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Explore the best arts, culture and heritage the State has to offer

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For expert tips on arts and cultural activities visit one of Victoria’s Visitor Information Centres, open daily 9am to 5pm. Or find information online at visitvictoria.com

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Intrastate – Drive Km TimeMelbourne to Albury/Wodonga 326 3hrs 20mins to Ballarat 114 1hr 20mins to Beechworth 285 2hrs 55mins to Bendigo 153 1hr 50mins to Echuca 216 2hrs 45mins to Geelong 75 1hr to Horsham 300 3hrs 20mins to Lakes Entrance 318 3hrs 40mins to Mildura 542 5hrs 40mins to Phillip Island 142 1hr 50mins to Shepparton 191 2hrs 5mins to Swan Hill 338 3hrs 35mins to Warrnambool 265 3hrs 10mins

Interstate – Drive Km TimeMelbourne to Adelaide 728 8hrs 35mins to Sydney 879 9hrs 45mins to Perth 3,420 37hrs

1 Melbourne2 Geelong and The Bellarine3 Gippsland4 Phillip Island5 Goulburn River Valley6 The Murray7 Mornington Peninsula

8 The Goldfields9 The Grampians10 Victoria’s High Country11 Daylesford and the

Macedon Ranges12 Great Ocean Road13 Yarra Valley and

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Drive Times and Distances

Victoria’s Cultural Regions

For V/line Train timetables visit: www.vline.com.au

Cover: Terrace Courtyard, Shrine of Remembrance. Photographer: Susan Gordon-Brown

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Hon Martin Foley MPMinister for Creative Industries

Whether you’re immersing yourself in the city or discovering one of our smallest towns, this comprehensive Guide shows that Victoria is truly a creative state. By experiencing our creativity and culture you are experiencing Victoria at its best.

Bruce Esplin AMSculptor and Chair of Regional Arts Victoria

You can drive almost anywhere in regional Victoria and find artists making art - we have such a rich and varied cultural landscape all within easy driving distance!

Kathryn MackenziePresident - Cultural Tourism Victoria

I just love wandering the artisan markets of the larger regional centres and the small towns and villages of regional Victoria. Engaging with a local artist or artisan, sharing their passion and hearing their stories are some of the great pleasures of life.

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World-class attractions and unforgettable major events stamp Victoria as Australia’s go-to destination for cultural fulfilment. And fulfil it does! From swish city to sun-blessed seaside village, from rural heartland to fresh-air alps, from riverland to lakeland, every locale serves up a unique fusion of cultural possibilities.

The rhythm pulses beyond the galleries, museums and performance spaces. It beats strong in the people, soundtracking the enthusiastic and creative way in which Victorians come together to celebrate and explore all things cultural.

Come join in.

Rich in diverse experiences, Victoria wears its cultural heart on its sleeve for all to see.

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Above: Melbourne at night.

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State-of-the-art facilities juxtapose with laneway ethos and vibrant multicultural suburbia.

Watch the curtain rise on the Australian Ballet, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra or the Melbourne Theatre Company.

Then catch an open mic session at a comedy club or a late-night busker jamming on a street corner.

Melbourne’s gallery scene is unrivalled – discover film, television and digital culture at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image or immerse yourself in Australia’s oldest artist community at Montsalvat.

Jump into the national Sports Museum at the iconic MCG, chase demons at Old Melbourne Gaol or leaf through first source history at the Victorian Archives Centre.

Cosmopolitan. Cultural. Cool. Melbourne is a Capital city in every sense of the word, a dazzling place to indulge your creative and curious heart.

1 Look up in awe at Leonard French’s magnificent stained-glass ceiling at the national Gallery of Victoria

2 Pay homage at Heide Museum of Modern Art, regarded as the birthplace of modern art in Australia

3 Dream large in the original gold vaults at the 1858-built Old Treasury Building

4 Pirouette through wardrobe and production departments in an hour-long tour of the Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre

5 Explore stories of migrants from across the globe at the Immigration Museum

Above: White night, Melbourne. Photographer: Roberto Seba

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Open: 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday, 12pm-5pm weekends and holidays. Mondays by appointment. Closed: Christmas Day and Good FridayAdmission: Free

A: 111 Sturt St, Southbank Vic 3006 T: 03 9697 9999 F: 03 9686 8830E: [email protected]: www.accaonline.org.auMelway Map Ref: 2F F10Public Transport: by train: Flinders Street Station by tram: 1, 3, 5, 8, 16, 64, 67 & 72

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

ACCA brings the best international and Australian art to audiences looking for inspiration.

Its unique program of new exhibitions and commissions has established its international reputation as one in a cluster of galleries around the world producing ambitious new artworks with living artists. ACCA is located in one of Melbourne’s most spectacular buildings and is just 5 minutes walk from the national Gallery of Victoria.

Exhibitions are accompanied by a program of free talks and tours. Please visit our website to confirm exhibition dates.

Alcaston Gallery

Alcaston Gallery has a national and international focus and exhibition schedule representing Contemporary artists from Australia and the Asia Pacific. Director Beverly knight is regarded as the specialist authority on Australian Indigenous art since 1989.

Close to the city in the world-renowned hipster Fitzroy, Alcaston Gallery is amidst the cafés, coffee and restaurants of Brunswick, Gertrude and Smith Streets, considered to be the artistic and cultural hub of Melbourne!

Open: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm

A: 11 Brunswick St, Fitzroy Vic 3065 T: 03 9418 6444 F: 03 9418 6499E: [email protected]: www.alcastongallery.com.auCity Map Ref u5 Melway Map Ref 2C A12

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Shrine of Remembrance

Visit one of Melbourne’s most sacred and important places. The Shrine is Victoria’s memorial to the men and women who have served Australia in war and peacekeeping operations throughout our nation’s history. Dedicated in 1934 to honour the 114,000 Victorians who served in the First World War (1914-1918), the Shrine is now a place to commemorate all Victorians who have served. Contemplate the quiet solitude of the sanctuary, explore the memorials in the surrounding parkland and discover the story of Australians in war and peacekeeping in our exhibitions and displays.

Guided tours: Daily at 11am and 2pmGroup bookings essential. Remembrance Ray of Light ceremonies: Every half hour from 10.30amOpen: Daily 10am-5pm, last entry to Galleries 4.30pmClosed: Good Friday and Christmas DayAdmission: Free - Donations welcome

A: Birdwood Avenue and St kilda Road, Melbourne Vic 3001T: 03 9661 8100W: www.shrine.org.au

bundoora homestead Art Centre

Bundoora Homestead is a magnificent Queen Anne style house, garden and art gallery. Featuring contemporary visual arts and craft exhibitions, talks, workshops and details of the history of the building and grounds. Plus a delightful licensed café that looks out over the heritage gardens.

Open: Wed-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pmAdmission: Free

A: 7-27 Snake Gully Drv, Bundoora Vic 3083T: 03 9496 1060 E: [email protected] W: www.bundoorahomestead.com

Cooks’ Cottage – A Melbourne Icon

A must-see attraction when visiting Melbourne! See inside Australia’s oldest building and find out why the cottage is in Melbourne. Learn all about the famous Captain James Cook and stroll through the beautiful English cottage garden, filled with flowers, herbs and vegetables.

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Open: Daily 9am-5pm (last entry 4.45pm)Admission: Adults $6, Concession $3.60, Children $3, Family $16.50

A: Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Pde, East Melbourne Vic 3002

T: 03 9658 9658W: www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/cookscottage

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A: 7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen Vic 3105 T: 03 9850 1500E: [email protected]: www.heide.com.au

heide Museum of Modern Art

Heide Museum of Modern Art, or Heide as it is affectionately known, began life in 1934 as the Melbourne home of John and Sunday Reed and has since evolved into one of Australia’s most unique destinations for modern and contemporary Australian art. Located just twenty minutes from the city, Heide boasts fifteen acres of beautiful gardens, three dedicated exhibition spaces, two historic kitchen gardens, a sculpture park and the Heide Store.

Café Vue at Heide, located in the sculpture plaza opposite the main entrance of the museum, serves coffee, breakfast and a delicious lunch-time menu that focuses on seasonal produce grown in the kitchen garden.

Visit the website for information on the exhibitions and programs and to discover the museum’s fascinating history.

For further information visit www.heide.com.au

Open: Tue-Fri and Sun 1pm-4.30pm Mon during semester 12pm-3.30pm Percy’s café open Mon-FriClosed: Sat and public holidays Where possible, group bookings by appointment when the Museum is closed in December and January for scheduled works. Guided tours: By appointment (a small charge applies)Admission: Free

A: Grainger Museum, university of Melbourne T: 03 8344 5270E: [email protected]: www.grainger.unimelb.edu.au

Grainger Museum

Experience the extraordinary life and interests of Percy Grainger (1882-1961) the internationally renowned Melbourne born composer and pianist, who saw music as a universal language, in this engaging and dynamic autobiographical museum at the university of Melbourne.

The rich and varied permanent exhibition is complemented by temporary exhibitions and public programs and events.

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Malthouse Theatre

Malthouse Theatre is Melbourne’s premier destination for contemporary Australian theatre, located in the heart of Melbourne’s arts precinct in a converted brewery.

Staging a range of works from re-interpretations of the classics to original text-based productions, from musicals to dance, Malthouse Theatre presents local and international works at the forefront of innovative, entertaining theatre-making.

A: 113 Sturt St, Southbank Vic 3006T: 03 9685 5111E: [email protected]: malthousetheatre.com.auMelway Map Ref: 1D Q10Public Transport: Tram 1

Melbourne Theatre Company

Melbourne Theatre Company is Victoria’s award-winning state theatre company, presenting world-class productions all year round at the iconic Southbank Theatre and Arts Centre Melbourne. Both venues are within a 15 minute walk or a short tram ride of Federation Square. Discover what’s on during your stay and call or visit the Box Office to book tickets. Pre-show dining options are also available.

A: 140 Southbank Blvd, Southbank Vic 3006T: 03 8688 0800 E: [email protected] W: www.mtc.com.au

Open: Tue-Sat 11am-5pmAdmission: Free

A: Manningham City Square, 687 Doncaster Rd, Doncaster Vic 3108 T: 03 9840 9367 E: [email protected]: www.manningham.vic.gov.au/gallery

Manningham Art Gallery

Located at the entrance to the Manningham City Square community hub, Manningham Art Gallery presents a program of exhibitions that include work by local, Victorian and interstate artists.

Committed to engaging the local community in a broad range of visual arts practices, the gallery hosts artist talks and workshops that provide opportunities to learn about contemporary art in a relaxed setting.

The gallery also presents the biennial Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award, which surveys current Victorian ceramic art practice and celebrates the historical and ongoing importance of ceramics in the Manningham region.


Montsalvat

Montsalvat is Australia’s oldest artists’ community, set amid unique grounds and buildings, a place where art is made, taught, exhibited, performed and celebrated. Artists are supported in our numerous studios, the Barn and Long Galleries host year round exhibitions, while a program of performing arts offers regular concerts, literary events and arts education.

Open: Daily 9am-5pm

A: 7 Hillcrest Ave, Eltham Vic 3095 T: 03 9439 7712E: [email protected]: www.montsalvat.com.au

Medical history Museum university of Melbourne

Explore, inquire, enjoy the social history of medicine & its role in society through a diverse exhibition program. Visit the 19th century Savory & Moore Pharmacy complete with pharmaceutical jars & equipment. A free museum for those inquisitive about medicine’s contribution to our community’s well-being. Perfect for students, community groups & the public. The Museum runs a changing exhibition program that encompasses themes linking scientific discovery with society & culture. Exhibitions include historical & contemporary issues examining the role of medicine in society.

Open: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 1pm-5pm Opening hours vary during university holidaysAdmission: FreeGuided tours: By appointment. To book a tour please email [email protected]

A: Brownless Biomedical Library, university of Melbourne, Parkville Vic 3010

T: 03 8344 9935 E: [email protected] W: medicalhistorymuseum.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au

Monash Gallery of Art

MGA, the home of Australian photography, is one of Victoria’s leading public galleries. The gallery holds a nationally significant collection of Australian photography, the only specialist collection of its kind in the country.

Open: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pmClosed: Mondays & public holidays

A: 860 Ferntree Gully Rd, Wheelers Hill Vic 3150T: 03 8544 0500E: [email protected]: www.mga.org.auMelway Map Ref: 71 J10


opera Australia

no matter what kind of entertainment you’re in the mood for, there’s always an opera to fit the bill. Opera Australia performs in May and november at Arts Centre Melbourne. In 2015, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro will light up the Arts Centre stage. Dates: 4-30 May 2015, 12-28 november 2015. To book: 03 9685 3700, opera.org.au, or at the Arts Centre Melbourne box office.

A: 100 St kilda Rd, Melbourne Vic 3000

T: 03 9685 3700W: www.opera.org.au

Open: Sun-Fri 10am-4pm Closed: Saturdays, Christmas Day and some public holidaysAdmission: Free

A: Old Treasury Building 20 Spring St, Melbourne Vic 3000

T: 03 9651 2233 E: [email protected] W: www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au

old Treasury building

Visit one of Australia’s finest nineteenth century Renaissance Revival buildings. The important Australian architect John James Clark was only nineteen years old when he designed the building. Discover Melbourne’s history, heritage and people.

Be captivated by vibrant exhibitions exploring the stories of Eureka, ned kelly, Chinese and others that have shaped Victoria. Explore the original gold vaults which houses ‘Built on Gold,’ a dynamic contemporary exhibition that traces the story of Victoria’s gold.

Visitors are transported back to life in the 1920s as they walk through the caretaker’s basement living rooms.

kids Fun Trail and gold licence reward certificate.

The Ian Potter Museum of Art The university of Melbourne

Embracing research, discovery and debate, the Potter exhibits art from antiquity to the present day, accompanied by a range of programs that encourage an exchange of ideas.

Open: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pmAdmission: Free

A: Swanston St (between Faraday and Elgin Sts), Parkville Vic 3010

T: 03 8344 5148W: www.art-museum.unimelb.edu.au

Image: John Gollings 1998


RAAf Museum Point Cook

The RAAF Museum, located at Point Cook, is home to an amazing range of historic military aircraft. A great chance to view these rare birds is at the interactive flying displays which are held every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 1pm (weather permitting). The Museum has a vast collection of historical material on show including several hangars with static aircraft and offers visitors an exciting experience and insight into the history of the Air Force. Models, books, patches, clothing, mementos can be purchased at the Museum shop.

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RAAF.Museum

Open: 10am-3pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Weekends and Public HolidaysClosed: Mondays, Christmas Day and Good FridayAdmission: Free

A: RAAF Williams, Point Cook Road, Point Cook Vic 3027 T: 03 8348 6040 F: 03 8348 6692E: [email protected]: www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum

Parliament house

Visit Victoria’s Parliament House – one of Australia’s oldest and most architecturally distinguished public buildings.

The Parliament of Victoria welcomes you to share in our history and heritage. Sit in the chambers where Victoria’s laws are made, take in the majesty of Queen’s Hall, and see where Australia’s first Federal Parliament conducted proceedings for 26 years. When Parliament is sitting, come and sit in the public galleries and see Parliament in action.

Free guided public tours are provided on non-sitting days, Monday to Friday. Book for lunch or high tea in Stranger’s Corridor during non-sitting weeks.

Public tours: non sitting days, Mon-Fri 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm Express tours: 1pm and 4pm (Groups of 6 or more must book)Admission: Free

A: Spring St, East Melbourne Vic 3002 T: 03 9651 8568 (group tours)

03 9651 8944 (lunch/high tea)W: www.parliament.vic.gov.au/visit


Open: Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Wed 11am-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm Admission: Free

A: 344 Swanston St, Melbourne Vic 3000T: 03 9925 1717 F: 03 9925 1738 E: [email protected] W: www.rmit.edu.au/rmitgalleryMelway Map Ref: 2F E1

RMIT Gallery

RMIT Gallery is RMIT university’s premier curated exhibition space for national and international artists.

The Gallery presents fine art, design, craft, fashion, new media, technology and popular culture, with extensive public programs offering an enjoyable and social means of experiencing contemporary culture.

We welcome school and community groups for all events.

Located at the centre of Melbourne’s key cultural tourism area and close to the State Library of Victoria, Federation Square and the Melbourne Museum, the Gallery is a great place to visit when you are in the city. The building is prominently and centrally located on Swanston Street and is easily accessible by public transport.

State Library Victoria

Go on a journey of discovery at the historic State Library, one of Melbourne’s most magnificent 19th-century buildings. Dedicated to history and ideas, the Library is the perfect place to encounter Victoria’s rich heritage.

Enjoy exhibitions, see ned kelly’s original armour and famed Jerilderie letter, play chess, admire stunning rare books and roam the Library’s inspiring spaces, taking in the soaring grandeur of our 100-year-old domed reading room.

Free Wi-Fi, lockers and children’s activity space available.

Open: 10am-9pm Mon-Thu, 10am-6pm Fri-Sun Guided tours: Exhibition and event hours vary, check our website for details.Admission: Free

A: 328 Swanton St, Melbourne Vic 3000T: 03 8664 7000W: www.slv.vic.gov.au

Greater Dandenong ToursHave an authentic cultural experience without your passport!

Food Lovers Daytime DandenongThe Dandenong Food Lovers Tour visits central Dandenong businesses sampling Afghan, African, Polish and Lebanese delicacies. Tour day tip: No need for breakfast!

Food Lovers Night Time SpringvaleVisit three fabulous restaurants in Springvale featuring Cambodian, Thai and Vietnamese/Chinese cuisine. Taste some amazing flavours and experience the cultures.

Afghan BazaarSee how traditional Afghan bread is made, visit three businesses & finish with an Afghan Banquet, you won’t walk away hungry!

Little IndiaVisit our Little India precinct for a look at the various retail offerings with some sweet samplings along the way before a delicious Indian feast.

Sensational SpringvaleHear about alternative medicines, faith and cultural traditions. Taste samplings at four various Asian businesses followed by a Vietnamese dinner.

Group bookings of 8–18 available on request. For more information and bookings visit www.greaterdandenong.com/tours or phone 8571 1377.

Greater Dandenong ToursHave an authentic cultural experience without your passport!

Food Lovers Daytime DandenongThe Dandenong Food Lovers Tour visits central Dandenong businesses sampling Afghan, African, Polish and Lebanese delicacies. Tour day tip: No need for breakfast!

Food Lovers Night Time SpringvaleVisit three fabulous restaurants in Springvale featuring Cambodian, Thai and Vietnamese/Chinese cuisine. Taste some amazing flavours and experience the cultures.

Afghan BazaarSee how traditional Afghan bread is made, visit three businesses & finish with an Afghan Banquet, you won’t walk away hungry!

Little IndiaVisit our Little India precinct for a look at the various retail offerings with some sweet samplings along the way before a delicious Indian feast.

Sensational SpringvaleHear about alternative medicines, faith and cultural traditions. Taste samplings at four various Asian businesses followed by a Vietnamese dinner.

Group bookings of 8–18 available on request. For more information and bookings visit www.greaterdandenong.com/tours or phone 8571 1377.

The Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail runs along 23kms of coastline in the inner west of Melbourne, from the Stony Creek Backwash in Spotswood under the West Gate Bridge to Skeleton Creek in Altona Meadows, passing through parklands, wetlands, the maritime precinct of Williamstown and the beach and foreshore areas of Williamstown and Altona.

Dean Bowen Grant Finck Louise Lavarack

Presenting the very best in contemporary arts across music, theatre, dance, circus, hybrid and visual arts; nurturing the arts through classes, public programs, workshops, residencies. 1 Market Street, Newport Victoria

Bringing arts ideas to life. Activating urban renewal in Laverton. Contact Arts and Culture on 9932 2001

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A celebration of the inner west through public art

Mike Nicholls and Jonathan Leahey Anuradha PatelCameron Robbins

Jonathan Leahey Adrian Mauriks Simon Perry and Drew Cole

The Hobsons Bay public art collection also includes works by

Pauline FraserYvonne GeorgeDavid Murphy

To navigate the trail follow a series of markers and maps based on a nautical theme and six site speci�c artworks by

Take time to visit Melbourne’s West,explore the Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail

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GEELONG ARTS & CULTURE TRAILS

Want to know more about local festivals and arts? The Geelong Region ArtsAtlas is your one-stop shop for arts, cultural and

heritage events in Geelong and the surrounding municipalities. Visit www.artsatlasgeelong.com.au to subscribe to the FREE Arts

Bulletin and receive weekly updates of all that’s happening in your local arts world. For more information call 5272 4703.

GEELONG ARTS & CULTURE TRAILS APP

An exciting way to discover the municipality’s arts and cultural highlights is now available to download

from the App store for free. Includes galleries, public art, iconic heritage buildings, museums and much more. For more information call the Arts & Culture Department

on 5272 4703 or to download the App visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au.

Potato Shed is a thriving hub of arts activity on the beautiful Bellarine. Boasting a full range of professional and local theatre, dance, music and art activities for residents and visitors alike.

Open: Monday-Friday 10.00am-5.00pm withbox office open one hour before all shows41 Peninsula Drive, DrysdaleP: 03 5251 1998 F: 03 5252 [email protected]/potatoshed

The museum combines history, art and fashion. Discover the timeless Australian story of wool, combined with exciting contemporary exhibitions for the whole family, rare collections, museum shop and restaurant presented in an historic bluestone woolstore in Geelong’s vibrant waterfront precinct.

Open: Monday-Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm

26 Moorabool Street, GeelongP: 03 5272 4701 F: 03 5222 [email protected]

GEELONG REGION ARTSATLAS

ARTS AND CULTURE IN GEELONGWith a thriving arts community and an exciting yearly programme of exhibitions, events, public art, festivals and performances, Geelong is an important regional and cultural centre with a colourful and diverse arts offering. Just to name a few, you can discover the City’s Cultural Precinct, unearth cultural stories and treasures with the Geelong Arts & Cultural App, or visit our exciting new resource www.artsatlasgeelong.com.au. Take in a show at Potato Shed, and discover the story of wool, see rare collections and contemporary exhibitions at the National Wool Museum.

NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM

POTATO SHEDFind culture cues writ large at Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong Gallery and national Wool Museum. Take to Geelong’s many brochure-guided walking trails and ogle stunning national Trust properties and historic sites. Meet CBD artists in their studios, before testing your mettle with a ghostly tour at the Old Geelong Gaol.

Support local and grassroots artists at boutique spaces like Boom Gallery and Metropolis Gallery.

At Queenscliff, embark on a trek of coastal lighthouses, journey through seafaring heritage at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum or descend to underground artillery stores on a Fort Queenscliff guided tour.

Feed your mind is this eclectic city-come-seaside region showcasing grand heritage hotspots and arty destinations.

1 Take in grand architecture, tall tales and afternoon tea on a guided Queenscliff Heritage Walk

2 Linger as long as you like in front of a Fred McCubbin masterwork at Geelong Gallery

3 Board the Blues Train and groove to live music as you ride the historic Bellarine Railway

4 Get eye-to-eye with over 100 colourful characters on the Waterfront Geelong Bollards Trail

5 Take a front row seat for a live performance at the Potato Shed (Drysdale) or the intimate Woodbin Theatre (Geelong West)

Above: Eye-Spy, part of the learning activities program at the Geelong Gallery.

GEELONG ARTS & CULTURE TRAILS

Want to know more about local festivals and arts? The Geelong Region ArtsAtlas is your one-stop shop for arts, cultural and

heritage events in Geelong and the surrounding municipalities. Visit www.artsatlasgeelong.com.au to subscribe to the FREE Arts

Bulletin and receive weekly updates of all that’s happening in your local arts world. For more information call 5272 4703.

GEELONG ARTS & CULTURE TRAILS APP

An exciting way to discover the municipality’s arts and cultural highlights is now available to download

from the App store for free. Includes galleries, public art, iconic heritage buildings, museums and much more. For more information call the Arts & Culture Department

on 5272 4703 or to download the App visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au.

Potato Shed is a thriving hub of arts activity on the beautiful Bellarine. Boasting a full range of professional and local theatre, dance, music and art activities for residents and visitors alike.

Open: Monday-Friday 10.00am-5.00pm withbox office open one hour before all shows41 Peninsula Drive, DrysdaleP: 03 5251 1998 F: 03 5252 [email protected]/potatoshed

The museum combines history, art and fashion. Discover the timeless Australian story of wool, combined with exciting contemporary exhibitions for the whole family, rare collections, museum shop and restaurant presented in an historic bluestone woolstore in Geelong’s vibrant waterfront precinct.

Open: Monday-Friday 9.30am to 5.00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 5.00pm

26 Moorabool Street, GeelongP: 03 5272 4701 F: 03 5222 [email protected]

GEELONG REGION ARTSATLAS

ARTS AND CULTURE IN GEELONGWith a thriving arts community and an exciting yearly programme of exhibitions, events, public art, festivals and performances, Geelong is an important regional and cultural centre with a colourful and diverse arts offering. Just to name a few, you can discover the City’s Cultural Precinct, unearth cultural stories and treasures with the Geelong Arts & Cultural App, or visit our exciting new resource www.artsatlasgeelong.com.au. Take in a show at Potato Shed, and discover the story of wool, see rare collections and contemporary exhibitions at the National Wool Museum.

NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM

POTATO SHED


Geelong Performing Arts Centre

Located in the heart of Geelong’s cultural precinct, GPAC is the region’s premier venue for live performance, comprising the 750-seat Playhouse, 325-seat Drama Theatre, as well as various studios, a café, foyer and the 1,500-seat Deakin’s Costa Hall on the Geelong Waterfront.

Find shows at www.gpac.org.au and follow us on www.facebook.com/geelongperformingartscentre and Twitter @gpacgeelong

A: 50 Little Malop St, Geelong Vic 3220

T: 03 5225 1200 W: www.gpac.org.au

King Billy, Geelong street art

Grove Pavilion

The Grove Pavilion is an all-weather meeting and performance space perfect for local schools and community groups. The Pavilion includes a 15 metre wide outdoor stage, green room seating for up to 100, fully-equipped kitchen and an al fresco decking area.

Available: 7 days a week - see the website calendar for availability

A: Cnr Presidents Ave and The Avenue, Ocean Grove Vic 3226

T: 0419 507 513W: www.grovepavilion.org.au


Seek out surprising galleries and live performance spaces in Bairnsdale, Warragul, Traralgon, Morwell and Sale. The East Gippsland Art Gallery, Latrobe Regional Gallery, and The Forge Theatre and Arts Hub are stand-outs.

Sidetrack to quirky, creative towns like Fish Creek, Metung, Yinnar and nowa nowa for intimate artist encounters.

Relive pastoral, mining and maritime heritage at the State Coal Mine and Coal Creek Community Park and Museum. Amble the afternoon through Port Albert’s beautifully restored buildings and the Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum then spiral up the staircase at Point Hicks Lighthouse.

The fertile, ever-green Gippsland region abounds with unrivalled natural charm. Its energetic arts and cultural scene will instantly captivate you.

1 Tuck into a bagful of old- fashioned lollies as you ride the bush tramway at korrumburra’s Coal Creek Community Park and Museum

2 Consider a fresh perspective on Aboriginal culture at Bairnsdale’s krowathunkooloong keeping Place

3 Consume your art locavore style at Great Alpine Gallery (Swifts Creek)

4 Branch into a showcase of local timbers and wooden artworks at Orbost Exhibition Centre

5 Revel in gold history, a heritage railway trip and a spooky ghost tour at Walhalla

Above: Latrobe Regional Gallery.


bass Coast Arts

Bass Coast is home to a thriving arts community. Artists are motivated by the beautiful coastline, scenic hinterland and the laid back lifestyle - naturally inspiring. Visit one of the great galleries, tour an artist’s workshop or head to one of the many fascinating museums, enjoy our public art or join in with a festival to get a feel for the heart and soul of the region.

Pick up an ARTS brochure from Bass Coast Visitor Information Centres or from our website.

T: 1300 366 422E: [email protected]: www.basscoast.vic.gov.auW: www.visitbasscoast.com.au

Arts & Culture in East Gippsland

Get up close and personal with the vibrancy of arts, culture and heritage of the region. Meet artisans, musicians and people who have made East Gippsland home and who are passionate about their craft.

Up close & personal: a handy guide to the diverse arts in the region.

Come visit: The Forge Theatre and Arts Hub – offering a variety of professional touring performances and local shows.

East Gippsland Art Gallery – delivers a dynamic calendar of exhibitions.

Krowathunkooloong, The Keeping Place – provides an amazing insight into the history and culture of the Gunaikurnai people.

A: East Gippsland Shire Council: Arts Development T: 1800 637 060E: [email protected]: www.discovereastgippsland.com.au

For expert tips on arts and cultural activities check out the nearest Visitor Information Centre. Most centres are conveniently open daily from 9am to 5pm or go online to visitvictoria.com


Creative Gippsland

Inspiring - a beautiful region with a thriving creative community.

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Find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CreativeGippsland

T: 03 5671 2492E: [email protected]: www.creativegippsland.com.au

Latrobe Regional Gallery

Outstanding exhibitions, fabulous gift shop, engaging visitor programs and free entry.

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LatrobeRegionalGallery

Open: 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm Sat-SunAdmission: Free

A: 138 Commercial Rd, Morwell Vic 3840T: 03 5128 5700E: [email protected]: www.latroberegionalgallery.com

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Cowes is the commercial hub and home to the Phillip Island Historical Society Museum with intriguing exhibitions on geology, maritime history, Aboriginal culture and early settlers.

Soak up a fishing village vibe at Rhyll and San Remo. At newhaven, gain a fresh perspective on a modern war at the national Vietnam Veterans Museum.

Glimpse into the past at Churchill Island Heritage Farm, complete with restored farm buildings and agricultural heritage spanning back to the 1850s.

Connect with the Island’s art scene at natty spots like ArtFusion Gallery, kelly and Gemelli Art Design and Mingara Gallery.

Journey across a bridge not-too-far to an island teeming with much more than penguins – there are cultural delights and artistic treasures aplenty.

1 Discover the Holographic Light and Sound Show at the national Vietnam Veterans Museum

2 Let the kids loose to learn on a 57-acre historic working farm on Churchill Island

3 At Mosaics by the Bay, feed your inner creative with a hands-on workshop with an award-winning artist

4 Hire an electric bike and two-wheel through a brochure-guided trail of island heritage spots

5 Chat with a gold and silversmith as she crafts in her jewellery studio at The Goldsmith’s Gallery

Above: Explore Churchill Island Heritage Farm.


Phillip Island

Art, artists and history surrounded by breathtaking coastlines and nature.

Visit history displays at:

• Phillip Island Heritage Museum, Cowes • National Vietnam Veterans Museum, Newhaven • Churchill Island Heritage Farm • History of Motorsport, Grand Prix Circuit

Visit our website for art galleries and art tour information.

T: 1300 366 422W: www.visitphillipisland.com

National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)

When you visit Phillip Island visit nVVM, just behind the helipad on the main Phillip Island Road. Home to a collection of artefacts, vehicles, dioramas & images. ‘Our Museum Talks to You’ with audio visual aids and effects. Start with the holographic Light and Sound Show, which helps you understand the significance of this era. Investigate this period in Australia’s history by seeing it through the eyes of Vietnam Veterans. Walk beneath and around such key vehicles as helicopters, a tank, even a bomber used in Vietnam. See yourself in the boots of a Tunnel Rat or the helmet of a Chopper Pilot. Endlessly fascinating and absorbing, no matter what age group. Relax in the nui Dat Café.

Open: Daily 10am-5pm (closed GF, Dec 24-26, Jan 1)Admission: Adults $15. Family $40. Children $10 5-15yrs. (under 5 FREE ). Concession $12.Pre-booked groups $10. School groups from $8

A: 25 Veterans Drv, newhaven, Phillip Island Vic 3925

T: 03 5956 6400 E: [email protected]: www.vietnamvetsmuseum.org


Find yesteryear in the rich stories resonating through the architecture, bespoke galleries, museums, and heritage trails in destinations like Shepparton, Euroa, Seymour, Marysville and kilmore.

In your travels meet the makers at the famous Violet Town Market. Sample a good drop and other treats at one of the region’s world class wineries. Go fossicking for books at Yarck or

toe-tap through kinglake’s Foggy Mountain Bluegrass Festival. Immerse yourself in nagambie Lakes Opera or perhaps uncover rare treasures in Longwood at the Gemstone Museum.

Get hands on in a workshop at Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), one of Australia’s finest regional museums.

Fill your soul in the Heart of Victoria. This beauty filled river-meets-valley region brims with creative talent, events and a colourful history of pioneers, heroes and scoundrels.

1 Walk in the ghostly footsteps of soldiers training for war at Seymour’s Australian Light Horse Memorial Park

2 Be first past the finish post with Black Caviar lakeside in nagambie

3 Browse Shepparton Art Museum’s renowned ceramics collection featuring works by convict potters and notables like Merric Boyd

4 Autumn equals arts: try on the Shepparton Festival, kilmore Art Expo or Alexandra Rotary Easter Art Exhibition

5 Wheel into classic, vintage and veteran car heaven at Shepparton Motor Museum

Above: Delinquent Angel. John Perceval’s Ceramic Angels at Shepparton Art Museum


VC Memorial Park - honouring our heroes Statues

Euroa and surrounds is the only region in the entire Commonwealth to have been home to three Victoria Cross (VC) recipients. Three bronze statues immortalising the bravery of the Victoria Cross recipients Tubb, Burton and Maygar stand in pride of place – overlooking the scenic Seven Creeks in Euroa.

A: Euroa RSL kirkland Ave, Euroa Vic 3666

Nagambie Lakes opera festival

A feast of opera, food and wine, the inaugural nagambie Lakes Opera Festival will feature special guests Cheryl Barker, Max Gillies and Bryan Dawe alongside Gertrude Opera artists. A showcase of delights from the Strathbogie Region; an engaging program over two nights and two days.

When: October 9, 10 and 11, 2015. In partnership with Tahbilk, Fowles and Mitchelton Wineries.

T: 0418 999 339E: [email protected]: www.nagambielakesoperafestival.com.au

Alexandra Timber Tramway Museum

This fascinating tourist railway and museum features local timber history from the Rubicon Forest and displays from one of the largest machinery collections in Australia. Ride the Great Victorian Rail Trail along the old railway line from Tallarook to Alexandra and Mansfield, which starts at the Timber Tramway.

Open: 10am-4pm. Steam train rides on the second Saturday of the month. Diesel powered train rides on the fourth Saturday.

A: Station Street, Alexandra Vic 3714T: 0427 509 988W: www.alexandratramway.org.au

Murrindindi Artistic Play Spaces

Murrindindi offers two interactive and imaginative play spaces - accessible Bollygum Park in kinglake and Marysville kin Playspace.

Sculptures and mosaics are displayed within the parks in a creative and artistic approach where both parents and children can enjoy these wonderfully crafted play spaces.

W: www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/ Things_to_see_and_do


Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum

Tatura Museum houses a unique collection based on three main themes – the irrigation history of the Goulburn Valley, the family history of Tatura and District since white settlement and the history of the seven Prisoner of War and Internment Camps that operated in the area during World War 2.

Open: 1pm-3pm weekdays, 2pm-4pm weekends and public holidays

A: 49 Hogan St, Tatura Vic 3616T: 03 5824 2111W: www.taturamuseum.org.au

historical Society of Mooroopna

The Mooroopna Museum and Gallery houses the history of rural industries, including fruit growing, processing and irrigation and an extensive medical museum collection of ancillary items. The medical museum is one of the few in Victoria and honours the role of the hospital and its staff in the local community.

Open: Wednesday 11am-3pm Sunday 1.30pm-4.30pm

A: 30 Park St, Mooroopna Vic 3629T: 0428 252 144W: www.hsm.org.au

old Post office Seymour

Fine Art Gallery & Café/Restaurant. Est. in 1992 in multi-roomed C1870’s heritage building. Still operated by same owners in residence. Internationally award winning Australian artists exhibit Contemporary, Impressionist and Realist paintings, pottery, artglass and sculpture. Wildlife art is featured. Murano glass jewellery direct from Venice also sold. The restaurant, serves an extensive menu of local produce and wines.

Open: Wed-Sun 11am-4pm & Wed-Sat 6pm till late

A: 50 Emily St, Seymour Vic 3660 T: 03 5792 3170 F: 03 5792 3181W: www.art.seymour.com.au

Seymour Military history Trail and heritage Railway

Be moved by Seymour’s military history at the Australian Light Horse Memorial Park, Puckapunyal Tank Museum and Vietnam Veteran’s Commemorative Walk; the only walk in Australia dedicated to all Vietnam Veterans, featuring a Centurion tank, a Huey helicopter, artillery pieces and an M1A1 APC. Take a guided tour of the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre, visit the Old Black Steam engine park or stop by the unique heritage listed Seymour Railway Station.

Seymour Visitor Information Centre A: Emily St, Seymour Vic 3660 T: 03 5799 0233

Discover and enjoy arts, culture and heritage in the heart of Victoria.Greater Shepparton is known as a multicultural melting pot and has a vibrant mix of arts and cultural experiences that will capture your imagination.

Home to the nationally renowned Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) with its superb collection of Australian paintings and ceramics, Shepparton also hosts the Australian National Piano Award and the Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award. Discover our rich Aboriginal culture with Gallery Kaiela, the Bangerang Cultural Centre or explore “the Flats” interpretive walk.

Enjoy the many and diverse range of events scattered throughout the region, and taste the delectable range of seasonal produce available in Australia’s original food bowl. With boutique wineries, farm gate stalls and award winning eateries discover for yourself why Greater Shepparton is one of regional Victoria’s best kept secrets.

To discover more about attractions and upcoming events, visit www.discovershepparton.com.au

Greater Shepparton

Visitor Centre

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SAM collection

Discover and enjoy arts, culture and heritage in the heart of Victoria.Greater Shepparton is known as a multicultural melting pot and has a vibrant mix of arts and cultural experiences that will capture your imagination.

Home to the nationally renowned Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) with its superb collection of Australian paintings and ceramics, Shepparton also hosts the Australian National Piano Award and the Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award. Discover our rich Aboriginal culture with Gallery Kaiela, the Bangerang Cultural Centre or explore “the Flats” interpretive walk.

Enjoy the many and diverse range of events scattered throughout the region, and taste the delectable range of seasonal produce available in Australia’s original food bowl. With boutique wineries, farm gate stalls and award winning eateries discover for yourself why Greater Shepparton is one of regional Victoria’s best kept secrets.

To discover more about attractions and upcoming events, visit www.discovershepparton.com.au

Greater Shepparton

Visitor Centre

1800 808 839

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Shepparton Art Museum

Say hello to SAM

Shepparton Art Museum, affectionately known as SAM, has developed a reputation as one of regional Australia’s leading cultural institutions.

SAM challenges the notion of a regional museum with exclusive exhibitions, lectures and workshops, and holds a significant collection of ceramics, historical paintings and contemporary art in all media.

Visit SAM’s website for full details on current and upcoming exhibitions and public programs before visiting and see why saying hello to SAM has become a must do on the cultural calendar.

Follow SAM on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Open: 7 days, 10am-4pm (public holidays 1pm-4pm)

Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Day, new Years Day Admission: Free (with some ticketed exhibitions)

A: 70 Welsford St, Shepparton Vic 3630 T: 03 5832 9861 F: 03 5831 8480E: [email protected]: www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au

Painting workshop, Shepparton Art Museum


Track Brack, Degas and Orpen at brilliant regional galleries in Mildura, Swan Hill and Wodonga. Discover emerging creative talent at Art Spaces Wodonga, Gallery 294 (Corowa) or The Art Vault (Mildura).

Take centre seat for a touring band, live theatre or arthouse movie at state-of-the-art entertainment centre, The Cube Wodonga.

Yearning to delve into Aboriginal Dreaming stories or the bustling heritage of the Murray’s halcyon paddlesteamer days? Head to Mungo national Park, Barmah Forest Heritage and Education Centre or the river-port pioneer settlements at Echuca and Swan Hill.

Cruise into a vast, river-centric region where heritage is multi-layered and artistic pursuits thrive in creative communities.

1 Glimpse into the hopes and dreams of post-war migrants at Bonegilla Migrant Experience Heritage Park

2 Cruise the river on a historic 1896 paddlesteamer – board the PS Pyap at Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement

3 Be among the first at MAMA (Murray Art Museum Albury), a dazzling newcomer to the scene (opening Sept 2015)

4 Polish up your political know-how at the Corowa Federation Museum

5 Motor into the history of a company that put a nation on wheels at Echuca’s national Holden Museum

Above: Emmylou on the Murray River, Echuca


Arts Space Wodonga

Arts Space Wodonga is a vibrant and accessible contemporary arts venue. It offers an eclectic program of unique exhibitions, intimate performances, workshops, recitals and forums; featuring local, regional and imported cultural works. A showcase of dynamic artworks by north East Victorian artists’ feature regularly.

Open: Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri 9.30am-6pm, Thu 9.30am-8pm, Sat 9.30am-12.30pm Closed: Sundays and public holidays

A: Cnr Lawrence and Hovell Sts, Wodonga Vic 3690T: 02 6022 9600 F: 02 6022 9601E: [email protected] W: www.wodonga.vic.gov.au

bonegilla Migrant Experience heritage Park

national Heritage listed, Block 19 Bonegilla was built originally as an army camp during World War 2, the site later served as Australia’s largest and longest operating migrant centre. Visitors can walk through remnant buildings and view exhibitions, experiencing first-hand what life was like as a post-war migrant.

Open: Daily 10am-4pmAdmission: Free

A: 82 Bonegilla Rd, Bonegilla Vic 3691T: 02 6020 6912E: [email protected]: www.bonegilla.org.auMelway Map Ref: 922 G6

Gateway Village

Gateway Village overlooks the Murray River and is home to an array of quality artists, galleries, theatres, Mediterranean restaurant, fortnightly farmers’ market and indigenous artefacts.

Enjoy a picnic, visit the galleries, view woodcrafters and sculptors at work, or view live theatre and jazz performances.

Open: Daily

A: Gateway Island, Lincoln Cswy, Wodonga Vic 3690

T: 02 6022 9300 E: [email protected] W: www.wodonga.vic.gov.au

Victoria is renowned the world over as a vibrant cultural events destination.

To find out what’s on and plan your trip visit: eventsvictoria.com

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The Cube Wodonga

The Cube Wodonga is a state-of-the-art entertainment centre in Wodonga’s central business district. The venue hosts touring bands and theatre shows, local community performances, film screenings and much more. The performance season has a fantastic line-up including comedy, dance, music, physical theatre, cabaret, morning melodies and children’s theatre. A café and bar operates out of the venue. There is something for everyone at The Cube Wodonga.

Open: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm & Sat 9.30am-12.30pm

A: 118 Hovell St, Wodonga Vic 3690T: 02 6022 9311 F: 02 6022 9322E: [email protected]: www.thecubewodonga.com.au

Swan hill Regional Art Gallery

Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery is situated opposite the Pioneer Settlement.

The gallery reflects the unique nature of the region and presents a dynamic changing exhibition program.

Open: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pmAdmission: Entry by donation

A: Horseshoe Bend, Swan Hill Vic 3585 T: 03 5036 2430E: [email protected]: www.swanhillart.com

Artscape, Mildura


Drop in on glass blowers as they create brilliant glass art, call into artists’ studios or make a purchase at fabulous art galleries. There’s art in the great outdoors too, so why not picnic in a sculpture park or amid the coastal scenery of an art trail.

Victoria’s first European settlement was established near Sorrento in 1803. Discover this history at museums, visit spots such as Cape Schanck’s 1850s lighthouse or Point nepean’s historic Quarantine Station, now open to visitors.

Tap into the Mornington Peninsula’s vibrant spirit at theatre concerts, family shows, comedy acts, performing arts and events of all kinds.

For heritage lovers there are a diverse range of museums and heritage experiences, from historic cottages to car museums and grand historic mansions.

It’s art in action, galleries on show and history to discover on the Mornington Peninsula.

Above: Arthurs Seat Car Museum

1 At 16-acre McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, meander through landscaped gardens and more than 100 outdoor artworks

2 At Mt Martha, Dromana, Rosebud and Mornington, beach-ramble past brightly coloured bathing boxes

3 Deep-dive into an ocean of military history, disappearing guns and all, at Point nepean

4 Let the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery make your heart sing with works by Arthur Boyd and Russell Drysdale

5 Walk in the footsteps of a succession of rich and famous owners at enchanting Beleura the Homestead and Garden


Beleura • House • Garden

“Beleura is a wonderful time capsule, a theatre of the past. Its magic is the depth of its provenanced collection of household things - some grand but much ephemeral, trivial, amusing…”

Beleura, an Italianate villa erected in 1864. The auction of Beleura in 1916, attracted Sir George and Lady Tallis. Their youngest son John Tallis, acquired Beleura in 1948, and bequeathed Beleura, to the people of Victoria in 1996. To visit, telephone or see our website.

Open: Select days throughout the year

A: PO Box 1198, Mornington Vic 3931T: 03 5975 2027 F: 03 5977 1021E: [email protected]: www.beleura.org.au

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

Renowned for its outstanding program of exhibitions and events, the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery is the region’s premier public gallery.

Open: Tue-Sun 10am-5pm

A: Civic Reserve, Dunns Rd, Mornington Vic 3931

T: 03 5975 4395 W: www.mprg.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Art up close, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery


Covet expansive international and Australian art collections at two of the country’s most celebrated regional galleries in Bendigo and Ballarat.

Define the local aesthetic at smaller spaces like James Egan Gallery, Maryborough’s Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Castlemaine Art Gallery and Wedderburn’s Coach House Art Gallery and Museum.

Admire the grandeur of gold rush affluence in big cities and small towns of Maldon, Dunolly or Talbot. Get an old school education and immerse yourself in days gone by at Sovereign Hill. Turn pages in Clunes - Australia’s only International Booktown.

Go underground at Bendigo’s Central Deborah Gold Mine or philosophically deep at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E.).

Live a little richer in a region shaped by shining gold rush heritage and contemporary creativity.

1 Wander the new contemporary galleries and enjoy the Bendigo Art Gallery exhibition program

2 Soak up the story of the Eureka Rebellion at Sovereign Hill’s multi-million dollar sound-and-light-show

3 kick off at Chancery Lane for a stop-by-the-studios stroll on the Bendigo Artists Walk

4 Catch an independent flick from the crimson couches of historic Star Cinema at Eaglehawk

5 Stroll along the historic streetscape of beautifully restored colonial buildings in Ballarat’s Lydiard Street

Above: Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo

Ballarat.Immerse Yourself in Art, Culture & Entertainment Hosting the 2015 Archibald Prize, Ballarat International Photo Biennale, Live Music and Cabaret Festival, Ballarat is an art lovers dream come true.

Find out what’s coming up atvisitballarat.com.au


Art Gallery of ballarat

Discover great Australian stories at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.

Over 131 years of continuous collecting, the country’s oldest and largest regional gallery has built up an extraordinary collection of Australian art, containing works by many leading Australian artists.

Our collections and exhibitions, and our dynamic program of events, allow you to discover surprising aspects of Australia, past, present and future.

Join a free tour, explore the shop, and enjoy delicious coffee in our Salon – the best place for conversations in Ballarat!

Open: Daily 10am-5pm Tour times: Wed-Sun 2pmAdmission: Free

A: 40 Lydiard St nth, Ballarat Vic 3350T: 03 5320 5858 E: [email protected] W: www.artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Leckie Gallery

Situated in historic Maldon, take the time to browse through our collection of antique and collectable prints and maps, all complemented with an eclectic range of gifts and books.

We offer professional conservation framing for the individual and the artist.

Open: 10am-4pm Sun-Thu, 10am-5pm Fri-Sat

A: 9 Main St, Maldon Vic 3463T: 03 5475 1752E: [email protected]: www.leckiegallery.com

Cascade Print Room and Art Gallery

At Cascade we provide a professional picture framing service. We also sell limited edition etchings and a wide variety of diverse prints from local and Australian artists. We offer a free frame quoting service and specialise in archival and exhibition framing. Cascade is located in the heart of Maldon.

Open: 10am-5pm Wed-Sun and public holidays

A: 27 Main St, Maldon Vic 3463T: 0408 844 152E: [email protected]: www.cascadeprintroom.com.au


brian Nunan Studio Gallery

Brian has a passion for drawing and painting that rules his life. The range of his subjects grace the walls of his studio/gallery. From pen and ink drawings, landscapes, Greek Mythology to large canvasses depicting the stories of people and places.

A: 40 Campbell St, Castlemaine Vic 3450T: 03 5470 6724E: [email protected]: www.briannunan.com

Image: Brian Nunan, The Stock Rider

buda historic home and Garden

Buda Historic Home and Garden is a property of national significance through its links to the gold rush, the arts and craft movement and women’s history. The house collection of noted silversmith Ernest Leviny and his talented daughters is complemented by a 1.2 hectare heritage garden.

Open: Wed-Sat 12pm-5pm, Sun/most public holidays 10am-5pm. Groups & tours any time by appointmentAdmission: Adults $12, Concession $10

A: 42 Hunter St, Castlemaine Vic 3450T: 03 5472 1032 E: [email protected]: www.budacastlemaine.orgMelway Map Ref: 609 C6

Central Goldfields Art Gallery

Situated in the heart of Victoria, Maryborough’s Central Goldfields Art Gallery is housed in the picturesque, historic 1860s fire station.

The Gallery features a diverse program of regularly changing exhibitions; showcasing artists from the Goldfields region, plus community and travelling exhibitions. A selection of works from the Gallery’s Collection is also exhibited.

Open: Thu-Sun 10am-4pm

A: neill St, Maryborough Vic 3465T: 03 5460 4588E: [email protected]: www.visitmaryborough.com.au

Star Cinema: Arthouse Experience

Star Cinema is a quirky Bendigo gem, screening a rich variety of films from Australia and around the globe. This charming arthouse cinema is located inside the historic Eaglehawk Town Hall with a setting that blends faded grandeur with a warm retro-chic vibe. Comfy crimson couches and restored original balcony seating, together with the option to enjoy a glass of wine with your film, make this a unique cinema experience not to be missed. Screening details and more information: www.starcinema.org.au

A: Cnr Sailors Gully and Peg Leg Rds, Eaglehawk Vic 3556

T: 03 5446 2025E: [email protected]: www.starcinema.org.au

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1. Start at funky Chancery Lane for street art and exhibitions.

2. See local artworks at Living Arts Space and exhibitions at Post Offi ce Gallery.

3. Pop into Bob Boutique Galleryfor all things cute and kooky.

4. See local youth artwork celebrated along Pennyweight Walk and Bath Lane.

Explore 5. Gallery 369, then head up to the View Street Art Precinct , then head up to the View Street Art Precinct and visit 6. LLanvair.H.R Gallery and SB Libris.

Discover the world of contemporary art at 7. La Trobe University Visual Arts Centreand see world class exhibitions at 8. Bendigo Art Gallery and Dudley House.

The Gail Taverner Art Studio is only minutes away from the CBD and the Bendigo Pottery, Australia’s oldest working pottery, is a ten minute drive where you will fi nd an abundance of artists exhibiting their work.

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Experience a living history of the Chinese people in Bendigo from the goldrush of the 1850s to the present day.

The Golden Dragon Museum is Victoria’s first accredited museum and it beautifully presents processional regalia, carved furniture and costumes embroidered with gold bullion thread. Artifacts date as far back as the Shang Dynasty 1600-1026BC.

Located at the entrance to the museum and part of the Chinese precinct of Bendigo, are the Yi Yuan Gardens, the Guan Yin temple and the new Dai Gum San forecourt.

Welcome to the Chinese Cultural Centre of Australia.

Loong the oldest imperial dragon in the world, c1892.

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Gateway to the Chinese precinct. Museum entrance. Yi Yuan Chinese gardens. Dai Gum San, museum forecourt.

GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUMYI YUAN GARDENS & GUAN YIN TEMPLE

Dai Gum San1-11 Bridge Street Bendigo VIC 3550PO Box 877 Bendigo VIC 3552

T +61 3 5441 5044 F +61 3 5443 3127E [email protected] [email protected] www.goldendragonmuseum.org Open everyday 9:30am - 5.00pm (except Christmas day)

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bendigo Art Gallery

Established in 1887, Bendigo Art Gallery is one of the oldest and largest regional galleries in Australia. The Gallery’s collection includes 19th century European art and Australian art from 1800s onwards.

Open: Tue-Sun 10am-5pmClosed: Christmas DayTour Times: Daily at 2pmAdmission: By donation

A: 42 View St, Bendigo Vic 3550T: 03 5434 6088E: [email protected]: www.bendigoartgallery.com.au

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bendigo Easter festival

25-28 March, 2016Commencing in 1871, the Bendigo Easter Festival is Australia’s longest continuous running festival. Bendigo CBD comes alive with family fun in beautiful Rosalind Park, spectacular entertainment in the Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct including the Chinese Spring Festival and Awakening of the Dragon. Enjoy the Torchlight Lantern Procession and fireworks that celebrate our emergency services. Join thousands as they line the streets to view the magnificent Gala Parade, where Sun Loong the world’s longest Imperial dragon weaves his way through the heart of Bendigo.

T: 1800 813 153W: www.bendigoeasterfestival.org.au

Living Arts Space

Cultivating Bendigo’s regional arts community. Located in the Bendigo Visitor Centre, the Living Arts Space encourages the community to share and develop their unique stories and talents, inspiring locals and visitors to engage with artists, participate in workshops or demonstrations.

Quality 12 month program of exhibitions and events.

Open: Daily 9am-5pmClosed: Christmas Day

A: 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo Vic 3550T: 1800 813 153W: www.bendigotourism.com

Experience a living history of the Chinese people in Bendigo from the goldrush of the 1850s to the present day.

The Golden Dragon Museum is Victoria’s first accredited museum and it beautifully presents processional regalia, carved furniture and costumes embroidered with gold bullion thread. Artifacts date as far back as the Shang Dynasty 1600-1026BC.

Located at the entrance to the museum and part of the Chinese precinct of Bendigo, are the Yi Yuan Gardens, the Guan Yin temple and the new Dai Gum San forecourt.

Welcome to the Chinese Cultural Centre of Australia.

Loong the oldest imperial dragon in the world, c1892.

Dragon banner top, c1880.

Gateway to the Chinese precinct. Museum entrance. Yi Yuan Chinese gardens. Dai Gum San, museum forecourt.

GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUMYI YUAN GARDENS & GUAN YIN TEMPLE

Dai Gum San1-11 Bridge Street Bendigo VIC 3550PO Box 877 Bendigo VIC 3552

T +61 3 5441 5044 F +61 3 5443 3127E [email protected] [email protected] www.goldendragonmuseum.org Open everyday 9:30am - 5.00pm (except Christmas day)

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Open: Daily 9am-5pm Closed: Christmas Day

A: 146 Midland Hwy, Epsom (Bendigo) Vic 3551 T: 03 5448 4404 F: 03 5448 4873E: [email protected] W: www.bendigopottery.com.au Melway Map Ref: 609 E3

bendigo Pottery

Explore the latest developments at Australia’s oldest working pottery. With an extensive retail gallery set among rare bottle kilns, you can watch a skilled potter at work or try a hands-on clay experience. This historic site also incorporates several individual artist’s studios, a historic museum, a cellar door, an Antiques & Collectables Centre and a café.


Open: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, weekends 12pm-5pmAdmission: Free

A: 121 View St, Bendigo Vic 3550T: 03 5441 8724 E: [email protected] W: www.latrobe.edu.au/vac

La Trobe university Visual Arts Centre

The La Trobe university Visual Arts Centre (VAC) is a contemporary art gallery and popular events venue. Located in the Bendigo Arts Precinct, the VAC presents 18 cutting-edge exhibitions by local, national and international artists each year, plus associated public programs including lectures and artist floortalks.

The distinctive facade of the VAC extends the annual exhibition program to the street. The Facade Project, a national competition for a major public artwork run in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo, transforms the VAC and the streetscape of View Street each August.

The VAC features a fully equipped auditorium, meeting room and reception area available for corporate and community events.

Please contact us or visit our website if you would like further information.

Image: Andrew Southall, Country, 2013, installation view

Chancery Lane, Bendigo


A: 50 View St, Bendigo Vic 3550T: 03 5434 6100 E: [email protected] W: www.capitalvenuesandevents.com.auMelway Map Ref: 609 E3

Capital Venues and Events

Bendigo is the home of captivating conventions, historic meetings and entertaining events.

Take centre stage in Bendigo as The Capital, ulumbarra Theatre and the Engine Room, located in the heart of Bendigo, present year round programs filled with theatre, comedy, music, circus, drama, dance, and entertainment for all ages. Tickets for all performances are available from our box office on 03 5434 6100 or online at gotix.com.au

The new ulumbarra Theatre’s 1,000 seat auditorium and unique surrounds, the elegant Capital Theatre and Bendigo’s majestic Town Hall also offer a range of opportunities. Whether you are planning a major event, national conference, banquet dinner, product launch, seminar or celebration, Capital Venues and Events brings a diverse range of grand historic settings with modern performing arts and events capabilities. Guests will be impressed by the grandeur and sophistication of your chosen venue.

bendigo heritage building Tours

Immerse yourself in the rich stories of a golden past, explore stunning heritage architecture fashioned in a time when Bendigo was the richest city in the world. Join the historic Town Hall tour or the Post Office tour and be captivated by our passionate guides as they accompany you on a journey within these magnificent legacies of Bendigo’s pioneering times.

Tours: Tue 11am, Wed 11am & 2pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 11am & 2pm - Bookings essential, groups welcome, packages available

A: Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo Vic 3550

T: 1800 813 153W: www.bendigotourism.com

ulumbarra Theatre Tours

Bendigo’s ulumbarra Theatre rises majestically from within what was once the Sandhurst Gaol. Discover the symbiotic fusion between 1860s penitentiary architecture and clever contemporary design to create an extraordinary arts and community facility. Our knowledgeable guides share the stories of inhabitants old and new, while exploring this world class performance facility.

Tours: Tue 11am, Sun 2pm - Bookings essential, groups welcome, packages available

A: Bendigo Visitor Centre, 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo Vic 3550

T: 1800 813 153W: www.bendigotourism.com


Begin at Brambuk the national Park and Cultural Centre to connect to 20,000 years of Aboriginal culture reflected in rock art and sacred sites midst the boundless gifts of the Grampians national Park.

Explore rich pastoral heritage and art collections at regional galleries in Horsham, Hamilton and Ararat. Dig into the lives of Chinese gold rush miners at Ararat’s Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre.

Track out to townships like Avoca and Stawell for more intimate experiences, home-grown studios and festival life.

Culminate with an 8-course wine-matched degustation at Dunkeld’s famous Royal Mail Hotel.

Be inspired by this wild-at-heart landscape steeped in ancient culture, modern-day creativity and country-style warmth.

1 View local artistry at Moco Gallery then lunch al fresco against a backdrop of the Grampians

2 Swoon over Hamilton Art Gallery’s collection of 18th century landscapes by Paul Sandby

3 Literally taste the culture – tuck-in to traditional Aboriginal tucker at the Bushfoods Café at Brambuk

4 Trumpet into Halls Gap in February for the 130-act Grampians Jazz Festival

5 Journey into a world of geology at Penshurt’s Volcanoes Discovery Centre

Above: Experience Aboriginal culture, Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre.


hamilton Art Gallery

A local treasure for over 50 years, Hamilton Art Gallery presents a range of exhibitions, programs and events that stimulate understanding, awareness, and enjoyment of the visual arts. Collections include silver, glass, European & Australian paintings and prints.

Open: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-12pm and 2pm-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pmClosed: Good Friday and Christmas Day

A: 107 Brown St, Hamilton Vic 3300T: 03 5573 0460 E: [email protected]: www.hamiltongallery.orgMelway Map Ref: 626 B5

Aboriginal rock art

For expert tips on arts and cultural activities check out the nearest Visitor Information Centre. Most centres are conveniently open daily from 9am to 5pm or go online to visitvictoria.com


Summer wildflowers and time-worn cattlemen’s huts beckon on the Bogong High Plains and Craig’s Hut at Mt Stirling is an iconic landmark with a stunning backdrop of High Country ranges.

Intriguing museums abound. Discover the man behind the legend at Corryong’s Man From Snowy River Museum or get up to speed on flight history at the Benalla Aviation Museum.

Pace yourself at Glenrowan, the home of ned kelly’s last stand, then revel in a guided tour of Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct.

Or why not warm to brilliant collections in regional galleries at Wangaratta and Benalla ahead of an evening nestled by a crackling fire?

Let ghosts of bushrangers and true-grit cattlemen cast a spell over you in this fresh-aired and art-filled alpine region.

1 Hero or villain? Dive into the many-storied ned kelly Touring Route and decide for yourself

2 At Benalla Art Gallery, immerse yourself in the colonial and impressionist artistry of von Guerard and Streeton

3 Picnic amongst the snowgums in the shadow of Wallace’s Hut, built by cattlemen in 1889

4 The annual Wangaratta Festival of Jazz is one of Australia’s biggest regional music events, and has been acclaimed by fans, musicians and critics as Australia’s premier jazz festival

5 Discover intriguing gold history in towns like Yackandandah and Chiltern on the self-guided Indigo Gold Trail

Above: Benalla Art Gallery


benalla Art Gallery

Visit one of the best collections of international and Australian art in regional Australia at the Benalla Art Gallery, a striking modernist building situated on Lake Benalla.

Enjoy exhibitions showing some of Australia’s most exciting contemporary artists and experience art through our public programs.

The permanent collection includes elements of the region’s history and includes painting, printmaking, works on paper, photography, textiles, ceramics, sculpture and decorative arts.

Open: Wed-Mon 10am-5pmClosed: Tuesdays, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day

A: Bridge St, Benalla Vic 3672 T: 03 5760 2619E: [email protected]: www.benallaartgallery.com Facebook: /thebenallaartgallery Twitter : @BenallaArt

beechworth historic & Cultural Precinct

The Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct is a superb legacy of the gold rush of the 1850s. Visit the Beechworth Courthouse where you can stand in the same dock as ned kelly.

At the Burke Museum, explore a treasure-trove of artefacts and visit the Powder Magazine, built to store the black powder used to blast through granite to retrieve gold.

Call in to the Telegraph Station, the busiest telegraph office in the Southern Hemisphere, where visitors can send telegrams to anywhere in Australia.

The ned kelly Vault and Sub Treasury, Chinese Protectors and Gold Wardens Offices, and the Police Paddocks and Stables are also notable Precinct attractions. Guided Precinct tours run daily.

Beechworth Visitor Information CentreT: 1300 366 321 E: [email protected] W: www.beechworthonline.com.au


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2 Victoria’s Cultural Regions

3 Drive Times and Distances

4 Best Kept Secrets

5 Contents and Introduction

6 Melbourne

7 Alcaston Gallery

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

8 Shrine of Remembrance

9 Shrine of Remembrance

Bundoora Homestead Art Centre

Cooks’ Cottage – A Melbourne Icon

10 Grainger Museum

Heide Museum of Modern Art

11 Malthouse Theatre


Manningham Art Gallery

12 Medical History Museum university of Melbourne

Monash Gallery of Art

Montsalvat

13 Opera Australia

The Ian Potter Museum of Art The university of Melbourne

Old Treasury Building

14 Parliament House

RAAF Museum Point Cook

15 RMIT Gallery

State Library Victoria

16 Greater Dandenong

17 Hobsons Bay City Council

18 Geelong and The Bellarine

19 Arts and Culture in Geelong

20 Geelong Performing Arts Centre

Grove Pavilion

21 Gippsland

22 Arts & Culture in East Gippsland

Bass Coast Arts

23 Creative Gippsland

Latrobe Regional Gallery

24 Phillip Island

25 national Vietnam Veterans Museum

Phillip Island

26 Goulburn River Valley

27 VC Memorial Park - Honouring Our Heroes Statues

nagambie Lakes Opera Festival

Alexandra Timber Tramway Museum

Murrindindi Artistic Play Spaces

28 Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum

Historical Society of Mooroopna

Old Post Office Seymour

Seymour Military History Trail and Heritage Railway

29 Greater Shepparton

30 Shepparton Art Museum

31 The Murray

32 Arts Space Wodonga

Bonegilla Migrant Experience Heritage Park

Gateway Village

33 The Cube Wodonga

Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery

34 Mornington Peninsula

35 Beleura • House • Garden

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery

36 The Goldfields

37 Visit Ballarat

38 Sovereign Hill

39 Art Gallery of Ballarat

Cascade Print Room & Art Gallery

Leckie Gallery

40 Brian nunan Studio Gallery

Buda Historic Home and Garden

Central Goldfields Art Gallery

Star Cinema: Arthouse Experience

41 City of Greater Bendigo

42 Golden Dragon Museum

43 Bendigo Art Gallery

Bendigo Easter Festival

Bendigo Pottery

Living Arts Space

44 La Trobe university Visual Arts Centre

45 Bendigo Heritage Building Tours

ulumbarra Theatre Tours

Capital Venues and Events

46 The Grampians

47 Hamilton Art Gallery

48 Victoria’s High Country

49 Beechworth Historic & Cultural Precinct

Benalla Art Gallery

52 Melbourne Theatre Company

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