Having mentioned this Museum has led me to decide to write about it in more detail. I have mentioned snippets in the previous writings. There is so much more than a few sentences so here is my detailed account and my impressions.
Writings.
As you would be aware from my previous writings, this Museum came up several times at various locations during my research while in Melbourne in March 2023. It certainly was not on my radar to visit. In saying that, I was absolutely blown away by having the opportunity to visit this Museum and discover more about Melbourne’s history and beyond.
Opening Hours.
The Museum is usually open Sunday to Friday between 10 and 4. It is located at 20 Spring St. It does have disabled access at the rear of the building and an internal lift which makes access available to all floors. Oh, I nearly forgot, entry is free but donations are always accepted.
Website.
The Museum’s website is: https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/
Exhibitions.
Yarra: Stories of the River
Foundations of Melbourne
Protest Melbourne
The Gold Vaults
Melbourne Panorama
A Basement Home
Lost Jobs
An Afternoon.
I did spend a good part of an afternoon discovering and exploring. I got to know more about the city of Melbourne which I didn’t know. I have mentioned some of this in my previous writings.
Mid-1850’s.
During my visit, I got to know more about what my second great-grandfather may have experienced in the mid-1850s while in Melbourne. It was good to get a better understanding of the development of the city into what it is today.
Rabbit Holes.
As I have previously mentioned, museums add a different dimension to family history. To me, museums can add so much to an ancestor’s story. They can cause one to drop down into rabbit holes but give added context to a story.
Books.
During my visit, I did purchase a few books. I found the content of these to be very interesting.
The volunteers on duty were very helpful – they added quality to my visit.
Lost Jobs.
As I think back to my visit nearly a year ago, I wonder about the “Lost Jobs” exhibition. This exhibition highlighted those jobs lost to time with how “things” have changed. Even now, what jobs will be gone very soon as technological advances occur. Will there be an exhibition about these jobs, in the future?
Recommend.
I do highly recommend a visit to this Museum. Like I seem to say all the time, explore and discover, you never know what you may find.
Ancestor Family 
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