Melba’s Vintage Playroom Venture back in time to a playdate over 100 years ago. Melba’s Vintage Playroom invites children and audiences to step into a whimsical and magical children’s nursery celebrating Dame Nellie Melba’s love of games and nonsense and her favourite saying: “Let’s have fun!”.
Driving Melba's Lilydale Escape the city and enjoy a relaxing Sunday drive to Dame Nellie Melba’s beloved Lilydale. Discover the key sites and stories of Melba’s legacy, guided by the Lilydale & District Historical Society.
The Power of Play: A Guided Exhibition Tour with Playful Thinking Ready to rediscover the power of play? Join us for a 45-minute guided tour of A Toast to Melba, inspired by Dame Nellie Melba’s love of parties, practical jokes and nonsense.
Opera Unveiled: Melba and the Australian Performing Arts Collection Take a look behind the scenes into the rich history of the Australian Performing Arts Collection with curators Ian Jackson and Margaret Marshall. This 40-minute presentation, followed by an opportunity for audience Q&A, will explore Melba’s legacy and its enduring impact on Australian opera.