Experience the complex richness of Labassa’s architectural and human history. Although more than 700 people have lived at Labassa, it has miraculously survived with most of its opulent Victorian era decoration intact. Labassa is open 10:30am to 4pm with last entry at 3:30pm. Pre-purchasing your ticket online is highly recommended. Guided house tours on the
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Meet the Artist: Jennifer Mann, Sculptor Continuing the Duldig Studio’s commitment to exploring, experiencing and enjoying sculpture, join us for an artful afternoon with renowned contemporary sculptor and Forensic Sculptor at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Jennifer Mann. Her most recent public bronze sculpture of Zelda D’Aprano was unveiled outside Trades Hall last May.
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Melbourne International Comedy Festival show Discount Code: DINGDING (10% off) Tickets: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024/shows/m-is-for-melbourne-the-world-s-mostly-liveable-city   Melbourne has been named the "world's most liveable city", which makes you wonder if the judges have ever experienced Hoddle Street rush hour traffic or tried to find a cafe open past 4pm. M is for Melbourne takes an A to Z journey
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🛄 Exodus from Vienna Following the 1938 annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany, many members of Vienna’s vibrant Jewish community sought safe havens overseas to escape growing persecution. Amongst them were Michael and Regine Weiss and their family. Their story, as told through records held by the National Archives of Australia and other information provided
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Who remembers the McEwans celebrity pavement?
Between 1972 and 1994, scores of celebrities had their hand- and footprints immortalised in cement at the entrance of the McEwans hardware store in Bourke Street. Shopping for a hammer or a hair-dryer, you’d step in the prints of actors, musicians, sportspeople, writers, dancers, politicians, an astronaut, a racehorse – even an operatic dog.
Curated by Robyn Annear, 'Gotcha!' presents 40 of the surviving prints from the McEwans pavement, together with stories of the celebrities who made them and newspaper images that capture the mood of the times.

🏛️ Chapel Street Walks - An Australian Heritage Festival Event Meet at the PMI Victorian History Library then step into a charming adventure. Discover the tales of yesteryear's department stores on Chapel Street, Prahran. An all-inclusive experience, perfect for everyone – families, individuals, and even your beloved pets! The tour will be led by Steve
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The Friends of Coburg Cemetery have something special lined up, and would love for you to join them! They're holding a special ANZAC Day tour that's all about exploring the history and experiences of Australians during wartime. ANZACs of Coburg Cemetery Date: ANZAC Day - 25 April 2024 Time: 1:30 Location: Coburg Cemetery, Bell/Elizabeth Street,
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