- When
- Australia/Melbourne (GMT+11)until 12:00 pm
- Where
- Incinerator Gallery180 Holmes Rd, Aberfeldie VIC 3040, Australia
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Incinerator History Tours takes place on Sat, 21 Nov 2026 at 11:15 am (GMT+11) at Incinerator Gallery in Melbourne, VIC, and runs until 12:00 pm. Entry is free; the listing is on Events.
About this event
Knowledgeable guides lead monthly tours of the historic Essendon incinerator, now an art gallery. Visitors explore the site's transformation from a waste facility to a cultural venue designed by Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin.
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Urban history on your doorstep Discover the captivating history of the Essendon incinerator on our monthly volunteer-led history tour. Strategically located near parkland and residences, this iconic structure emerged in 1929, revolutionising waste disposal was designed by the offices of visionary architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. Join us as our knowledgeable guides unveil the 'Destructor's' transformative journey, from waste disposal facility to council depot, to a performing arts venue and now Incinerator Gallery. Immerse yourself in the essence of Griffin's design ethos and explore a bygone era where sanitation and aesthetics converged. Don't miss the chance to delve into this historic gem's narrative on our engaging monthly tours. History Tours are presented at Incinerator Gallery, and the next tour is on Saturday, 25 July, 11.15am to 12.00pm.
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Details
- When
- Sat, 21 Nov 2026 · 11:15 am (GMT+11) · until 12:00 pm
- Where
- Incinerator Gallery
- Address
- 180 Holmes Rd, Aberfeldie VIC 3040, Australia
- Price
- Free
- Genre
- Plays & Drama
- Weather
- 14°C · Light drizzleForecast at 11:15 am (GMT+11)
Questions
- When is Incinerator History Tours?
- Sat, 21 Nov 2026 at 11:15 am GMT+11.
- How much are tickets for Incinerator History Tours?
- Entry is free.
- Where is Incinerator History Tours?
- Incinerator Gallery, 180 Holmes Rd, Aberfeldie VIC 3040, Australia, Melbourne, VIC.
- Where can I buy tickets for Incinerator History Tours?
- Tickets are sold on Events. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does Incinerator History Tours end?
- It runs until 12:00 pm.