Arts Culture & Heritage

A rich gold rush heritage sees magnificent buildings and monuments that now provide the perfect backdrop to the vibrancy of an arts and cultural focus in Bendigo.  The Bendigo Art Gallery, smaller galleries, antique shops and theatre provide great cultural experiences whilst visiting Bendigo.

Archibald 2009

The prestigious Archibald Prize at Bendigo Art Gallery will be a feast for the senses in Bendigo this winter. 

It is Australia's most extraordinary art event, first awarded in 1921 and now one of this country's oldest and most high profile art awards. From its outset, the annual portrait prize has aroused controversy while chronicling the changing face of Australian society.

Vincent Fantauzzo - Brandon (detail)

Must Do Experiences

Visiting other Galleries & Artisans of Bendigo

I Pod Discovery Tour of Bendigo

Vintage Talking Tram & Joss House

Golden Dragon Museum

Balloon Flight over Bendigo

Wheel Throwing at the Pottery

Town Hall Tour

Browsing the Bookstores of Bendigo

Meet the Makers at the Bendigo Visitor Centre

Walking tour of the Beautiful Buildings of Bendigo

Rosalind Park Discovery Walk

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