs and the stories that abound about the bustling streets populated by the Chinese Community for the past 150 years. |
Chinese Museum |
11.30am – 1.30pm |
$29.00 including lunch |
(03) 9662 2888 |
Guided tours of the Westgarthtown Heritage Trail |
In 1991, the Whittlesea Heritage study concluded that Westgarthtown was considered to be of ‘national and statewide significance for its representation of German migration to Victoria’. Join the free guided tours of the precinct and gain an insight into the area. The tour will be followed by afternoon tea. |
Tours starting at the |
1pm – 4pm. Tours starting at the Ziebell Farmhouse at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm |
Free |
Friends of Westgarthtown 9464 5062 |
Ngujarn and Nakun Our Eyes, Our Footprints |
Ngujarn and Nakun: Our Eyes, Our Footprints explores the powerful collective story of the Mullett Family, a Victorian Aboriginal family |
Bunjilaka Gallery |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
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 at Melbourne Museum. |
2pm daily *Tours subject to availability |
Cost $5 adult and $3.50 concession |
13 11 02 |
Remembering Chinatown |
Enjoy a self-guided audio tour of Little Bourke Street in Melbourne’s Chinatown using portable MP3 players and a guidebook. This tour takes visitors back to the 1930s and 40s, when Australia moved from the great depression to World War II |
Chinese Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Adult: $10.00* Children & Concession Card holders: $8.00* *Cost includes the walking tour guidebook which can be kept as a souvenir |
9662 2888 |
Station Pier – gateway to a new life |
Station Pier is one of Australia's longest operating passenger piers. It holds iconic significance in Victoria's heritage, and is particularly significant to Victoria's post-war immigrants for whom it is an ongoing symbol of their arrival and the start of their new life. Find out why this landmark has become such an evocative symbol of Victoria's immigration history. |
Immigration Museum |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
The changing face of Victoria |
This fascinating exhibition highlights the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over 200 years. Revisit Victoria's early years, see Ned Kelly's armour and discover key Melbourne stories such as the 1956 Olympics and the Myer department store, and memorable personalities like magician WG Alma. |
Dome Galleries |
10am – 5pm daily |
Free |
8664 7000 |
Melbourne Golden Mile Heritage Trail |
Learn about the history of this magnificent City and walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’. Experiencing how the discovery of gold shaped Melbourne into the modern, thriving city it is today! With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear the exciting stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne- politicians and pimps, bankers and bushrangers |
Tours depart daily from Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square |
10AM – 12PM |
Cost $20- concession $15 |
9928 0000 |
The Melbourne Story exhibition |
Explore Melbourne’s unique and changing tale. Be immersed in evocative stories and discover the icons and personalities that have shaped Melbourne. |
Melbourne Gallery |
Daily |
Included with museum entry |
131102 |
Immigration Museum Highlights Tour |
Discover the charm of the Immigration Museum, set in the historic Old Custom House. Explore the objects and treasures that tell the stories of people who have migrated from all reaches of the world to make Australia home. |
Immigration Museum |
2.30pm |
Included with museum entry |
Group bookings are essential |
Family History Research at the Immigration Museum |
Start recording your family history or leave you migration story. The Discovery Centre at Immigration Museum holds a unique collection of books on Australian migration history and offers web access. Staff are available to advise visitors on researching their family history. |
Immigration Museum |
Museum opening hours |
Included with museum entry |
13 11 02 |
Batmania: Our founding fathers? |
Examine the story of the charismatic and much-maligned John Batman. Explore the question of who founded Melbourne - Batman, his bitter rival John Pascoe Fawkner, or pioneer Captain John Lancey? |
City Museum at Old Treasury Spring Street Melbourne |
Museum opening hours |
Adult $5.00 |
(03) 9651 2233 |
| Merrigum Heritage Walk | Enjoy a Heritage Walk around Merrigum with the Merrigum & District Historical & Education Society. After the walk enjoy a lovely afternoon tea at the Merrigum Museum. |
Leaving from the Merrigum Museum, Waverley Avenue, Merrigum | 1pm – 3pm | F Halliday |
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| Scienceworks Collection Store Tours | See some of the Museum Victoria objects collected over the
last 100 years! An experienced Tour Guide takes visitors behind the scenes of the Scienceworks Collection Stores, giving a rare look at our unique collection objects. |
Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Run daily for 45 minutes | Included in Museum entry Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Scienceworks Pumping Station Tours | Discover the smelly side of Melbourne’s history at the Pumping Station. Hear some stinky stories from the straining well, explore the magnificent engine room and discover a wartime air-raid shelter as you marvel at the engineering feat that helped overcome the stench of 19th century Melbourne. | Scienceworks 2 Booker Street Spotswood |
Open for guided (20 minutes) and self-guided tours daily | Included in Museum entry | Book at the Information Desk upon your arrival at Scienceworks |
| Architectural Encounters Walking Tour: Nahum Barnett |
Nahum Barnett was one of the most prolific architects in Australia in the Edwardian period. On this walk you will encounter his significant architectural legacy and contribution which includes, amongst many others, the Paton Building on Bourke Street and the former Auditorium building on Collins Street. | City | 10am | $30 ($25 members of the National Trust) | Bookings essential - Lesley Barnes 9735 5772 |
| Tour the historic Rye Cemetery | Take a tour of the historic Rye Cemetery | Rye Cemetery Lyons Street entrance Rye |
2pm | $5 includes refreshments | Pauline Powell paulineepowell@yahoo.com.au |
| Scouting in Geelong | An Exhibition of memorabilia from the past one hundred years
of Scouting in Geelong. Put on to mark the Centenary of the Scout movement in the Geelong Region. This Exhibition is complimentary to that now showing at Geelong’s National Wool Museum. |
The Heights Heritage House and Garden. 140 Aphrasia Street, Newtown, Geelong. | 12noon to 4pm, Sundays and Wednesday of History week. Groups by appointment. |
Included with Museum Entry. | 52 21 3510 the.hyts@bigpond.net.au |
| Memories of St Moritz Iceskating | Chassez along to view St Kilda Historical Society's collection of St Moritz images and visit "Wendy Lee" our Neon Ice Skating Girl (Little Audrey's lesser-known St Kilda 'cousin'). |
Duke St rear St Kilda Library meet at entrance to basement car park |
Conducted Viewings 2pm; 3pm. | Free – but bookings required as numbers limited to 12 per session | 9537 1967 or email info@skhs.org.au |
| La Trobe’s Cottage Tour. | La Trobe’s Cottage was the home of Victoria’s first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe. He brought the pre-fabricated cottage to Australia from England in 1839 when he arrived as Superintendent of the Port Phillip District of New South Wales with his Swiss wife Sophie and their two year old daughter Agnes. The cottage was removed and partly reconstructed in the Botanic Gardens in 1964, and subsequently moved to its present site in 1998. Part of the current cottage, the original dining room, is the oldest building in Melbourne. The cottage holds some of La Trobe’s furniture and other La Trobe artifacts. | Cnr Birdwood Avenue & Dallas Brooks Drive, South Yarra. Mel ref. 44 A12 | 2 – 4pm | $5.00 | 9656 9800 |
| Community Open Day at the Old School Museum | Come and explore the Myrtleford Old School Museum | 29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford | 2pm – 5pm | $2 Adults, 50c children | (03)57521963 or (03)57271417 |
| Walhalla Heritage Weekend | Come 'back to' Walhalla for two days of reminiscing about the good old days in our beautiful old gold town! The weekend will include an indoor market, local bands playing throughout the town during the weekend, plus Halloween celebrations. Visit http://www.walhalla.org.au/news/0909BackTo.htm for more info | Walhalla | 31 October and 1 November - check website for event times | check website for event costs | Walhalla Post Office and Museum: 5165 6250 |
| Open Day at Gulf Station, historic farm at Yarra Glen | Explore the historic Gulf Station farm on this special open
day. The farm was established in the 1850s and on this heritage site you can see the slab-construction farm buildings, the 1850s cottage, the lovely cottage garden and the orchard. The beauty of Gulf Station is good for the heart and the soul, so come and enjoy the atmosphere, the history and the breathtaking views of the Yarra Valley. |
Gulf Station, 1029 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen, 3775 (Melways 267 C11) | 11am - 4pm | Free | Friends and Relations of Gulf Station: irene.kearsey@bigpond.com |
| Early orchard equipment and 19th century life around Manningham | Explore early orchard equipment and 19th century life around Manningham at this fascinating exhibition by the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society. |
Schramm's Cottage Complex, Victoria Street, Doncaster | 2.00 to 5.00 pm. Special arrangements can be made for tour groups to visit mid week as required |
Adults $4.00 and children $1.00 | 9844 2392 |
| Blood on the Southern Cross | Murder, treason and rebellion are ingredients which helped make the Eureka Stockade one of our most emotive and enduring national stories. Spring is the perfect time to experience Sovereign Hill's sound and light show which unravels this powerful chapter of our history in the most spectacular fashion. | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au. Sovereign Hill, Bradshaw St, Golden Point | refer www.sovereignhill.com.au | ||
| Pioneer Steamships Exhibition | Explore the pictures, manuscripts and memorabilia of this fascinating exhibition on pioneer steamships of Melbourne and Port Phillip (1938 - 1900). | Gem Pier, Williamstown | 11 am to 3.30pm. | Free | Peter Williams - 9397 2363 |
| Unique opportunity to explore the Linton Free Library | The Linton free Library was built as a Mechanics Institute in 1874. A recent Heritage Study described it as "Architecturally Significant as one of the most humble examples of a Mechanics Institute and Free Library. Its interiors are remarkably intact with the original furniture. Its collection of books, photographs and memorabilia is very rare and probably the best surviving of a small library in Victoria. All the more significant for remaining in situ. | 69 Sussex Street, Linton. | 11am to 4pm. | Free | violetarmstrong@bigpond.com |
| Horses and jockeys - a guided tour through St Kilda Cemetery | "Horses and Jockeys", join the Friends of St Kilda Cemetery for this fascinating tour visiting the graves of those who contributed to the history of horse racing in Victoria and celebrating the commencement of Racing Week in Melbourne. |
Meet at the Dandenong Road entrance to the Cemetery. Melways
Ref 58 F9. |
2.00-4.00pm | $10 including refreshments (Members of FOSKC free). | Bookings essential (03) 9531 6832. |
| 75th Anniversary - 1934 Centenary Air Race | Come and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the greatest air race event the world has seen, the 1934 MacRobertson "Centenary Air Race" held to celebrate the then centenary of Victoria and Melbourne through a pioneering air race from England to Australia - see displays and artifacts from the race. See the museum's rare Douglas DC-2 presented as the famous KLM airliner "Uiver" that came second overall in the race, and first on handicap, along with the wider story of Australian Flight with rare engines and aircraft dating from 1910 through to the moden jet age. | Australian National Aviation Museum - corner First St & Second Avenue Moorabbin Airport - Melways 87 G4 |
10am to 5pm | Normal museum entry applies | info@aarg.com.au & website www.aarg.com.au/air-race.htm |
| Lilydale & District Historical Society Research Assistance | Help with research queries | Lilydale Library Anderson Street, Lilydale |
1pm-4pm | Free | ph. 9294 3120 |
| Warrandyte Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Ringwood Library 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| North Ringwood Photographic Display | Get a historic glimpse of North Ringwood | Ringwood Library, 4 Melbourne Street Mall, Ringwood | Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9870 0177 |
| Knox Historical Society Photographic display | Photographic Display | Knox Library 425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South |
Library Opening Hours | Free | ph 9801 1422 |
