The Heidelberg Historical Society Museum is now open on Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm

Truth, Beauty & Utility Exhibition now open

This exhibition traces the Arts & Crafts Movement, from the sudden craze for Japanese-inspired decoration in the 1880s to the non-historical ‘Art Nouveau’ of 1900, to the rugged Californian bungalow of 1920—all as seen in our local area.

‘Truth, Beauty & Utility’ is now open at the Museum and can be viewed on Sundays from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Please note that for the remainder of 2021 the Research Room will not be open on Sundays due to density requirements. The Museum will be closed during December 2021 and January 2022.

Coronavirus restrictions

As per Victorian Government regulation the following are required as conditions of entry to the Museum:

Proof of double vaccination against COVID-19 (certificate) must be shown on entry — either with the Service Victoria app or an official printed certificate along with photo ID (such as Driver Licence)
Wearing a mask inside the Museum.
Registration of your visit using the Service Victoria app, or by paper form.
Please sanitise your hands upon entry.

For more information please see the Current restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne at the Victorian Government website.

Society membership

If you are not a member you can join by submitting the online application form which will be processed by our Secretary promptly.

25^th October 2021

Heidelberg Historical Society

The Old Eaglemont Station

Posted on Saturday, 4th September 2021 by Janine Rizzetti

If you click here you will be taken to the Slides Worth Seeing Facebook site, where you can see an image of Eaglemont Station from September 1961.

This building was on the west side of the station, and the tower of the Heidelberg Town Hall can be seen at the left rear. It has since been replaced by a smaller brick building. We’re not sure when it was replaced- can you help us?

Any information very welcome!

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