Annual Heritage Address
Insights from experts on Melbourne’s past, present and future.
Since 2008, the Heritage Council of Victoria has proudly partnered with Open House Melbourne to bring you the annual Heritage Address
Each year, a prominent speaker shares their personal and professional insights on the importance of preserving our heritage. You can attend in person or revisit previous events below.
2025 Heritage Address – Heritage Stories of the City with Sally Capp + Eddie Butler-Bowdon
Hear former Lord Mayor Sally Capp and curator Eddie Butler-Bowdon from the City of Melbourne’s Art and Heritage Collection dive into a captivating conversation that lifts the lid on Melbourne’s hidden stories.
Through their favourite artefacts from the vast collection, Sally and Eddie share surprising, quirky, and powerful tales that have shaped the city—from political power moves to artistic revolutions. This is a rare peek behind the scenes of Melbourne’s cultural treasure trove, where every object has a story waiting to be told.
This unique instalment of the Heritage Address offers an account of civic history, personal insight, and heritage secrets only the city’s archives can reveal.
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