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An early watercolour painting of Melbourne's Yarra River.
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Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

A drypoint etching in monotones depicting an industrial scene.
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Louise Donovan: Common Ground

Nineteen everyday moments in intimate drypoint by Melbourne artist, Louise Donovan

A woman in Regency-period costume including a white bonnet, white neck ruff and a red checked dress with puffed sleeves; holding a tea cup and saucer.

Dining with Jane Austen with Lise Rodgers

Join Lise Rodgers for a presentation delivered in costume on dining in the time of Jane Austen.

Four hot air balloons floating in front of the Melbourne city skyline during sunrise, with skyscrapers visible in the background.
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Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Float over Melbourne's iconic landmarks in a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

Seven glasses of wine behind two platters of cheese and crackers on a wooden table.
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Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching

Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.

A still-life painting of a steak and kidney pie, grapes, slices of bread and lemons.

Food and Ceramics: Alchemy of Fire

Join Distinguished Professor Peter McNeil for a lecture and afternoon tea about food and ceramics.

Cartoon of a movie camera topped with tiny figures.
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Behind the Lines: Are We Rolling?

An exhibition exploring all the twists and turns of another turbulent year in Australian politics.

A pink, heart-shaped box lying open with three pink truffles inside.

Mother's Day Breakfast Buffet Brunch

A truly exceptional brunch that is guaranteed to pamper, indulge and spoil your Mum.

Parliament Gardens Reserve with Pastor Sir Douglas and Lady Gladys Nicholls Memorial.

Parliament Gardens Reserve

This small triangular park is a pleasant respite at the Spring Street end of town.

Exterior of the tennis centre showing multi courts and the clubhouse behind a high fence.

Powlett Reserve Tennis Centre

A public tennis facility with five synthetic courts and a pro shop.

Trees and grass at Yarra Park.

Yarra Park

Public parkland surrounding Australia's sporting mecca, the MCG.

A Regency-era oil painting of raw seafood and vegetables, including three different types of fish, a crab and carrots.

Eating and Drinking in the English Regency

Meat, drink and be wary: Join Jennifer Kloester for a lecture on the realities of Regency dining.

An example of fine porcelain diningware with a blue and gold patterned outer edge and a painted image of a woman in a flowing gown in the centre.

Dining at the Palace: Collecting British Royal Tableware

Join Scott Coleman for a lecture on palace dining accompanied by an afternoon tea.

People walking past elm and palm trees in Treasury Gardens

Treasury Gardens

A tranquil green edge to Melbourne's government buildings precinct.

A woman presenting to a group of seated listeners, holding up a picture and making a point.
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The Constitution, the Governor and Royal Assent

A tour exploring the role of the Old Treasury Building in our democratic past, present and future.

Vintage black and white photograph of a young Oscar Wilde, wearing a velvet blazer and holding a book while resting his head on one hand.

Oscar Wilde: ‘I can Resist Everything Except Temptation’

Join Susannah Fullerton for a lecture exploring the writer, Oscar Wilde.

A close-up portrait painting in a realistic style, featuring a woman with curly, dark hair looking directly at the viewer.
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Nathalie Anne: Held In Line

An exhibition that explores what endures when materials meet, transform, and leave their traces.

Aerial view of Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) showing oval-shaped open air stadium surrounded by parklands.

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

The largest stadium in the southern hemisphere and arguably Australia's sporting mecca.

The feet of two people on a walking tour, standing on a tiled floor.
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East Melbourne Walking Tours

Take a guided walking tour of East Melbourne to discover secrets and hear untold stories.

A mall group tour on the MCG field, led by a guide wearing a striped blazer, stands in the background.

MCG Tours

Take a guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground.