Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens invites the community to experience heritage in new ways through four seasonal Community Open Days.
Inspired by exhibitions, local stories and the changing gardens, each event offers welcoming activities for all ages, including creative workshops, discovery trails, storytelling, picnics and hands-on experiences, providing opportunities to connect with the people, places and stories that shape Greater Dandenong.
Different themes will be explored each quarter.
December's theme:
Christmas at Heritage Hill – Light, Summer and Community
The final Open Day of the year brings everyone together for a festive end-of-year celebration in the gardens.
As evening approaches, the site transforms with lanterns, music, and creative activities for families to enjoy together.
Visitors can make decorations inspired by Christmas traditions from around the world, join a lantern walk through the gardens, and experience a vintage Christmas display inside the historic house.
With performances, food, and a community wishes tree reflecting on the year, this celebration marks the start of summer and the close of the Heritage Hill seasonal series.
The evening will include a demonstration of furoshiki Japanese wrapping to give the visitors an opportunity to learn and practice several techniques throughout the evening.
It is a joyful moment to gather, celebrate, and look ahead together as a community.
Visitors can also discover The Secret Life of Gardens exhibition while at Heritage Hill. Exhibition is open until Thursday 4 February 2027.
Accessibility
We warmly welcome visitors with disabilities and assistance dogs. While the historic houses offer some degree of accessibility, there are uneven paths and steps throughout the gardens that may be difficult for those with wheelchairs, mobility aids and strollers. Please speak with staff for assistance during your visit.
Free event. Bookings recommended. Drop-ins welcome.
Book now and make Heritage Hill part of your story.
Stay tuned for future Open Days.
Date and Time
Open days will be held four times throughout the year.
Next date: Saturday 12 December, 4pm-8pm
Date and Time
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Location
Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens
66 McCrae Street, Dandenong
Cost of Event (if any)
Free event. Bookings recommended. Drop-ins welcome.
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Heritage Hill Community Open Days
Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens invites the community to experience heritage in new ways through four seasonal Community Open Days. Inspired by exhibitions, local stories and the changing gardens, each event offers welcoming activities for all ages, including creative workshops, discovery trails, storytelling, picnics and hands-on experiences, providing opportunities to connect with the people, places and stories that shape Greater Dandenong.Different themes will be explored each quarter.December's theme:Christmas at Heritage Hill – Light, Summer and CommunityThe final Open Day of the year brings everyone together for a festive end-of-year celebration in the gardens.As evening approaches, the site transforms with lanterns, music, and creative activities for families to enjoy together.Visitors can make decorations inspired by Christmas traditions from around the world, join a lantern walk through the gardens, and experience a vintage Christmas display inside the historic house.With performances, food, and a community wishes tree reflecting on the year, this celebration marks the start of summer and the close of the Heritage Hill seasonal series.The evening will include a demonstration of furoshiki Japanese wrapping to give the visitors an opportunity to learn and practice several techniques throughout the evening.It is a joyful moment to gather, celebrate, and look ahead together as a community.Visitors can also discover The Secret Life of Gardens exhibition while at Heritage Hill. Exhibition is open until Thursday 4 February 2027.AccessibilityWe warmly welcome visitors with disabilities and assistance dogs. While the historic houses offer some degree of accessibility, there are uneven paths and steps throughout the gardens that may be difficult for those with wheelchairs, mobility aids and strollers. Please speak with staff for assistance during your visit. Free event. Bookings recommended. Drop-ins welcome.Book now and make Heritage Hill part of your story.Stay tuned for future Open Days.
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