The past is always present in Victoria. Nearly everywhere you look, you’ll discover evidence of the state's proud and fascinating history, from elegant Victorian-era buildings and beautifully preserved goldmining towns to Murray River paddle steamers and steam trains, bushrangers' lairs and ancient Aboriginal artefacts.
See Aboriginal art and discover Melbourne's Aboriginal heritage
See world and national heritage listed buildings in Melbourne
Grab a map and visit Melbourne's major historical sites on foot
Explore the history of Melbourne in world-class museums and galleries
Australia's oldest stream train in the Dandenongs
Maritime and military history along the Peninsula
Historic villages of Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges
Traditional farming and homesteads on Phillip Island
The Great Ocean Road for the Shipwreck Coast
The gold rush comes to life in the Goldfields
Historic Aboriginal sites abound in the Grampians
Bushrangers and pioneers in the High Country
Mining and maritime history in Gippsland
The Murray River's rich river boat heritage
