Tag: History
Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition
Drawing from State archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.
Victorian Artists Society 9x5 Exhibition
An homage to the 1889 Impressionism exhibition of small works painted on cigar box lids.
Bark Salon
Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.
Rituals: Gifts for the Gods
An exclusive international exhibition exploring the rituals and mysteries of ancient Greece.
Behind the Scenes Tours of the Victorian Archives Centre
Take a peek inside the drawers, boxes and cabinets of our state's archival repository.
Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River
Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.
Memento Mori
Public murals influenced by the Fates of Greek mythology, inspiring passersby to embrace life.
Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation
Is it real or is it fake? Dive into how misinformation has shaped our lives and culture.
Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River
Delve into Melbourne’s cultural and environmental history and celebrate the Yarra.
65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art
An exhibition featuring more than 450 works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Hidden Histories: A State Library Victoria Guided Tour
On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.
Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion
Step behind the sartorial scenes to experience the style and elegance of 18th-century gentlemen.
Belongings: Objects and Family Life
An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.
Making Modern Melbourne
This free exhibition examines the tumultuous twentieth century in Melbourne.
We Outside
An exhibition showcasing the resilience, identity and creativity of African-Australian youth.