History Events in Melbourne

Embark on a captivating 1-hour guided tour of the iconic Manchester Unity Building! Explore the historic boardroom and ascend to the rooftop terrace for stunning views. Discover Melbourne's heritage and architectural beauty.

Join us for a formal 1-hour guided tour of the Manchester Unity Building, including the iconic boardroom and rooftop terrace.

Attend the annual Bill Kent Memorial Lecture by a distinguished scholar in Medieval and Renaissance Studies. This year, Associate Professor John Gagné discusses the cultural significance of the 500th anniversary of the battle of Pavia and the capture of King François I.

View an early 13th century copy of Ptolemy's Almagest translated into Latin from Arabic by Gerard of Cremona. The copy held in the State Library of Victoria is particularly fascinating for its use of Hindu-Arabic numerals with a 'o' decimal zero, while also retaining the Greek base-60 zero.

Explore the enduring impact of Britain on Australia’s systems of governance, institutions, economy, and broader culture. Despite the notion of Britishness no longer being salient to Australian identity, this conference delves into its influential legacy with 24 speakers.

Celebrate 20 years of preserving Lebanese history in Victoria at ALHSV 20! Join the ALHSV Executive for a community heritage event.

Prohibited Items: No video, audio or professional photography unless stated otherwise by the promoter. No alcohol or open drink containers can be brought into the venue. Seating in Lounge Rows A-D is strictly NO STANDING. .

Join us for our Introduction to Family History class where we will show you how to get started. We will provide tips and tricks on how to search using Ancestry and Findmypast, both of which are free to access in branch with your library membership. Bookings essential.

Allow notable figures from Geelong's past guide you through the historical sections of the Geelong Eastern Cemetery.

Join us for a guided walking tour from Old Government Camp to the site of the Eureka Stockade. Discover this dramatic chapter in Ballarat’s history and the traces still to be found in our contemporary urban landscapes.

Meet Ras from Ghana, West Africa, and share traditional food and drinks while experiencing traditional African stories, games and musical instruments. A cultural experience not to be missed.