yarra ranges regional museum, lilydale
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The Yarra Ranges Region is filled with history. Alright, it might not be Ballarat or Melbourne or even Warrandyte, but the Yarra Ranges, the Dandenongs and the Valley was a pretty happening place back in the day - at the Connections Exhibit that is on permanent display at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum shares just that.
Learn about our number one lady Dame Nellie Melba, the natural resources and farming as well as the story of William Barak and the Corranderk Aboriginal Station. There’s even some more recent local history including the COVID lockdown era. The exhibits are more suited to older children but the museum runs programs throughout the school holidays and has an awesome gift shop filled with classic toys.
the nitty gritty
Admission is FREE
OPEN Wednesday - Sunday
excluding public holidays
10 - 4pm
Mamma's special mention: The history in the building itself is divine and Mamma could spend the afternoon watching the world go by in the Gracious Grace Cafe that does a wicked smoothie. After you have learnt something new, head down to Melba Park for play.
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