Calendar of Events

Stan Watson was among the first ashore at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, and survived the battle, fear and disease to build the pier at Anzac Cove from which so many men later escaped. He faced what seemed like an impossible mission: to get every man out alive. Join Joshua Funder, the great grandson of […]

Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort. Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important heritage sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 […]

Piano concert celebrating 70 years since the end of World War Two with piano, music and songs of the time. Pianist Deborah Jackson with guest pianists, singers and flute. Contact Details: Deborah Jackson Ph: 9569 9178 Email: dcjackson@bigpond.com

Royal United Service Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address Thursday 10th September 12.30 pm: Defence Plaza Melbourne, 661 Bourke St, Melbourne, 3000 The August Offensive at Gallipoli: an Ottoman Perspective Here is a rare opportunity to hear from an internationally renowned scholar about arguably the most important battle of the Gallipoli campaign from a Turkish perspective. […]

A century ago all Australians knew the name of Albert Jacka VC. His daring action at Courtney's Post, Gallipoli, won him the first Australian Victoria Cross of the Great War and the adoration of a young country. Jacka was a natural-born soldier - intelligent, athletic and utterly fearless. A true Aussie rebel, Jacka stood up […]

FREE Photographic Exhibition by Vedat AcikalinIn 1990 Turkish/Australian photojournalist, Vedat Acikalin, attended the 75th Anniversary of the famous Gallipoli landing in Turkey. This exhibition is about the commemoration of that significant and emotional anniversary for Australians, New Zealanders and the Turks, and a significant commemoration exhibition in this Anzac centenary year, 2015. Aciklalin‚Äôs powerful images […]

Discover the tricks to marketing your museum, gallery¬†or organisation. The session, facilitated by Jareen¬†Summerhill, Senior Manager, Brand and Audience at¬†Museum Victoria, will be packed with practical tips and¬†strategies to build and expand your audiences. The¬†Museum Victoria team will also be sharing their recent¬†insights on people's motivations for visiting museums. ¬ª Learn new tools and ideas […]

One hundred years ago Australia suffered its first casualties of World War 1. Not on a remote Turkish peninsula, but much closer to home in what was then called German New Guinea. Australia‚Äôs naval commanders were deeply worried by German cruisers north of Australia, but the capture of German wireless telegraph stations remained a priority […]

Contemporary drawings by Craig Barrett, inspired by the works of Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen; British soldier/poets renowned for their evocative and insightful war poetry reflecting experiences on the Western Front during the First World War (1914-18). Craig created this exhibition, of large scale drawings in charcoal and coloured washes, specifically for the atmospheric surrounds […]

Contemporary drawings by Craig Barrett, inspired by the works of Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen; British soldier/poets renowned for their evocative and insightful war poetry reflecting experiences on the Western Front during the First World War (1914-18). Craig created this exhibition, of large scale drawings in charcoal and coloured washes, specifically for the atmospheric surrounds […]

Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort. Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important heritage sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 […]

The Shift Theatre presents The Girls in Grey by Carolyn Bock and Helen Hopkins The Girls in Grey is a powerful play for all Australians, young and old, that brings to dramatic life the story of Australian Army Nurses during the Great War. Elsie Grace and Alice leave our shores in 1914 determined to prove […]