Program of Events

Regional events: Mornington Peninsula

The Curator's View: Clare Williamson

Join in an engaging 45 minute tour with the exhibition's curator Clare Williamson. Hear fascinating stories about Victorians on vacation - on the beach, at the snow and in the bush.
Time: Thurs 12 March, 11am-12noon
Venue: Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington
Bookings: 03 5975 4395; numbers limited
Cost: $10

Beside the Seaside: Victorian resorts in the 19th century
Join historian Andrea Inglis, author of Beside the Seaside: Victorian Resorts in the 19th Century, as she outlines the traditions of the seaside holiday. Take an illustrated trip back to the exclusive resorts of Queenscliff, Lorne and Sorrento, and the accessible seaside attractions of St Kilda and Brighton.
Time: Thurs 19 March, 11am-12noon
Venue: Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Civic Reserve, Dunns Road, Mornington
Bookings: 03 5975 4395; numbers limited
Cost: $10

Free audio tour

For a lively commentary on the exhibition, download the audio tour to your mp3 player (or borrow a player from the Gallery's front foyer desk).

Education resource

An education resource kit for Victorians on Vacation is available online. It provides background information and curriculum design for teachers, with engaging projects for students in Years 3 to 10, aligned with the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS).