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Ballarat Heritage Festival
May
16
to May 25
Vic

Ballarat Heritage Festival

  • Ballarat VIC 3350 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Ballarat Heritage Festival is a community cultural festival held annually in Ballarat as a major tourist attraction. It celebrates the city’s history, drawing on Ballarat’s reputation as a historic Australian city. This festival, just one hour west of Melbourne, is all about mixing old and new, retro vibes paired with innovative thinking, celebrating country and culture, a region that’s proud and historic while forever evolving as a modern city.

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The Alchemy of Gold - The Golden Transformation of Victoria
May
16
to May 18
Vic

The Alchemy of Gold - The Golden Transformation of Victoria

  • Campbells Creek Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Alchemy of Gold is a special forum which brings together archaeologists, historians and the community to explore how the discovery of gold in Victoria in the 1850s reshaped the state. The Alchemy of Gold is a series of lectures, workshops and field visits which will take place in and around Castlemaine from 16 to 18 May 2025.

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The Melbourne Story (Exhibition)
May
18
to May 24
Vic

The Melbourne Story (Exhibition)

What shaped this city? Who lived here? What were their lives like? The Melbourne Story is packed with icons of the city's past and present. There are tales of heroes and scoundrels, growth and decline, and the changing ways Melburnians live, work and play. Big stories—of Aboriginal activism, of gold that built grand buildings, of waves of migration—sit alongside quieter tales of everyday life in the big smoke.

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Voices across Time (Exhibition)
May
18
to May 24
Vic

Voices across Time (Exhibition)

  • Immigration Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

People from around the world left their homes and arrived here, impacting the Country and lives of First Peoples. They also brought their memories and cultures, and they continue to contribute to an evolving diverse society. Journey through time to hear how the stories of First Peoples and the migrants that followed have intersected in joy, sorrow, loss and resilience.

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Pickled Lettuce, Boiled Pigeon & Amber Wine: Eating Like a Roman
May
21
6:30 PM18:30
Vic

Pickled Lettuce, Boiled Pigeon & Amber Wine: Eating Like a Roman

Food gives us a window into the everyday lives of people in the past and reminds us that our own diet can have ancient roots. This presentation looks at what people in the Roman Empire ate and drank, the familiar and the strange, from chickpeas and olive oil to dormice and sparrows. It will explore not only diet but some cultural and religious aspects of what, how, and why different foods were eaten.

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Archaeological Heritage of Victorian Railways
May
22
6:30 PM18:30
Vic

Archaeological Heritage of Victorian Railways

Join us for an enlightening event as we explore the fascinating intersection of archaeology and our beloved railway systems. Our panel of experts will share insights from recent archaeological investigations and heritage preservation projects, shedding light on the rich history that lies beneath our feet.

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‘Two Ways to See’: A Rock Art Research Journey
May
27
4:30 PM16:30
Vic

‘Two Ways to See’: A Rock Art Research Journey

Join Ian Waina and Andy Gleadow as they share how Traditional Owners and scientists have worked together over the last decade to determine the age of rock art sites on Kwini and Balanggarra Country in the East Kimberley. Members of the public are welcome to this keynote presentation for the International Symposium of Archaeometry.

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Aboriginal Heritage Walk
May
25
11:00 AM11:00
Vic

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

  • Visitor Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide. Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia though a journey of identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to Country.

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Artefacts: A Virtual Reality Experience
May
23
to May 27
Vic

Artefacts: A Virtual Reality Experience

  • Create Quarter, The Quad, State Library of Victoria (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

More than a million items were found in the excavation works for the Metro Tunnel Project including teeth, coffee beans, chalk boards and more. In a unique VR experience, visit 19th-Century Melbourne and explore the artefacts uncovered during the tunnel’s archaeological digs – one of the largest archaeological digs in Victorian history.

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Aboriginal Heritage Walk
May
23
11:00 AM11:00
Vic

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

  • Visitor Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide. Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia though a journey of identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to Country.

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MCG Tour
May
23
to May 24
Vic

MCG Tour

  • Gate 3, Melbourne Cricket Ground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in the history and world-class facilities of the MCG, as you go behind-the-scenes to gain an insight into Melbourne's sporting culture, while exploring one of the world's most iconic stadiums.

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Archaeology and its Legacies: From Egypt to Georgia
May
22
7:00 PM19:00
Vic

Archaeology and its Legacies: From Egypt to Georgia

  • Lecture Theatre E7, Monash University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Monash University’s Jessie Birkett-Rees, Andrew Connor and Anna Stevens as they explore the history of archaeological excavations in Egypt and Georgia. From pharaoh Akhenaten’s city, to medieval fortresses in Georgia, to a looted Ptolemaic burial – we’ll examine some of the legacies of past fieldwork, and how these shape research today.

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Teaching Deep Time: Culture
May
22
4:00 PM16:00

Teaching Deep Time: Culture

Join us for a hybrid workshop hosted by the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and La Trobe University. The session will focus on the Year 7 Australian Curriculum unit ‘deep time history of Australia’ and will include workshop sessions on cultural competency in the classroom and object-based learning. Suitable for pre-service teachers and in-service teachers.

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Aboriginal Heritage Walk
May
22
11:00 AM11:00
Vic

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

  • Visitor Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide. Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia though a journey of identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to Country.

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Early Roman Expansion and the Colonisation of the Pontine Marshes
May
21
6:30 PM18:30
Vic

Early Roman Expansion and the Colonisation of the Pontine Marshes

The Pontine Marshes is generally considered to have been unsuited for habitation until the area was reclaimed in the 1920s-30s. However, the area has a much deeper history. Archaeological work has provided rich evidence for an even more ancient and much more successful reclamation effort, dating to the late 4th century BCE. Find out more about the political context and archaeology evidence in this free lecture presented by Gijs Tol.

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Aboriginal Heritage Walk
May
21
11:00 AM11:00
Vic

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

  • Visitor Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Journey into Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant cultural site for the local Kulin Nation, with a First Peoples guide. Gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of the First Peoples of Australia though a journey of identifying significant native plants within the Gardens. Learn about Aboriginal plant uses, customs and ongoing connection to Country.

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Ancient Showdown: Greece vs Rome
May
19
2:00 PM14:00
Vic

Ancient Showdown: Greece vs Rome

Join us for a debate in which we will explore the origins of our civilisation, how this legacy has been passed down from the ancient past, and the very reasons why we live the way we live. Our debaters are distinguished academics from Melbourne's leading institutions in classics and ancient history, and you will be our judges!

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beruk (Exhibition)
May
19
to May 25
Vic

beruk (Exhibition)

  • State Library of Victoria (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come explore and connect with an exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of William Barak. To the colonial world he was William Barak, to his people he is Beruk. Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung artist and the last Ngurungaeta, activist, leader, trailblazer – Beruk remains a source of knowledge for Wurundjeri people through his works and he continues to influence generations worldwide.

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Ned Kelly’s Armour (Exhibition)
May
19
to May 25
Vic

Ned Kelly’s Armour (Exhibition)

  • Redmond Barry Reading Room, State Library of Victoria (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Australia’s most notorious bushranger has split public opinion for more than a century. Fascination with the story of Ned Kelly often centres on his body armour, worn during the final siege. Our display of Kelly’s armour asks provocative questions about truth, mythmaking and nationhood.

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MCG Tour
May
19
to May 21
Vic

MCG Tour

  • Gate 3, Melbourne Cricket Ground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in the history and world-class facilities of the MCG, as you go behind-the-scenes to gain an insight into Melbourne's sporting culture, while exploring one of the world's most iconic stadiums.

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Aboriginal Melbourne Walk
May
19
to May 25
Vic

Aboriginal Melbourne Walk

Find out more about Aboriginal Melbourne on this free, self-guided walk. Starting at Parliament Gardens and finishing at Yarra Park and the MCG, explore the history and heritage of the Eastern Kulin, an alliance of five Traditional Owner groups: the Wurundjeri, Bunurong, Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wadawurrung peoples.

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Archaeology Site Dig and Expert Panel Discussion
May
18
1:00 PM13:00
Vic

Archaeology Site Dig and Expert Panel Discussion

The National Trust and the Heritage Council of Victoria presents this opportunity for visitors of all ages to explore the exciting discipline of archaeology. Participants will hear from a panel of professional experts about archaeological heritage and its conservation, followed by an opportunity to work with a Dig Director who will guide them as they uncover and analyse artefacts in a simulated archaeological site.

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