Join the curator, Dr Judith Buckrich, of our current exhibition Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River in a behind-the-scenes talk about the exhibition. The exhibition is an illustrated history of life on the Yarra. Through the lens of artists and writers, the exhibition explores how life has flourished on the river, including recreation, industry and land use, as well as infrastructure, natural history and social history.

Matthew Churchward, Senior Curator, Engineering and Transport at Museums Victoria will be delivering this lecture which is our first in partnership with Engineering Heritage Victoria in 2025. Matthew says on the Museums Victoria website, "After training in mechanical engineering, I have spent most of the past 30 years working in the museum and heritage sector.
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Step into the golden age of cinema at the PMI Victorian History Library's immersive film evening, presented by the Cinema and Theatre Historical Society (CATHS). This captivating event will transport you back to the early days of film in Victoria, showcasing the state's pivotal role in Australia's cinematic history. Experience the magic of Australia's first
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Are you sitting on a treasure trove of family stories, longing to share them with future generations? Join us at the PMI Victorian History Library for an enlightening one-day workshop that will transform your family history from cherished memories into a beautifully published book. What You'll Learn: Design Like a Pro: Explore various layouts and
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Join Jillian Hiscock, the RHSV Collections Manager, each month in this informative and easy-going Zoom forum on all aspects of cataloguing collections for historical societies. Jillian has a different topic each month and is happy to be guided by those who attend as to what they would like covered in upcoming clinics. Bring your questions
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