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Dr Janice Newton brings her recent book to life ‘The Woodlanders of Walden Hut’, which tells the story of three men inspired to write about the nature surrounding a hut in the Dandenongs between 1903-1907.

Join us for our school holiday drop-in session packed full of art, craft, and imagination. We will have fun together designing and playfully decorating plywood jigsaw puzzles. 

Join Ballarat-based journalist Dellaram Vreeland in conversation with distinguished sociologist and demographer, Professor Andrew Markus AO about the challenges facing multiculturalism in an increasingly complex and divided world.

Start your family history with easy research and planning tips.

Dr Sue Reynolds explores the life of prominent citizen of the Victorian Colony and Supreme Court Judge, Sir Redmond Barry, and his passion and advocacy for libraries, from Melbourne to Ballarat. 

For pre-schoolers - enjoy singing songs from around the world with Coco Sounds.

To mark the 169th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade, join us for an afternoon of free live music with Coda Chroma and Meraki Minds in the beautiful grounds of the Eureka Stockade Memorial Park. Bring your picnic blankets, camping chairs and Eureka Spirit to this special community celebration. 

With the Eureka Flag positioned as an example of a ‘difficult object’, this discussion explores new approaches to using art and museum objects in civic education. Join us and find out how you can get involved in this conversation.

Join us at the Eureka Centre for a commemorative service to mark the 169th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade.