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Cultural collections

The City of Whittlesea acquire, maintain, preserve, interpret and make accessible visual art and civic history items that represent and record the diverse range of social, physical, aesthetic, spiritual and cultural experience in the past and present life of the city.

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In this section, you can delve into our city's fascinating history and cultural collection.

Find an array of collections that include civic memorabilia, cultural stories, public artworks, and visual art pieces, each reflecting the unique identity and heritage of our community.

Civic history collection

Our civic history collection displays our local memorabilia, historical and contemporary commissioned photos, historical documents, cultural gifts, plaques, medals, Councillor portraits and honour boards.

Cultural stories

Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of our city with captivating stories told through photography and art. Our diverse Cultural Collection showcases the artistic expressions of our local community.

Public art collection

Discover our diverse public art collection, featuring over 90 works from contemporary artists in various formats. Explore sculptures, murals, mosaics and more, celebrating local history, identity and the natural environment.

Visual art collection

Explore the City of Whittlesea's visual art collection. Discover an array of local artworks including paintings, sculptures, textiles and photographs that reflect our community's creativity and cultural heritage.

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