Description

The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Trust Act was passed in 1994 by the Victorian parliament creating the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC), preserving the last remaining tower of the Queen Victoria Hospital. In creating the centre, the State Government dedicated the land and the building to services and facilities for women.

QVWC invites visitors to RE/DISCOVER the centre’s medical and cultural history as a hospital of innovation with feminist values. With the purpose of holding and creating space for Victorian women and gender diverse people, including trans women and sistergirls, to thrive, visitors can reflect on the centre’s future as a vibrant and welcoming hub in Melbourne.

What's On

RE/DISCOVER QVWC when we open our doors over two days with a program of activities to immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this iconic building. The program includes a talk with our Feminist Historian in Residence Barbara Wheeler, Ruth Maddison Artist Talk, a Weaving Workshop. Our Exhibitions include UNMASKED: Celebrating Nursing and Midwifery, Victoria and Beyond, Exhibition on loan from Her Place Women’s Museum Australia, Ruth Maddison photography and QVWC’s Past and Present Collection. The building will provide open access to explore Birnbeal, Wayi Djerring and Millarri Murnmut spaces from 11am-5pm.

Children's Activities

All of our programs are inclusive of young people's participation.