An audiovisual exhibition exploring diverse perspectives in times of change. The museum is showcasing a small travelling exhibition within our main exhibition room. We will enhance the exhibition with our own local historical images, maps and artefacts. NOTE - Open ...
Glenlyon has the Upper Loddon falls not far from the General Store.
A unique look at the legacy of the Swiss and Italian community of this district in this film.
Daylesford Museum will showcase one of our historic fabric items, an 1880s wedding dress.
A celebration of our local Swiss and Italian cultural heritage, a legacy of this unique group of early settlers from the 1850s.
Daylesford Museum will be showcasing historic images, stories and artefacts related to this heritage.
Daylesford Museum – Wombat Hill & more, an exhibition of photos, maps, paintings and stories of this iconic place.
This collection of contemporary ceramics reflects just one of the dynamic artistic mediums of our talented local arts community over the past couple of decades.
Be surprised at the quirky presentation of this collection and learn about some local historical identities.
This story of three lost children continues to capture the interest of residents and visitors alike. The museum shows two short films about the event and its impact and legacy within the community.
Reconciliation Week 2017 The museum were delighted to have Racquel Kerr, past CEO of Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Corporation lead a Welcome to Country as part of Reconciliation Week 2017.
This exhibitions uses fabric in all its forms and uses to tell stories of our community history.
An exhibition of photos, memorabilia and history of the hospital from 1862.
Wonderful old newspaper advertisements, business calendars, posters and signs provide a glimpse into our past.
A fun activity for our younger visitors, see if you can find the twenty houses and buildings that are secretly hidden throughout the museum. Look up high, look down low!
In 1914 Daylesford and district communities sought to raise funds for the Belgium people so badly impacted by the war. A doll named Sylvia was displayed in Tyler’s drapery store, raffled at 6d a ticket and won by Mrs Hoath of Sailors Hill.
The doll was damaged during a robbery at the museum but now repaired and on fine display.
See the first postcards produced in the town by local printers and newspaper proprietors. Bring along your collection for us all to share and provide some context to their image.
An exhibition exploring why people flocked to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs over the decades.