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Find the best history events and make the most of your time in Melbourne. From music to pets and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.
Step aboard and uncover the captivating history of pirates at PirateFest! This immersive exhibition at Seaworks features historical artifacts, holographic pirates, and interactive activities for kids.
Learn about the history of the Melbourne General Cemetery on this walking history tour. Discover the history of Melbourne General Cemetery, the city’s oldest surviving cemetery and the final resting place of many famous and infamous Melburnians. Hear the stories of some of its most intriguing and notorious characters.
Experience some of the best examples in Australia of the eloquent ‘boom era’ architecture of the 19th century, in the quiet and picturesque residential enclave of South Parkville. You will hear something of its history, of some colourful characters who lived there, and visit the scene of a notorious murder.
A guided tour of the Historic Cemeteries of the City of Hume.
Come celebrate Somaliland's 35th Reclamation of Independence Day with us, as we honor our history and culture in a lively in-person event!
From religious refugees fleeing persecution to British Royals discovering a thirst, gin's history is as intoxicating as the drink itself. Discover how this once-maligned 'mother's ruin' went from fueling London's wildest gin craze to becoming a sophisticated staple of high society. We'll embark on a fascinating journey through the history of gin, beginning in the ancient world where early forms of distillation laid the groundwork for the spirit we know today. In this class we will look at: The art of distillation from the ancient worlds to the present, Ingredients and botanicals - Juniper!, The changing roles of gin, from medicinal to recreational, Regional expressions of flavour, The wild anecdotes and characters that make this history so colourful! Some tasting and smelling samples - educational of course. You must be over 18.
The film follows Sead Delić, a Bosnian-American survivor of the Srebrenica genocide, as he returns to Europe to explore 1,000 years of Bosnian history. From medieval kingdoms and Ottoman rule to the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the 1990s conflict, the documentary weaves together stunning cinematography, historical re-enactments, and interviews with scholars to tell the story of Bosnia and Herzegovina's rich and complex identity. This is the first time the documentary has been screened in Australia. Don't miss this opportunity to experience it on the big screen. After the screening we will be joined via video link by director Tarik Hodžić and producer Adnan Ćuhara.
The film follows Sead Delić, a Bosnian-American survivor of the Srebrenica genocide, as he returns to Europe to explore 1,000 years of Bosnian history. From medieval kingdoms and Ottoman rule to the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the 1990s conflict, the documentary weaves together stunning cinematography, historical re-enactments, and interviews with scholars to tell the story of Bosnia and Herzegovina's rich and complex identity. This is the first time the documentary has been screened in Australia. Don't miss this opportunity to experience it on the big screen.
The Public Record Office Victoria Reading Room is open today at the Victorian Archives Centre. NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED.
Erica Frydenberg was born in the beautiful city of Budapest, just as the Hungarian regime was implementing Hitler’s 'Final Solution’. Decades later, she went back in or to confront the mass murder and deliberate inhumanity, but also honour the courage of those who resisted - diplomats like Raoul Wallenberg and Carl Lutz, and the many lesser-known individuals who risked everything to save Jewish lives. For Erica, this history is personal. Her uncle, the enigmatic Nandor Eichel, saved her life before she had even turned one. This “Budapesti Schindler,” protected only by a fragile diplomatic status, moved through the chaos rescuing countless others, whose stories only surface decades later in Sydney, Australia. Yet Nandor refused to speak of the past. Piecing together his hidden story, Erica uncovers deeper truths about memory: its capacity to wound, to illuminate and to nurture empathy and healing across generations.
Join us for a panel conversation at Victoria’s Government House to celebrate 150 years of one of Australia’s most remarkable historic residences. Built between 1872 and 1876 at the height of Melbourne’s gold rush prosperity, Government House stands as a defining example of 19th-century Italianate architecture, renowned for its grandeur, craftsmanship and enduring design. Within the historic ballroom, hear from Professor Philip Goad, Associate Professor Ursula de Jong and Dr Soon-Tzu Speechley, moderated by Amy Muir, as they reveal the unique design, construction and purpose of Government House, highlighting its architectural significance within Melbourne’s design landscape. Together, they’ll explore the building in the context of Melbourne’s rapid expansion during the gold rush years, alongside other Government Houses and institutional buildings across the region.
Join us for a formal 1-hour guided tour of the Manchester Unity Building, including the iconic boardroom and rooftop terrace.