Wyndham Museum and Werribee District Historical Society

01/09/2026

🏛️ Another Bustling Day at Wyndham Museum! 🏛️
It was a wonderful and busy day today at the museum! We were thrilled to welcome so many visitors, including a return visit from the Werribee Ladies Group, who stopped by to watch our Wyndham: Our Living History series playing in the Audio/Visual room. 🎬✨
Meanwhile, Carolyn and Maria have been hard at work behind the scenes, making great progress unboxing and organizing items to find them new homes in our collection. 📦🔍
Flashback Feature: Tuckers Milkbar! 🥛🍦
Today, we’re sharing a classic photograph of Tuckers Milkbar, taken back in 1962 (shown here in both black & white and color)!
Do you remember Tuckers? Graham Vincent certainly does! Make sure to turn up your volume 🔊 to listen to Graham recount his fondest memories of Tuckers in our audio snippet.
(Fun Fact: Today's Tuckers Sandwiches was named in honor of the original milkbar and sits in the exact same location!)
📍 Plan Your Visit:
Drop by and explore local history with us!
🗓️ Opening Hours:
* Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
* Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
We’d love to hear your memories—did you ever visit Tuckers Milkbar back in the day? Share your stories in the comments below! 👇👇

31/08/2026

It was another big, action-packed weekend at the Wyndham Museum! 🏛️✨

Here’s a look back at what kept us busy:
* Special Guests on Saturday: We were thrilled to welcome lots of visitors, including a very special guest—Mr. Graham Vincent! Graham came in with his daughter, Naomi, to watch his story, which is currently screening as part of our Wyndham: Our Living History series.

* Connecting with Local Historians: After closing time on Saturday, we hosted members from the Williamstown, Keilor, Little River, and Sunshine Historical Societies for our quarterly catch-up. It was a fantastic afternoon sharing updates, ideas, and ways we can support each other’s work across Melbourne's West. 🤝

* Filming on Sunday: On Sunday, Rob and I recorded the next interview for Wyndham: Our Living History. We were truly honored to interview Mr. David Mullins—a man who is usually found behind the camera! 🎥

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported us this weekend!

📍 We are open tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Come on in, say hello, and explore our local stories!

27/08/2026

It was another wonderfully busy Tuesday at the museum, filled with incredible local history, personal connections, and long-overdue reunions! 🌟

​We were honored to welcome Brenda—a descendant of the Robinson family—who traveled all the way from Tweed Heads. She brought a treasure trove of family history with her, including photos, books, a detailed family tree, and original paperwork from when their land was acquired for the Truganina Ammunitions Dump.

​While Brenda was here, Matey Pengelly dropped in, sparking a wonderful surprise reunion between old friends!

Together, they sat down to watch our recorded interview with another dear friend of theirs, Margaret Hassett. (Matey has agreed to be part of our series)

​To top off a special day, Richard from the Werribee RSL paid us a visit to pick up an item we donated to them. For over 60 years, the museum has proudly displayed two historic commemorative plaques from the original 1925 Werribee Memorial Hall—including the 1924 foundation block plaque laid by Cr. P.R. Bayley.

While we’ve loved holding these piece of local heritage, we decided it was time to return them to where they truly belong.

​These historic artifacts are now back in the hands of the Werribee RSL, where they will continue to honour the memory of our soldiers for generations to come. 🏛️❤️

​Stop by the Wyndham Museum this week—you never know who you’ll bump into or what incredible history you’ll discover!
Open Saturday 10am to 1pm and Tuesday 10am to 3pm.
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25/08/2026

Have you heard about our photo find? Two articles about it this week in the Wyndham Star Weekly and Wyndham TV.

https://wyndham.starweekly.com.au/news/secret-snap-discovery/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawT55K9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVJzRExoTGJqUFpzNGl6SzVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeoiZmSH8oEUMF_LZomgnMy7kWKorVSPfiQiUl5ucbz0X8ZhstgRUtaLkjJmU_aem_4GUD7XAge_hZofO9LR-JKg =1787536040

https://www.wyndhamtv.com.au/historic-photo-hidden-for-decades/

The foreboding, crashing sound echoing through Wyndham Museum earlier this month was definitely not on Lisa Heinrich’s bingo card for that day. But rather than being a historical artefact falling and smashing to pieces, that crashing sound instead unveiled a whole new mystery for the Werribee Dist...

24/08/2026

We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with James Hohepa Smith and Helen Smith yesterday for our Our Living History series! 🎙️✨

​Preserving our local story isn't just about recording memories from those whose families have been here for generations—it’s equally vital to capture the experiences of those who have made Wyndham their home in recent decades.

​Every new journey, perspective, and community link helps shape our vibrant present and write the future history of Wyndham.

​Thank you, James and Helen, for sharing your story, your insights, and your ongoing contribution to our growing community! 💛

​📍 Come visit us! We are open tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. (Closing half hour early for personal appointment. )

​What's a local story or memory that makes Wyndham feel like home to you? Tell us in the comments! 👇
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23/08/2026

🎥 Exciting updates from the Wyndham Museum!

​We are thrilled to announce that our latest video in the Wyndham Our Living History series—featuring Mr. Graham Vincent—will be premiering this Tuesday and available for viewing right here in the museum!

Open Tuesday 10am to 3pm.

​Here is a quick sneak peek at what’s in store! 🍿👇

​Our team was also hard at work today filming another fantastic interview for the project. Want to know who we spoke with? Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s post to find out! 🔍✨

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21/08/2026

Step back in time with a visit to the Wyndham Museum today!
We are open from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at our home in the historic Bluestone Manse at 21 Duncans Road, Werribee.

​Did you know? Werribee’s second police station used to sit directly opposite us?
​Check out this photo from circa 1960—do you remember when the police station was located here?

Share your memories in the comments below, or drop in today to chat with us in person!

17/08/2026

Lest We Forget. 🌹

​Today, on Vietnam Veterans Day, we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. On August 18, 1966, 108 brave Australian and New Zealand soldiers of D Company, 6RAR fought against an estimated 2,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops in a heavy tropical downpour at a rubber plantation near Long Tan.
​Against overwhelming odds, they prevailed—but at a tremendous cost. 18 soldiers lost their lives that day, with 24 wounded. In 1969, the men of 6RAR raised a cross at the battle site to honor their fallen comrades, marking the start of Long Tan Day. In 1987, Prime Minister Bob Hawke officially declared August 18 as Vietnam Veterans Day to honor all 60,000+ Australian service members who served in Vietnam, including the 521 who never came home and over 3,000 who were wounded.

​🏛️ Visit Us Today at Wyndham Museum
We are open today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Stop by to explore our exhibits and view a special selection of historical videos playing throughout the day, including the 1967 documentary Vietnam Scene (courtesy of the Australian War Memorial / Lisa Heinrichs). This archival film offers a poignant look at Australian bases, patrols, civic aid operations, and the local people and landscape of Vietnam during the conflict.
​Come take a quiet moment to remember and pay tribute to our veterans.

​📍 Wyndham Museum | Open Today 10 AM – 3 PM

14/08/2026

Fred is finally out of the dark and ready for his close-up! 📸

​We’ve just finished upgrading the display lighting for Fred and we're unlocking the front doors right now. Come by, say hi, and see him shine!

​📍 Open Today: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🏛️ Where: Wyndham Museum
​Don't keep Fred waiting—drop in and check out the new look! ✨