We’d love to welcome you to History House Community Museum.
The museum is a warm, welcoming space where local stories, treasured objects and Bendigo’s vibrant past come together.
Whether you’re dropping in for a quiet wander, exploring with friends or visiting as part of a school or community group, our doors are open for you to uncover the people, places and events that shaped our city.
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Entry: Free (donations gratefully welcomed)
The museum will be closed between exhibitions for approximately 6-8 weeks, while we change over the displays.
See details below for when the current exhibition is closing.
11 Mackenzie Street, Bendigo
Free 1.5-hour street parking available
Fully wheelchair accessible
History House welcomes school groups, clubs, community organisations and social groups interested in exploring Bendigo’s heritage together.
We’re happy to tailor a visit to suit the age, size and interests of your group.
Contact us to arrange a guided visit or educational session that best suits your needs.
Bendigo with Love: Photographs of the 50s and 60s by Allan Doney
History House, 11 MacKenzie Street Bendigo
Opening Good Friday (3 April 2026), 
11am – 3pm, Easter weekend
Free entry
After Easter, the exhibition will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 11am – 2pm until 8 August 2026.
The Bendigo Historical Society warmly welcomes the community to rediscover Bendigo through Allan Doney’s lens — a loving portrait of a city and its people during a remarkable time in its history.
See our Blog Post – Exhibition: Bendigo With Love for more information about the Allan Doney Collection
