The Bendigo Historical Society cares for a collection of significant regional heritage now housed at History House, 11 Mackenzie Street, Bendigo. This collection, more than 40,000 items strong and growing, reflects the people, cultures, industries, and experiences that have shaped our community since the goldfields era.
Every financial contribution strengthens our ability to safeguard Bendigo’s heritage and share it with future generations.
As a volunteer-run organisation, we rely on grants, fundraising, sponsorship and community donations to:
Preserve and catalogue our historic collection
Digitise photographs and documents for public access
Care for fragile and rare items
Develop exhibitions, programs, and research services
Maintain and improve our heritage building, History House
Every contribution strengthens our ability to safeguard Bendigo’s heritage and share it with future generations.
Throughout the year, we raise essential funds through the sale of new and second-hand books as well as a range of public programs and community events.
These activities not only support our work but also bring people together to celebrate and share Bendigo’s rich heritage.
When you attend an event or pick up a book, you’re not just making a purchase, you’re helping keep Bendigo’s history alive.
Explore our range of books
Explore our upcoming Events
Monetary donations help us continue the essential work of preserving, documenting, and sharing Bendigo’s history.
Bendigo Historical Society is endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) meaning all gifts over $2 are tax-deductible.
Feel free to chat to us if you would like to discuss a specific purpose for your contribution.
There are two simple ways to make a donation. Bank despost or online using Square.
Deposit directly into our bank account
Name: Bendigo Historical Society
BSB: 633-000
Account number: 117 815 951
Donate securely using a card via Square Payments
Sponsorship is a meaningful way for businesses, community organisations, and individuals to invest in local heritage.
Support our work through sponsorship of exhibitions, preservation projects and school history awards, just to name a few options.
We welcome sponsors who share our values of Community, Preservation, Education, Stewardship, and Connection.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or discussing sponsorship opportunities, we would love to speak with you.
We welcome offers of items that help us tell the rich and diverse stories of our community.
Before donating, please read the information on donating to our collection to ensure your item is suitable for our collection.
Your contribution, big or small, helps us:
Protect irreplaceable historical materials
Increase community access to Bendigo’s past
Support researchers, educators, and students
Build a vibrant heritage hub for locals and visitors
Together, we can ensure Bendigo’s stories, large and small, are preserved, shared and celebrated.
Five Archive Boxes
Your gift will help us buy sturdy archival boxes to house important documents, ledgers and photographs and keep them preserved for years to come.
School Awards Sponsorship
Your contribution will recognise hardworking students and nuture their interet in history by providing book vouchers to celebrate their academic achievements.
Flatbed scanner
A professional flatbed scanner allows us to preserve delicate items safely and share them widely in our online collection.
Exhibition Sponsorship
Support the setup costs of our next exhibition and receive recognition with your branding featured in our displays and marketing.
