The RHSV's exhibitions engage a
wide range of issues regarding Victoria's history, showcasing material from our collection. The society also exhibits travelling exhibitions from other organisations.
Current Exhibition
Painting by Jason Roberts (Watercolour 2008)
Beyond the Facade
Celebrating 100 years of Flinders Street Station
Open 10 am - 4 pm Monday to Friday
6 May to 31 August
Special weekend opening during Melbourne Open House Sat 24 & Sun 25 July
Listen to a podcast about the construction of Flinders Street Station and a discussion about the exhibition
Online Exhibition
MacRobertson's Round Australia Expedition 1928
left from Parliament House, Melbourne, on April 12 for a five month journey around Australia.
Winner of the 2008 Sir Rupert Hamer Records Management Award - Community Archives section - Category 3 Projects or programs that provide greater understanding and accessibility to the Community Archives' archival collection.
The WCTU & 1891 Woman's Petition
In 1891 more than 28,000 signatures were collected requesting the right for women to vote. The 1891 petition has become a symbol of the quest for woman suffrage in Victoria.
