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Until 31 Aug

Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

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  • Walking tour

Discover the artists, agitators, entrepreneurs, and everyday rebels who helped shape Melbourne into the city it is today.

Winding through iconic landmarks and hidden laneways, this walking tour uncovers the untold stories of women who built hospitals, launched movements, and transformed culture — often without recognition. From parliament steps to hidden laneways, you’ll meet artists, agitators, entrepreneurs, and everyday rebels who dared to speak up and shape the city around them.

Their stories will leave you inspired and ready to see Melbourne in a whole new light.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 16 Aug
  • 10am - 12.30pm 10:00am - 12:30pm
Sat 23 Aug
  • 10am - 12.30pm 10:00am - 12:30pm
Sun 24 Aug
  • 10am - 12.30pm 10:00am - 12:30pm
Sat 30 Aug
  • 10am - 12.30pm 10:00am - 12:30pm
Sun 31 Aug
  • 10am - 12.30pm 10:00am - 12:30pm

Location

State Library Victoria
328 Swanston St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $60
Children $40
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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