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Tours, stories and histories

Fascinating tours, open days and history events statewide

Visit historic homes and buildings during the Seniors Festival. Explore our cities, towns and the great outdoors. Learn from people’s stories and experiences.

Highlights

A monumental Egyptian tomb In Melbourne

Hidden in a suburban Melbourne cemetery lies a remarkable piece of Egyptian-inspired architecture

Muster Dogs - West Wimmera

Meet Muster Dogs participants and their working dogs, as seen on ABC TV

LGBTI seniors untold histories

Join us for a screening of this 45-minute documentary about older LGBTI people living in central Victoria

Mulberry Hill open day

Visit the home of Daryl and Joan Lindsay, a place of art, creativity and culture

McCrae Homestead Open Day

The McCrae Homestead offers an exceptional glimpse into domestic life in the 1840s

Explore Melbourne's oldest lending library

Since 1839, Melbourne Athenaeum has been a vital part of Melbourne’s cultural and literary history

Benalla historical walking tour

Join us for a walking tour

Langi Morgala Museum Ararat

Explore a unique collection of district curiosities, artefacts and memorabilia

Travel the world without leaving the library - Euroa

Explore under the sea or travel to locations throughout the world using a virtual reality headset

My family history - Sunday Connections

Kickstart your family project through intergenerational storytelling. Bring your photos and curiosity!

Williamstown Cemetery Guided History Walk

Discover the history of the Williamstown Cemetery on a guided walk

Wildlife Wonders nature tour in Apollo Bay

A 75-minute tour through the magical Otways bushland of the Wildlife Wonders Sanctuary in Apollo Bay

Convict Trail at Point Gellibrand

Retrace the steps of the convicts at Point Gellibrand

More events

To find even more festival events, explore the online calendar on Seniors Online.

Reviewed 03 October 2025