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Ballarat Aviation Museum
Ballarat Aviation Museum

Discover a unique collection of aircraft, wartime relics and aviation equipment from the 1920s to today

Location: Ballarat

www.ballarataviationmuseum.com.au
Ballarat Observatory & Museum
Ballarat Observatory & Museum

The observatory is located at Mount Pleasant and was opened in 1886. Visitors can view a large collection of astronomical artefacts, books and equipment. Stunning 3D AstroTours of the universe are regularly screened.

Location: Ballarat

www.ballaratobservatory.org.au
Bendigo Military Museum
Bendigo Military Museum

Housed in the former Soldiers Memorial Institute, the museum showcases an extensive range of wartime military memorabilia from the Bendigo area.

Location: Bendigo

www.bendigorsl.com.au
Castlemaine Art Gallery & Museum
Castlemaine Art Gallery & Museum

Opened in 1913, the gallery features an excellent collection of Australian art and historical items

Location: Castlemaine

www.castlemaineartmuseum.org.au
Golden Dragon Museum
Golden Dragon Museum

Uncover the heritage of Bendigo's Chinese people at this museum which displays thousands of artefacts, some dating back as far as the Shang Dynasty. It is also home to Bendigo's famous processional dragons. Outside the front of the museum are the Yi Yuan Chinese Gardens and Guan Yin Temple.

Location: Bendigo

www.goldendragonmuseum.org
Maldon Museum
Maldon Museum

Located in the old Shire Hall, the museum displays historic information, machinery and artefacts from the region

Location: Maldon

www.maldonmuseum.com.au
Talbot Arts & Communications Museum
Talbot Arts & Communications Museum

Housed in the former Primitive Methodist Church which was built in 1870, the museum features mining relics, equipment, photographs and documents. The museum is also home to historic communications devices including radios, phones and TV equipment.

Location: Talbot

www.visittalbot.com.au
Worsley Cottage Museum
Worsley Cottage Museum

The museum is housed within Worsley Cottage - a bluestone building surrounded by cottage gardens that was built in 1894. The cottage is beautifully furnished, showcasing treasured items donated by locals over the years. At the rear of the cottage is Squatter's Hut - a slab hut from 1844 which is the oldest building in the district.

Location: Maryborough

www.mmhs.net.au

Museums in these regions:

Melbourne & Suburbs Daylesford & Macedon Ranges Geelong & The Bellarine Gippsland Goldfields Grampians Great Ocean Road High Country Mornington Peninsula Murray Phillip Island Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges