Young Aboriginal people celebrating and sharing their culture and identity.
An exhibition showcasing work created by two of our Artists in Residence for 2012, Kosar Majani and Clare McCracken
I can remember as a young child in the 1960’s roaming through all the alleyways and arcades in Melbourne and as I held the hand of my mum I looked upwards...
A Snapshot – 50 Years of Change Commemorating 50 years of the Dandenong and District Historical Society.
When we look at a cloud or into the dancing flames of a fire, it is our imagination, perhaps triggered by our sub conscious, that allows us to see images...
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Take a trip back in time and discover Dandenong’s unique social history through a visit to Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens.Heritage Hill is comprised of three historic buildings, and approximately 1.5 acres of landscaped gardens.Laurel Lodge (1869) and Benga house (1936) are fine examples of architecture and affluence of their respective eras and allow visitors a rare glimpse into the domestic cultural heritage of Dandenong. St James Anglican Church (1864), is one of Dandenong’s oldest building and continues to welcome congregations to its services.Today, Heritage Hill provides a unique opportunity for visitors to appreciate our cultural heritage through public programs, exhibitions, group tours and specialist events.Opening Hours:Museum & exhibitions:Wednesday - Friday: 10am - 4pmSunday: 12 - 4pm (or by arrangement)Office:Monday to Friday: 9am - 4pmCosts:Entry: Gold coin donation.Group bookings and specialist tours charged at a rate per person.
An exhibition featuring work produced by our Artists in Residence over 2013.
Fast becoming an annual event, this collaborative exhibition, by artists in the Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia regions, portrays the journey and...
A solo exhibition of recent paintings from renown Indigenous artist Kundah.
The tranquil surroundings of Heritage Hill are home to a number of health and wellbeing classes including yoga, meditation and Qigong. All classes are...
Graffiti is not (though it can be) something to be defined via the same rules, parameters or considerations as other forms of art. There are many...
In August, four students from Chisholm TAFE’s new Advanced Diploma of Creative Project Development will be exhibiting Inside Out, an exhibition inspired...
These 4 artists are quite individual in their creative expression and have vastly different styles. What unites them however, is a sensitive and...
Heritage Hill throws open it's doors and invites you to come and experience our new vision for a new year. Benga house is now Benga Studios, with artists...
Ilona Nelson was Heritage Hills’ first Artist In Residence in 2011 where she spent a day in the historical buildings recording her immediate response to...
The exhibition is created by two artists combining to present a range of images from their travels through parts of Australia, individual perceptions and...
{RDZJB}Travelling the world often has an everlasting impression on a person. Their mindset, creativity and overall belief is forever altered. For a...
Benny Walker - Benny’s intuitive, heartfelt songwriting combines reggae and blues with acoustic folk, and his rich, soulful voice leaves no doubt that he...
A showcase of work from older artists aged 72-92, this exhibition celebrates the world around us.
Migration and relocation not only change lives but landscape. Pixi Mix makes a deliberate attempt to regain a sense of the past through looking at local...
Gwendolyne O'Dea - with performances at the Apollo Bay Music Festival and appearances as a guest on both ABC 774 and Triple R Gwendolyn's fast paced folk...
Will you make a book filled with an exciting story and great hand drawn pictures, or will you make an art book, inspired by our garden? Will you make a...
Writing a script is more than just having a brilliant idea. This workshop will teach you how to write a script packed full of great dialogue and how to...
Did you ever wish Dracula had octopus tentacles? Or that Frankenstein was furry? Or that Pikachu had a mermaid’s tail? Simple! In this artistic workshop...
The ancient art of mandalas has fascinated mankind for centuries. Each shape, colour, form and pattern within the boundaries of a circle, all have a...
Do you have a broken Barbie trailer lying around? How about a rusty toy truck that you’re not sure what to do with? And what on earth do you do with a...
Get creative in the garden and learn this simple, environmentally friendly method for planting your seeds and helping them to grow! You’ll discover how to...
Compost is eco-friendly and nature’s way of recycling kitchen and garden waste. Not only that, but it makes your garden thrive. In this workshop run by...
Enjoy yoga classes every Wednesday afternoon (5pm) or evening (6.15pm) amidst the tranquil surroundings of Heritage Hill.
The Arctic Mirage Collection is visual juxtapositions of everyday objects with reflections of architecturally-designed interiors and exteriors...
Our Artist in Residence program sees selected artists work out of Heritage Hill’s old school room for a month at a time to create new works. Emerging...
Build Strong Aboriginal Youth Exhibition Young Aboriginal people celebrate and share their culture and identity.
Artists have been creating mosaics for thousands of years and they appear everywhere, from outside in the streets to inside temples and houses. Mosaics...
Making movies is as easy as owning a digital camera. In this workshop you’ll learn how to create your own stop motion animation short films, using only...
Picasso took a bike seat and handle bars and created a work of art titled “Bull’s Head”. Street artist Daniel Lynch collects trash from the streets to...
Storytelling is an important part of cultures around the world. Come sit around our campfire and have your imagination set ablaze with some traditional...
School Holiday Program- Bush Tucker – Indigenous cooking class In this workshop you’ll learn all about Bush Tucker, the traditional foods eaten by...
School Holiday Program - Boomerang Painting and Decorating Workshop Come learn and share some beautiful painting techniques as children decorate their own...
A collection of new and exsisting work from eight local emerging indigenous artists.
Young people who attend Link, LEEP and Keysborough Learning Centre express themselves through photography by participating in the Community VCAL Photo...
The history and future of textiles with Colin and Iris Robinson. Details of workshop to be updated shortly
Would you like to grow your own vegies and but don't think you have enough space and not sure where to start? Learn about sustainable gardening and making...
Learn how to create a healthy garden and a healthy environment at a free workshop this month. Council is running an introductory session on how to...