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One of Melbourne's finest 19th century buildings. This free museum showcases the history of Melbourne and Victoria. The OTB is located on the land of the Kulin Nations. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians, past and present.
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@oldtreasurymelb.bsky.socialNot everyone was grubby. Many found that they could efficiently clean themselves in hot air and visited one of at least six known C19 Victorian Turkish baths in the city. And in 1904, the new Sawston St City Baths included Victorian-style Turkish baths.
Show PostI was there last week, and this is the fourth Melbourne panorama in your exhibition.
Show PostThe next talk in the @oldtreasurymelb.bsky.social series of online lectures on material cultures, deals with the clothing of protest. Tickets are free, Sept 11th at 1pm. events.humanitix.com/material-his...
Show PostDo you remember the Commonwealth Games mascots of 2006? This stunning series from our collection was used in the planning of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games opening and closing ceremonies. These drawings can be ordered for viewing in our reading room: prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS...
Show PostThis only happens once a year! On Saturday 25 July, take a guided tour around the parts of the Victorian Archives Centre usually reserved for archivists. openhousemelbourne.org/event/victor...
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