Melba’s Vintage Playroom 09 May 2025 Venture back in time to a playdate over 100 years ago. Melba’s Vintage Playroom invites children and audiences to step into a whimsical and magical children’s nursery celebrating Dame Nellie Melba’s love of games and nonsense and her favourite saying: “Let’s have fun!”. Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 35-37 Castella Street, Lilydale 3140 37 more dates Tagged as: , Exhibitions, Kids & family
A Toast to Melba 09 May 2025 Uncover the untold stories of a global icon, Dame Nellie Melba. A Toast to Melba shares rarely seen objects, photographs, and personal treasures from Coombe Yarra Valley, Arts Centre Melbourne and Yarra Ranges Regional Museum—brought together for the first time in this dynamic new exhibition. Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 35-37 Castella Street, Lilydale 3140 37 more dates Tagged as: , Exhibitions
Threads of Violence 09 May 2025 Stitched in pain, woven in resilience—this textile-based exhibition turns untold trauma into art, inviting reflection, healing, and connection. The Memo Healesville, 235 Maroondah Highway, 3777 50 more dates Tagged as: , Community art, Exhibitions
Mars and Fungi 09 May 2025 Prepare to have your perceptions expanded in this mind-bending double feature photography exhibition at The Arts Centre Warburton! Journey from the desolate yet captivating landscapes of Mars, a world that has ignited human curiosity for millennia, to the intricate and often unseen universe of Fungi, the unsung heroes of our own planet. The Arts Centre Warburton, 3409 Warburton Hwy, Warburton 3799 32 more dates Tagged as: , Exhibitions
Mushroom & Fungi Colouring Station 09 May 2025 Martha Iserman presents a hands-on activity celebrating the beauty and biodiversity of mushrooms, sparking curiosity through art and play. The Arts Centre Warburton, 3409 Warburton Hwy, Warburton 3799 30 more dates Tagged as: , Kids & family
Threads of Connection: Drop-In Activity 14 May 2025 Threads of Connection is a weekly drop-in activity with Artist in Residence Natasja van Wyk as part of the Threads of Violence Exhibition at The Memo Healesville. The Memo, 235 Maroondah Highway, Healesville 3777 5 more dates Tagged as: , Community art, Exhibitions, Workshop
Opera Unveiled: Melba and the Australian Performing Arts Collection 15 May 2025 Take a look behind the scenes into the rich history of the Australian Performing Arts Collection with curators Ian Jackson and Margaret Marshall. This 40-minute presentation, followed by an opportunity for audience Q&A, will explore Melba’s legacy and its enduring impact on Australian opera. Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 35-37 Castella Street, Lilydale 3140 Tagged as: , Over 50's, Workshop
The Power of Play: A Guided Exhibition Tour with Playful Thinking 07 Jun 2025 Ready to rediscover the power of play? Join us for a 45-minute guided tour of A Toast to Melba, inspired by Dame Nellie Melba’s love of parties, practical jokes and nonsense. Yarra Ranges Regional Museum, 35-37 Castella Street, Lilydale 3140 Tagged as: , Exhibitions, Kids & family, Workshop, Youth events
A Sense of Touch 19 Jun 2025 Engage your senses and feel the art come to life under your hands, exploring nature's sensory wonders reclaiming its domain in a captivating colourful journey. The Arts Centre Warburton, 3409 Warburton Hwy, Warburton 3799 50 more dates Tagged as: , Exhibitions