Connections Gallery Discover treasures from our permanent collection in the Connections Gallery. Our collection includes more than 13,000 pieces and the display in our gallery is ever-changing.
Event Cancelled: Archie Roach - Tell Me Why - Co-presented with Oonah Not many have lived as many lives – from stolen child, teenage alcoholic, seeker, lover, father, musical and lyrical genius, to social advocate and First Nations leader – but it took almost a lifetime to find who he really was. He is Archie Roach.
1x4 Museums use objects to tell stories. It sounds simple but it’s complicated. Objects can tell multiple stories from many points of view. So, who chooses the story? Which story is the truth? In museums, curators choose an interpretation but 1x4 turns this upside down.
Hidden Stillness Hidden Stillness is inspired by the Yarra Valley’s stunning landscape, which provides the impetus for Buffey’s artwork.
Mists and Shadows by Rebecca Murray How do legacies of the past continue to influence our relationships with land today? ‘Mists and Shadows’ uses cyanotype photographic processes to explore time, place, belonging and un-belonging in the ash ranges of Victoria and beyond.
Power and the People The exhibition celebrates the 150th anniversary of the setting up of local government in the Yarra Ranges. Each organisation has chosen one example in their community to show how the partnership between the people and local government has create facilities their community still enjoys today.
Quinquepartite so far Yarra Ranges artist Rebecca Wolske uses textiles, thread and machine to create stories in cloth. Rebecca will be exhibiting many of her pieces under the one roof at The Memo- Healesville.
Pottery Workshops Term 3 Experienced tutors Janet Duncan and Cathy Ennis will guide you through developing pieces to suit your interest – from bowls and teapots to gifts and sculptures.
C.W. Stoneking & The Primitive Horn Orchestra C.W. Stoneking returns to the road this July & August with His Primitive Horn Orchestra for the first time in over ten years. The Primitive Horn Orchestra first appeared on Stoneking’s album of 2009, Jungle Blues. The album has since been certified gold and the band joined him for extensive touring both internationally and at home.
The Lake of Scars In a corner of Victoria exists a link to an ancient culture. A place of astounding beauty and rare archaeological and environmental significance, it is being degraded on an annual basis. As the clock ticks, an unlikely allyship could see it saved for future generations.
Bosch & Rockit In the late summer along the Australian coast, young father Bosch hits the road in a hurry to avoid a run in with the law. In tow is his teenage son Rockit, who believes he is on a magical holiday with his father. BOSCH & ROCKIT is a journey through boyhood and manhood and an unforgettable true story about love, forgiveness and the powerful bond between a father and son.
Baker Boy Backing up his inspiring debut album Gelak, and Hottest 100 tracks, Cloud 9, Marryuna and In Control, the “Fresh Prince of Arnhem Land” returns with a new single, a hip-hop anthem re-working of Powderfinger’s Bernard Fanning classic Wish You Well.
Museum After Dark The museum comes alive after dark. In partnership with YAVA, experience four extraordinary artists performing with exclusive access to exhibitions and activities.
Djirri Djirri Dance Workshop A Wurundjeri dance workshop at The Memo Healesville for kids under 13 years old. The Djirri Djirri Dancers teach participants how to dance and sing in the Woiwurrung language, their Mother Tongue.
BUNKASAURUS by Bunk Puppets A jaunty new adventure from the DIY masters of puppetry and theatrical wizardry, rip open your imagination and meet a cast of slapdash puppets, bizarre characters and riveting illusions!
The Planets with Laura the Astronaut ‘Laura the Astronaut’ is an exciting multi sensory experience using Inventi Ensemble’s arrangement of Holst’s ‘The Planets’, new works by Johannes Luebbers as well as animations by James Josephides. We join Laura the Astronaut in her spaceship who unfortunately accidentally flies into a black hole!
The River Folk Festival 2022 The River Folk Festival returns to the Yarra Valley in 2022 - showcasing local, regional and national musicians and performers over 3 days.The annual folk music Festival will be hosted across multiple venues and stages in Warburton for its 3rd year, with an impressive first round of artists including The Northern Folk, Cigány Weaver, Alana Wilkinson and Monique Clare.
Australian Army Band Melbourne The band will perform stirring classics, concert favourites, toe-tapping swing numbers and dance-inducing rock.
ABLAZE Film screening with Tiriki Onus Q&A Entrepreneur, impresario, entertainer, activist. Opera singer Tiriki Onus thought he knew his charismatic grandfather Bill, until an unearthed 70-year old silent film reel suggests he might have been the first ever Aboriginal filmmaker.