The Art of Sacrifice The Art of Sacrifice – George Petrou OAM On display at the Bendigo Military Museum 23rd August 2025 – 18th January 2026 The Art of Sacrifice shares George Petrou’s deeply personal journey-an artist’s tribute to Australia’s service personnel, born from his own battle with cancer. During chemotherapy in 2010,… Continue reading The Art of Sacrifice
The Mapmakers Charting Australia’s Defence: The Legacy of the Royal Australian Survey Corps 10th May – 10th August 2025 For over 80 years, the Royal Australian Survey Corps (RASvy), with its Field Survey Units, and its main base at Fortuna Villa in Bendigo, played a vital role in the defence of the nation and… Continue reading The Mapmarkers Exhibition
Unearthing the Band Rotunda: A Hidden View of Bendigo Step beyond the museum’s walls and ascend to the heritage-listed Band Rotunda, a rarely seen treasure perched atop the Soldiers Memorial Institute. Normally closed to the public, this exclusive opening invites you to unearth a hidden piece of Bendigo’s history. As you climb the original staircase,… Continue reading Unearthing the band rotunda
Unearth Your Family’s Past: Military Memorabilia Discovery Day After ANZAC Day commemorations, continue your journey of remembrance by unearthing your family’s hidden military history at the BMM’s Antiques Roadshow-style event. This special event invites you to bring in 3-5 items of military memorabilia from your family’s collection for expert identification and insight. Our panel… Continue reading Unearth Your Family’s Past: Military Memorabilia Discovery Day
Behind the Façade of the Bendigo Military Museum Step beyond the exhibits and uncover some of Bendigo’s hidden history with an exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Building. As part of the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival, this special tour offers rare access to areas of the museum not normally open to… Continue reading Behind the Façade of the Bendigo Military Museum
Bendigo military museum professional development ARTEFACTS AND STORIES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING Dates: 4th SeptemberFrom 4.30pm – 5.30pm One of the historic landmarks on Bendigo’s Pall Mall is the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute, built in 1922 to commemorate the service of local men and women during World War One. Today, the Institute… Continue reading Professional Development
Join us for a curator-led tour of ‘Faces of Peace’, our exclusive temporary exhibition showcasing the stories of 30 regional Australian peacekeepers. Tours will commence at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm. Discover the hidden heroes among us, each dedicated to promoting peace in various parts of the world. This exhibition will redefine what it… Continue reading Seniors Festival-1
Join us for a special Seniors Festival exclusive event at the Bendigo Military Museum: meet a veteran and hear firsthand stories of courage, service and sacrifice. This unique opportunity offers personal insights into military life and the sacrifices made for peace. Don’t miss this chance to connect with a true local hero. Respectful questions… Continue reading Seniors Festival
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Faces of Peace exhibition Dates: 6th April – 24th November 2024 Faces of Peace showcases the stories of 30 local peacekeepers from regional Australia that have dedicated their lives to promoting peace in vastly different parts of the world. Each of their stories provides a unique window into what it means to be a peackeeper.… Continue reading Faces of Peace exhibition
