Geelong Museum Association
Geelong, Victorias second largest city, does not have a general museum which brings together the history of the region, the people and the objects they used in their lives.
The Geelong Museum Aossociation was formed to advocate for a Geelong Museum to tell the story of Geelong.
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Marshall's marvellous buildings. (CANCELLED)
Sunday 25 July 2021
Marshall has an interesting history and some marvellous surviving early buildings.
Jenniler Bantow OAM will draw our attention to aspects ofthe history and buildings of the district.
Marshall bluestone cottage from https://marshallbluestonecottage.org/
National Wool Museum
Geelong Hospital and Benevolent Asylum
Sunday 27 June 2021
Geelong Hospital and Benevolent Asylum: an absolute treasure
trove of records for Family History research. This important health institution has
played a significant role in the area and maintained extensive records. Suzie Zada
will speak about its history and records that assist anyone interested in family history.
National Wool Museum
La Trobe, the Forgotten Governor, Geelong & Bellarine
Sunday 28 March 2021
La Trobe, the Forgotten Governor, and his connections with Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula
Charles Joseph La Trobe was Superintendent of the Port Phillip District of New South Wales from 1839, and Lieutenant Governor of Victoria from 1851 until his departure from Australia in 1854.
Dr. Dianne Reilly AM FRHSV will speak about La Trobe’s role in the formative years of Victoria, and his enduring legacy.
National Wool Museum
Fascinating links between AFL & the horse racing industry
Sunday 27 October 2019
AFL historian Col Hutchinson will explore the fascinating link between two sporting activities
Approximately a 45- 60 minute talk followed by questions with time for a cuppa and biscuit afterwards.
A Gold coin donation would be appreciated.
National Wool Museum
Major Mercer: No Ordinary Life
Sunday 30 June 2019
Major Mercer is the story of how he came to Port Phillip in the first formative years of the colony and played a key role in it's establishment and subsequent separation from New South Wales.Beyond this it's the story of a man who travelled successfully around the world and built a legacy for his own family
Approximately a 45- 60 minute talk followed by questions with time for a cuppa and biscuit afterwards.
A Gold coin donation would be appreciated.
National Wool Museum
History of the You Yangs.
Sunday 26 May 2019
The You Yangs are visible from many locations in Geelong and district. We all look at them from near or far, but few probably know much about them. Richard Critchlow is someone with knowledge to impart regarding these interesting peaks.
Approximately a 45- 60 minute talk followed by questions with time for a cuppa and biscuit afterwards.
A Gold coin donation would be appreciated.
National Wool Museum
High Tea at the Heights
Sunday 5 May 2019
An exquisite High Tea served in the Billiard Room at the historic Heights property.
Price $48 per seat
Arrive 1PM to look over the house and garden (Included in price)
Sit down to tea at 2PM
The National Trust shop has plants and old wares for sale.
The Heights
