2025 Foxcroft Lecture: Professor Peter Kornicki
A journey through Japan’s printing history, from the 8th century to the Edo period and beyond.
DanceX: Dream Swamp Workshop
An interactive workshop and playful dance for young children aged 3-5 years.
The History of Printed Textiles
Join Janet O'Dell for a lecture on the origins and challenges of printed textiles in Europe.
Shrine Kids
Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.
The Next Big Thing: Fates and Furies
Five emerging voices explore stories of power, control and self-discovery in The Next Big Thing.
Bookish Club with Benjamin Law
Benjamin Law waxes lyrical about Edmund White’s unflinchingly honest memoir, The Loves of My Life.
Jane Austen: Riddle Books and Family Charades
Join Francesca Kavanagh for a lecture on the author and her collection of riddles.
Pressed Tin Christmas Decorations
Create and decorate your own pressed tin ornaments in this fun workshop.
Zero-Waste Kitchen: Cook Smarter, Save More
Tired of food waste and tossing out seasonal wilted veggies? Then this is the class for you!
The Next Big Thing: Hot Desk 2025 #3
Showcasing writers from the third intake of fellows for the Hot Desk Fellowships.
MillenZ and the Future of Civic Participation
An evening of light-hearted talks and conversations on the future of civic change.
Jay Kristoff: Empire of the Dawn
Jay Kristoff unveils the conclusion to his bestselling dark fantasy series Empire of the Vampire.
Italian Family History Group La Mia Famiglia
Learn how to trace your Italian family heritage in this free workshop.
Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal
Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.
Polly Woodside Open Day
Climb aboard and roam the decks of one of Australia’s last surviving 19th-century tall ships.
The Rise and Fall of the English Great Estates
Join Caroline Jane Knight for an exploration of the rise and fall of England's great estates.
Petit Four Workshop
Unlock the secrets to creating amazing bite-sized desserts in this cooking workshop.
Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti
Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.
Home Comforts: Twilight Tour
In December, enjoy a glass of wine before embarking on an intimate twilight tour of the exhibition.
Cocktail Making Class
Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.
Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad
Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.
The Mushroom Tapes: Conversations about a Trial
Three of Australia’s most remarkable writers delve into the all-consuming case of Erin Patterson.
History Council of Victoria Annual Lecture
A lecture on recognising and Improving AI as history maker, by Marnie Hughes-Warrington AO.
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Nature Journaling: Alissa Duke Using Watercolour Pencils
Learn to use watercolour pencils to record your experience as you sketch in the Gardens.
Summer Sketching with Alissa Duke
Learn to sketch on location in the historic exhibition house of Fairhall.
Introduction to Newspapers and Family History Reading Room
Explore the Newspapers and Family History Reading Room in this one-hour introductory session.