Rutherglen Historical Society and the Common School Museum
Housed in Rutherglen’s original c1872 school building the Common School Museum houses a fascinating collection of historical artifacts from Rutherglen and surrounds. Farming implements, wine paraphernalia, mining equipment, early photographs and a perfectly re-created period schoolroom are just a few of the highlights. Museum is open first and last weekend of each month 12:30pm –…
Read MoreMount Beauty Visitor Information Centre
Mount Beauty, located just 90 minutes south east of Albury or 30 minutes drive from Bright, provides an ideal base to tour the Kiewa Valley and Falls Creek. There is an array of experiences available ranging from walking, cycling, eating and drinking, hang gliding, snow and water activities, and a broad range of accommodation for…
Read MoreStanley Athenaeum and Public Room
From 1863 until the 1970’s the Stanley Athenaeum was a lending library, it is now home to a unique collection of historic books, the Geoff Craig Local History collection and Stanley Community Archives that are available for research and reading. The Friends of the Athenaeum hold regular temporary exhibitions informed by the Athenaeum collection and…
Read MoreYackandandah Museum
The Yackandandah Museum has a large and comprehensive collection of many stories from the district. The Museum is accommodated in the Bank of Victoria which was built in 1860 and was the first bank erected in Yackandandah. They also have the Bank Manager’s cottage at the rear of the Museum building, which illustrates family life…
Read MoreEl Dorado Museum
The El Dorado Museum collection is sited in the original schoolhouse number 246 which opened in 1870. The school rooms and out-sheds house a large variety of items such as social and domestic purpose items. Gold and tin mining relics from the Cock’s El Dorado Gold and Tin Dredge and Cock’s Pioneer sluicing are on…
Read MoreFalls Creek Museum
The Falls Creek Historical Society is committed to ensuring the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the unique history of Falls Creek and the Bogong High Plains. By way of interactive and informative displays and detailed archiving, they wish to stimulate community interest and involvement in telling the distinctive Alpine history. Alongside their comprehensive museum collection,…
Read MoreThe Beechworth Honey Shop
The iconic Beechworth Honey Shop warmly welcomes visitors to discover the wonderful world of Australian honey. Taste the largest collection of single varietal honey in Australia. With over 40 single varietal honeys to taste. From delicate, fruity, warm and bold flavour profiles, you’ll be sure to find something to excite your tastebuds. Your day just…
Read MoreWangaratta Art Gallery
Wangaratta Art Gallery delivers a high calibre series of touring and self-curated contemporary visual art exhibitions in a range of media. The Gallery program attracts members of the local community, school groups, and visitors from beyond the municipality and the region. The Gallery is situated in the arts and culture precinct, right next door to…
Read MoreBenalla Aviation Museum and Men’s Shed
The Benalla Aviation Museum and Men’s Shed offers a fascinating look at Australia’s military air training history, from the historic home of a World War II RAAF pilot training school. Attractions include a unique collection of military training aircraft, a number of which are fully operational and available for passenger flights, and many related static…
Read MoreMansfield Historical Society
Mansfield Historical Society aims to preserve and promote the history of Mansfield and surrounding districts. Located at the old Mansfield Railway Station building in High Street, its committee of volunteers work together to present the current – ‘known history of the region’ so together they can, conserve, share, explore, remember and learn about the many…
Read MoreNational Alpine Museum Australia
NAMA – the National Alpine Museum Australia – has the largest collection relating to the history and heritage of Alpine Australia in the country. It is dedicated to sharing and preserving the amazing stories of the characters, places and spirit of Australia’s Alpine communities. A regularly changing program of exhibitions, programs and events brings the…
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