You'll love every piece of Victoria
You'll love every piece of Victoria
History and heritage
The Old Treasury Building on Spring Street - Melbourne

The past is always present in Victoria. Nearly everywhere you look, you’ll discover evidence of the state's proud and fascinating history, from elegant Victorian-era buildings and beautifully preserved goldmining towns to Murray River paddle steamers and steam trains, bushrangers' lairs and ancient Aboriginal artefacts.

History and heritage in Melbourne
Detail of artwork by Clive Atkinson

Aboriginal heritage

See Aboriginal art and discover Melbourne's Aboriginal heritage

Melbourne Exhibition Buildings

Heritage buildings

See world and national heritage listed buildings in Melbourne

xterior view of Shrine showing 'Call to Arms' sculpture

Heritage walks and tours

Grab a map and visit Melbourne's major historical sites on foot

Melbourne Museum

Museums and galleries

Explore the history of Melbourne in world-class museums and galleries

History and heritage around Victoria
Puffing Billy steam engines

Australia's oldest stream train in the Dandenongs

Coolart Homestead - Sommers

Maritime and military history along the Peninsula

Historic re-enactment

Historic villages of Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

Amess Homestead, Churchill Island

Traditional farming and homesteads on Phillip Island

Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum

The Great Ocean Road for the Shipwreck Coast

Sovereign Hill

The gold rush comes to life in the Goldfields

Aboriginal rock art

Historic Aboriginal sites abound in the Grampians

Craig's Hut

Bushrangers and pioneers in the High Country

Water Wheel - Omeo

Mining and maritime history in Gippsland

Paddlesteamer on the river

The Murray River's rich river boat heritage