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Spring Garden Day at La Trobe’s Cottage

La Trobe's Cottage Dallas Brooks Drive, Melbourne

Melbourne's oldest surviving building, the home of Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe La Trobe’s Cottage was the home of Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria’s first governor, and his wife Sophie and their children from 1839 to 1854. Originally erected on his Jolimont estate, the single-story dwelling is constructed of timber, replicating the original prefabricated structure brought …

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$4 – $12

Victoria’s Government House Tours

Government House 10 Government House Drive, Melbourne

Discover Melbourne’s rich heritage in the grand State Rooms of Government House. Join us on a guided tour of the grand State Rooms of Government House and get a unique insight into the constitutional, ceremonial, international and community engagement duties of the Governor. Visitors will be guided through the State Apartments which includes the State …

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$10 – $18

Rippon Lea Bird Spotting Tours

Rippon Lea Estate 192 Hotham St, Elsternwick

Rippon Lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eria. It is a haven for birds & other wildlife. This tour allows people to explore the 14 acres of gardens with a volunteer guide and the aid of a new book The Birds of Rippon Lea Estate Bird Spotter Guide, searching …

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$10 – $22

Open House Latrobe Tours at Old Gippstown Heritage Park

Old Gippstown Heritage Park 211 Lloyd St, Moe

Three homes. Three very different chapters in Gippsland’s history. Open House Latrobe is coming to Latrobe City, and Old Gippstown is opening the doors to three remarkable buildings for a series of guided, behind-the-scenes tours. Follow our heritage guide through Bushy Park Homestead and discover what life was like for squatters establishing themselves in Gippsland …

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Free – $7

Tours of Waller House

Waller House 9 Crown Rd, Ivanhoe

Immerse yourself in the lives of those who lived, created, loved, and lost in Waller House. These small-group tours provide rare access to a largely unchanged artist’s home and studio, offering an intimate insight into the personal and creative lives of renowned artists Napier and Christian Waller, alongside Klytie Pate and Lorna Waller. Discover original …

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$15 – $25

McCrae by Lanternlight

McCrae Homestead, 11 Beverley Road, McCrae, VIC 3938 11 Beverley Road, McCrae

When darkness falls, McCrae Homestead takes on a very different atmosphere. Step inside by lanternlight and journey through the cottage as tales of superstitions, curious traditions and long-held beliefs unfold. Discover what Victorians feared, what brought them luck, and how they made sense of a world filled with uncertainty. Some stories are dark, others delightfully …

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$20 – $35

Open Camperdown

An opportunity to visit historic buildings of Camperdown "Behind the Scenes" Discover the stories, architecture and heritage that shaped Camperdown during this special History Month event. Open Camperdown offers rare behind-the-scenes access to some of the town's most significant historic buildings, with opportunities to explore, learn and meet the people who help preserve local history. …

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Free

Polly Woodside Pirate Day

Polly Woodside, 21 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, VIC 3006 Polly Woodside, 21 South Wharf Promenade,, South Wharf

Come along and experience the Pirate Life aboard Polly Woodside. Come along and experience the pirate life. We encourage dressing up and participating in Fashions on the Plank, receive your pirate tattoo (washable!) and your very own pirate name. Our captain will have the kids scrubbing the deck, swinging the rope and going on a …

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$15 – $25

Open Home & Garden @ The Old Bank

The Old Bank, Murchison 7 Stevenson Street, Murchison

Celebrating 150 years old this year (built 1876) the Old Bank is located at 7 Stevenson Street, Murchison, VIC, 3610. The Old Bank building and garden have been beautifully restored by our hosts Deb and Robert. They feel very supported by the Murchison community and as a thank you have kindly offered to open their …

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Free – $15

Old Treasury Building Public Tour

Old Treasury Building 20 Spring Street, East Melbourne

The Old Treasury building is one of very few gold rush buildings still in use in the city. This monthly tour will showcase the exhibitions, including the beautiful building. See areas of the building inaccessible to the general public, including the Executive Council Chamber. This historic room is where the Governor of Victoria has met …

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$16
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