Incinerator History Tours
Incinerator History Tours takes place on Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 11:00 am (GMT+10) at Incinerator Gallery in Melbourne, VIC, and runs until 12:00 pm. Entry is free; the listing is on Events.
About this event
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.
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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, 26 Sept 2026 · 11:00 am (GMT+10) · until 12:00 pm
- Where
- Incinerator Gallery
- Address
- 180 Holmes Rd, Aberfeldie VIC 3040, Australia
- Price
- Free
Questions
- When is Incinerator History Tours?
- Sat, 26 Sept 2026 at 11:00 am GMT+10.
- 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.