Browse our most common questions and answers below
We are located at 11 Mackenzie Street, Bendigo.
Free 1.5-hour street parking is available, and the building is wheelchair accessible.
See the contact page for a map and our opening hours.
Yes. The public is welcome to access our collection for research.
Volunteers are onsite Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm.
Appointments are preferred so we can ensure the right volunteer is available to assist you.
Please contact us to arrange a visit.
Fees may apply depending on the nature of your request.
Handling of items is considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure proper preservation.
A large part of our collection is searchable online through Victorian Collections.
Our Collection and Research pages provide further information.
In some cases, Yes.
Research assistance, copying/scanning, and digital downloads may incur a fee.
The Research page provides further information.
Yes!
We offer the following membership options:
Single membership: $44
Family membership: $66 (two people at the same address)
Group membership: $66 (Schools, Community Groups, Organisations or Associations)
Associate: Free (Under 15 years old, no voting rights)
Memberships are due in July each year.
Discounted rates are available from January to June.
Members receive:
A monthly newsletter
Discounted rates for monthly walking tours
Free quarterly history talks
Invitations to special events
The Become a Member page provides further information.
Entry is free!
Donations are always welcomed.
We also have books available for sale
For most of the year our museum is open
Please note: our volunteers take a break from mid-December to the end of January each year to recharge and spend time with their family and loved ones.
The museum is closed during this time.
Yes — donations are welcomed by appointment.
Please note:
Large items may not be accepted if we cannot safely store them.
We assess all items for historical significance and condition before accepting them.
Our Collection page provides further information on how to donate items.
Yes — we will be accepting new volunteers again from February 2026.
Roles available include:
Customer Service volunteers for the museum
Data entry and cataloguing for the Collections Team
The Become a Volunteer page provides further information.
Head over to our contact page for all the details.
We may need to direct your enquiry to the right volunteer.
As a volunteer run organisation, we may not be able to respond immediately.
We appreciate your patience and will respond to your enquiry as soon as we can.
