Queen Victoria Women's Centre

13/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre for Open House Melbourne on 25 and 26 July 2026.

It was wonderful to share our historic building, We Sit in Circle exhibition, archival displays and First Nations weaving workshop with our community.

Another highlight was welcoming our Resident Organisation's pop-up stalls into the mix – our thanks to Emily's List Australia, Gabriela Australia, Gender Equity Victoria, Thursday Girls and Women and Mentoring - WAM Limited for all participating

Thank you for helping make the weekend such a success.

Photography: Breeana Dunbar

31/07/2026

NEW EXHIBITION Opening this Wednesday 5 August.

Transhome redefines home through the artworks of women artists of Indonesian background from the collection of Konfir Kabo with Melbourne-based Indonesian women artist.

Curated by two Indonesian women art practitioners Tika and Nadhila , this is a celebration of women’s self-identity, retelling their stories on their own terms, and reimagining "home."

Exhibition Dates: 5 – 24 August 2026
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM

Closing Performance - 21 August, 6 PM – 8 PM

A site-responsive performance by Sekar Sari , followed by a discussion on her body's journey. Private Collection of Konfir Kabo.

Image: Restu Ratnaningtyas, Divided (2017), 183 x 107 cm

26/07/2026

Open House Melbourne Day 1!

Come visit us today 11am-4pm - spots still available for weaving workshop and guided tours!

Book www.qvwc.org.au/events

📷 Breeana Dunbar

25/07/2026

Visit us tomorrow! Open Sunday 11am-4pm! Spots still available for weaving workshop and guided tours!
Book here - https://openhousemelbourne.org/event/queen-victoria-womens-centre/

23/07/2026

15/07/2026

QVWC X Open House Melbourne programmed event tickets are now on sale.

Guided Tours. Explore the building’s architectural, social and feminist histories.

Join QVWC CEO Keryn Negri on these building tours.

Guided tours run 11.30am, 1pm + 3pm. Running for 60 minutes in groups of 20. Bookings required.

Visit www.qvwc.org.au/events to secure your spot!

14/07/2026

11/07/2026

09/07/2026

QVWC X Open House Melbourne programmed event tickets are now on sale.

Learn traditional First Nations weaving techniques in our Weaving Workshops 25 + 26 July 1-4PM.

Facilitated by Trina Dalton-Oogjes, this workshop connects to the Centre’s Indigenous sculpture Creative Resilience.

Visit www.qvwc.org.au/events to secure your spot!