This captivating, guided walk will unveil many enchanting tales behind the old homes and sites that grace the streets of Cowes. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Cowes' captivating past.

Rich in flora, fauna and habitat diversity, Endeavour Fern Gully is Mornington Peninsula's original rain forest.

Home of Artist Sir Daryl and Joan Lindsay, author of Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Unearth your past and share your stories at this lively event. Bring along your treasures to show expert valuers and conservators, stay and listen to guest speakers, and learn more about our local history.

This proposed site visit of Fossil Beach Mornington will be accompanied by visiting experts with knowledge and interest in the significant features.
State and Nationally important for the geology, palaeontology, cement works 1862-64 plus coastal and natural elements.

Learn about the history and provenance of one of Australia’s most remarkable gardens. Created over more than 80 years by renowned philanthropist Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, Cruden Farm is an oasis of flowers, trees, formal gardens and lakes. A true labour of love left as a place of public recreation.

2024 is a momentous year in the history of Frankston High School.....the school turns 100! We would like to share some of the celebrations with the wider community. Come along and visit our museum which documents the school's development since 1924.

McClelland Gallery invite you to hear from a panel of historians who contributed to the recently published book. On Bunurong Country: Art and Design in Frankston. Learn about Frankston's fascinating connections with artists such as Daryl and Joan Lindsay, Violet Teague, Christian and Napier Waller.

This rarely seen property offers visitors the opportunity to explore an intact 1930s Roy Grounds waterfront holiday house set amidst a faithfully reconstructed landscape of native coastal vegetation, located in the Victoria Heritage listed Ranelagh Estate designed by Walter Burley Griffin in 1924.

A guided walk through parts of the Walter Burley Griffin designed Ranelagh Estate in Mt Eliza to learn about the history and heritage values of the estate, including an opportunity to visit the Ranelagh Club House at conclusion.

Trees in the Australian Garden show the diversity of Australian plants and how they have survived over time. Learn about how plants have been adapted to the changing environment.

Witness the talent of ARIA-nominated, award-winning Indigenous singer and songwriter Emma Donovan and her band. Join us for this incredible concert where she will share stories, providing an understanding of Country and community.

Join Billy Nye and the Peninsula Printmakers on a walk through the beauty and suburban landscapes of Frankston city. These linocut pieces, featuring various aspects that define Frankston, from Oliver’s Hill to Sweetwater Creek; will weave together a breathtaking and inspiring depiction of Frankston.

McCrae Homestead is one of Victoria's oldest homesteads and is a physical reminder of the early pioneering life.

At which National Trust property on the Mornington Peninsula was Joan Lindsay’s book Picnic at Hanging Rock written? If you know the answer to this question, join us at Frankston Brewhouse for our don’t be caught dead pub quiz.

If you are just beginning your family history, maybe you have come up against some brick walls with a certain relative, or you want to research some people in the Casey Cardinia area, come along and our volunteers will assist you with your research enquiries.

Join local history groups and enthusiasts in celebrating Casey and Cardinia’s shared past. 

In 1878 Robert Bain, owner of the Border Hotel, gave land on a 500-year lease for a Mechanics Institute and Library. The connection between the library and the pub continues. The Berwick Mechanics Institute & Free Library still operates a free lending library on this land, close to the Berwick Inn.

A pleasant afternoon walk from Heritage Hill to Dandenong Park and return. Council Parks and Garden staff will share their knowledge of the significant trees. We then return to Heritage Hill to marvel at the 140-year-old Moreton Bay Fig trees and gardens followed by a delicious afternoon tea.

A City of Greater Dandenong exhibition that celebrates, reflects and recognises the significance of trees in the local landscape over time and the essential timber industry that grew the local community. An opportunity to understand how we can sustain the tree canopy for future generations.