Heritage Victoria

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the place now called Victoria, and all First Peoples living and working on this land. We celebrate the history and contemporary creativity of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respect to Elders — past, present and future.

Please be aware that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.

Some material may contain terms that reflect authors’ views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of Victorian Collections.

Users of this site should be aware that in many areas of Australia, reproduction of the names and photographs of deceased people is restricted during a period of mourning. The length of this time varies and is determined by the community.

Reuse of any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material on this site may require cultural clearances. Users are advised to contact the source organisation to discuss appropriate reuse.

About

Heritage Victoria, as part of the Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning, is the Victorian State Government's principal cultural (non-Indigenous) heritage agency. Heritage Victoria identifies, protects and interprets Victoria's most significant cultural heritage resources. It advises private owners, local and State government, industry and the general community on heritage matters. Heritage Victoria's aim is to make heritage identification, protection and management accessible and easily understood.

Our collection

Heritage Victoria manages a large collection of archaeological artefacts from historical land and seabed excavations. The collection is available for research, viewable online through the Victorian Archaeological Artefact Database (http://artefacts.heritage.vic.gov.au/imu.php?request=search), or by appointment. In addition, artefacts are available for loan to organisations for exhibitions, research, or educational projects. Contact Heritage Victoria for details at (03) 9415 4402.

Type of organisation

historical house

Opening hours

The collection is available for research, viewable online through the Victorian Archaeological Artefact Database (http://artefacts.heritage.vic.gov.au/imu.php?request=search), or by appointment.

Entry fee

No admission fee.

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See the Valuations page for information on historical item valuation.

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