The RHSV's exhibitions engage a
wide range of issues regarding Victoria's history, showcasing material from our collection.
The society also exhibits travelling exhibitions from other organisations.
Next Exhibition
A Singular Record: treasures from the RHSV manuscript collection
Manuscripts will include documents relating to prominent Melbourne identities such as John Batman as well as the newcomer hoping to make a fortune on the goldfields. The exhibition will highlight the value of the manuscript collection for a variety of research purposes including family history research.
Online Exhibition
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MacRobertson's Round Australia Expedition 1928
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left from Parliament House, Melbourne, on April 12 for a five month journey around Australia.
Follow the progress of the expedition party in an online exhibition.
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Winner of the 2008 Sir Rupert Hamer Records Management Award - Community Archives section - Category 3 Projects or programs that provide greater understanding and accessibility to the Community Archives' archival collection.
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The WCTU & 1891 Woman's Petition
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| In 1891 more than 28,000 signatures were collected requesting the right for women to vote. The 1891 petition has become a symbol of the quest for woman suffrage in Victoria.
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Discover the story of the Monster Petition in this online exhibition.
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Why Melbourne?: From Dreamtime to the capital of Victoria
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Discover the story of the settlement of Melbourne in this online exhibition.
2005 Winner of: Museums Australia Publication Design Award
Travelling Exhibition
The Making Tracks Exhibition travelled throughout Victoria from October 2004 to October 2005 to celebrate 150 years of railways in Victoria.
Locations visited included Melbourne, Geelong, Ararat, Bendigo, Mildura, Wangaratta, Traralgon and Seymour
Information prepared for the exhibition can be located on the Making Tracks page.
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