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