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Early colonial painting of Melbourne viewed from Emerald Hill, with Yarra and city grid visible.
Until 1 Jul

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 9 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 12 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 13 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 14 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 15 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 16 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 19 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 20 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 21 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 22 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 23 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 26 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 27 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 28 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 29 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 30 May
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 2 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 3 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 4 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 5 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 6 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 9 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 10 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 11 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 12 Jun
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
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

Location

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

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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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