History Events in Melbourne

Find the best history events and make the most of your time in Melbourne. From music to science and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.

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History Events in Melbourne

Find the best history events and make the most of your time in Melbourne. From music to science and more, we have the biggest event range and best discovery experience, there's something for everyone.

Manchester Unity Building Tour

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

Dec 27th - Jan 25thMelbourne

Visit the RAAF Museum for an immersive experience exploring over 100 years of Air Force history. See the birthplace of military aviation in Australia at Point Cook. Hear stories of people and aircraft from the Australian Flying Corps to modern service.

Wed, Dec 31st, 11:00 PMPoint Cook

Jurassic Creatures

Closes at 5:30pm.

Jan 10th - Feb 1stPakenham

Contribute to queer history! Share your or your ancestor's LGBTQIA+ experiences in Hobsons Bay. Get our queer history on the record!

Thu, Jan 29th, 07:00 AMNewport

Photo of Angela Bailey curator talk and city walking tour

Join curator Angela Bailey for a guided viewing of the City Gallery exhibition 'You Are Here: Melbourne Memory-scapes', followed by a queer history walk around the nearby city streets. Step inside a unique exploration of Melbourne/Naarm through black-and-white aerial photographs from the 1960s.

Sat, Jan 31st, 03:00 AMMelbourne

Sun, Feb 8th, 03:00 AM

Prahran

Join a discussion on how activist histories are collected, documented, and displayed in Australian institutions. This workshop brings together curators, archivists, collection managers, and heritage practitioners to explore collection strategies that prioritize activist agency, address historical gaps, and broaden the visibility of diverse social movements.

Sun, Feb 15th, 12:30 PMCarlton

Learn the basics of family history research with our Local History Librarian. This event is for adults who want to discover their ancestry and heritage. Join us for this informative session and start your family history journey.

Fri, Feb 20th, 03:00 AMDeer Park

The Public Record Office Victoria Reading Room is open today at the Victorian Archives Centre. No bookings required to visit the Victorian government archives.

Feb 26th - Jun 27thNorth Melbourne

Photo of Spotlight on the Digital Local History Collection

Join us to celebrate our developing Digital Local History Collection! The Digital Local History Librarian will provide a demonstration of the new website, generating some informal discussion about times past and an exchange of ideas on future themes and topics for the Collection. Snacks provided.

Tue, Mar 10th, 02:30 AMWerribee

Reconnect with old friends over a delicious lunch at the Penturion Club reunion for Classes of 1976 and Prior. This warm and relaxed afternoon is a chance to revisit the campus and celebrate the legacy of Peninsula Grammar.

Sun, Mar 22nd, 01:00 AMMount Eliza

History Events in Melbourne

History Events in Melbourne

The Diary of Anne Frank

RAAF Museum Open Day (2026)

Mapping LGBTQIA+ history with Jonathan Butler

Angela Bailey curator talk and city walking tour

Wesson Lecture 2026

Curating Activism Workshop

Getting Started with Family History

Reading Room Saturday Opening

Spotlight on the Digital Local History Collection

Penturion Club Lunch - Classes of 1976 and Prior

Manchester Unity Building Tour

Jurassic Creatures