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What's On
On the job – April & May 2026
Come along to reminisce or discover, the way life has changed in the home and workplace. So many everyday chores were strenuous and time consuming.
Gold and mineral water – film showing for the Swiss Italian Festa 2025
A unique look at the legacy of the Swiss and Italian community of this district in this film.
Hatch, Match and Despatch
Our new exhibition based around the significant events of births, weddings and funerals.
The Three Lost Children – Daylesford 1867
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.
Children’s Activity
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!
Sylvia
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.
Framings of WOMBAT FOREST
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 ...
Waterfalls – Come along and enjoy learning about our wonderous waterfalls and cascades within the district.
Glenlyon has the Upper Loddon falls not far from the General Store.
Sarah’s 1885 Wedding Dress
Daylesford Museum will showcase one of our historic fabric items, an 1880s wedding dress.
Swiss Italian Festa
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.
Wombat Hill – Botanic Gardens & more
Daylesford Museum – Wombat Hill & more, an exhibition of photos, maps, paintings and stories of this iconic place.
Daylesford Ceramic Collection
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.
Welcome to Country – Daylesford Museum Reconciliation Exhibition and Discussion
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.
Fabric, Threads & Stories – Daylesford & District
This exhibitions uses fabric in all its forms and uses to tell stories of our community history.
160th Anniversary Daylesford & District Hospital
An exhibition of photos, memorabilia and history of the hospital from 1862.
Advertise it! Promotion & Business.
Wonderful old newspaper advertisements, business calendars, posters and signs provide a glimpse into our past.
Postcard Exhibition
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.
Holidaying in Daylesford
An exhibition exploring why people flocked to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs over the decades.