Researching the State's archival collection can be a rewarding research journey. We offer occasional tours and other events throughout the year to help you navigate archival research and find the records you're looking for. If there are no events scheduled below please check back.
Material in the Public Record Office Victoria archival collection contains words and descriptions that reflect attitudes and government policies at different times which may be insensitive and upsetting
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples should be aware the collection and website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.
PROV provides advice to researchers wishing to access, publish or re-use records about Aboriginal Peoples
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Explore the array of career possibilities with a history degree at this History Council of Victoria special event for undergraduate students. Hosted at the Victorian Archives Centre, home of Public Record Office Victoria, join us for a panel of industry experts who've transformed their love of history into dynamic careers such as publishing, communications, academia and heritage work.
Refreshments will be provided. There will also be time for those attending in person to view the National Archives' exhibition Reception this way: motels - a sentimental journey, and discover an array of fascinating photographs from the Public Record Office Victoria collection hung throughout the building.
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Join us for a history talk by Dr Yves Rees about the modern women who sparked Australia's romance with America. A celebrity decorator with blue hair. A single mother who advised JFK in the Oval Office. A Christian nudist with a passion for almond milk. Individually, they have extraordinary stories; together, they change the narrative of Australian history.
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BRAC provides a variety of events that showcase the history of the Bendigo region and the breadth of the region's archival collection.
Visit the BRAC website to see what's coming up.
