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Early colonial painting of Melbourne viewed from Emerald Hill, with Yarra and city grid visible.
Until 8 Aug

Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River

  • Free
  • Talk

Curated by acclaimed historian Dr Judith Buckrich, this exhibition offers the first in-depth illustrated history of the Yarra Birrarung, covering over 200 years, from pre-European settlement to today. Featured are the creatives whose lives and works were inspired by this iconic river – from the Heidelberg School to Melbourne’s sporting landmarks.

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into Melbourne’s cultural and environmental history and celebrate the Yarra.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 13 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 16 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 17 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 18 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 19 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 20 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 23 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 24 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 25 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 26 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 27 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 30 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 1 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 2 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 3 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 4 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 7 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 8 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 9 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 10 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 11 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 14 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 15 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 16 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 17 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 18 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 21 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 22 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 23 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 24 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 25 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 28 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 29 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 30 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 31 Jul
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 1 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 4 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 5 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 6 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 7 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 8 Aug
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location

Royal Historical Society of Victoria
239 A'Beckett St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Royal Historical Society of Victoria

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9326 9288
  • email address: office@historyvictoria.org.au
  • Visit website for Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River
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