Get some great ideas on what you can do while you are in Bendigo for the Marilyn Monroe Exhibition. Create your own weekend with Marilyn.
Bendigo Art Gallery and Twentieth Century Fox present Marilyn Monroe
An exclusive international event celebrating the life and glamour of Marilyn Monroe through her iconic film costumes, personal style, original photographs and ephemera. Find out more…
Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend Cocktail Party (June 4)
Marilyn Monroe would have turned 90 on 1 June 2016. Raise a glass of bubbles and celebrate at this red carpet fundraiser for the Bendigo Art Gallery Foundation. Take in the exhibition and bid on extraordinary silent auction items while enjoying canapés and live music of the era. Find out more...
Food Fossicking
Discover local food secrets and meet our food heroes at the Bendigo Food Fossicking Tour. Go behind the scenes, taste your way around our golden city and fossick for your own food gold. Find out more…
From Market to Paddock to Plate – Masons of Bendigo
Mason’s hatted restaurant chef Sonia Anthony invites you on an excursion to some of the most outstanding food producers, as she collects produce for your evening meal. Find out more...
Forever Marilyn
Take a selfie with an 8m beauty and share it to the world. Bendigo Art Gallery brings you Seward Johnson’s iconic eight metre sculpture, Forever Marilyn. Share your photos with #MarilynBendigo and #ExploreBendigo. Find out more…
Relax and Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Escape to the tranquility of nature by exploring the nearby bushlands and waterways. Take a walk through beautiful Rosalind Park, or ride around Lake Weeroona. Find out more…
Indulge your Inner Artist
Bendigo is packed of cool, contemporary street art, right alongside past masters in Bendigo. Make creative discoveries in Pennyweight Walk, Chancery Lane and more. Find out more…
Progressively Delicious
Spend the afternoon tasting delicious dessert dishes matched with signature beverages along the View Street Arts Precinct. Visit three former historic gold rush banks now modern bars and restaurants, together they bring you Progressively Delicious Dessert Tour. Find out more…
Shop, Shop and Shop
Bendigo has long paved the way in the style stakes from boutiques to big-name stores and shopping precincts to cool-as laneways.
Jimmy Possum
National brand Jimmy Possum furniture started life in Bendigo. Marvel at Jimmy Possum furnishings. All quality, functional and beautifully creative.
Bath Lane and High Street
Only a short walk from Forever Marilyn, Bath Lane and High Street is all about edgy gifts and quality homewares. There is something for everyone, from beautiful furniture at Oliver Birch to jeans specialists at Robs Jeanery.
Find out all the places you must shop at with our Dining and Shopping Guide. Click here to check it out…
Learn the Art of Book-Binding
Learn the ancient craft of bookbinding in a one day, hands on workshop under the guidance of SB Libris, an experienced binder. You can gain the skills required to create a traditional hand sewn, hard cover binding. The Victorian shopfront of SB Libris also houses an exquisite collection of hand bound leather books made on the premises. Find out more…
Take a Sentimental Journey
Board the vintage Tram 880, now the special Art Series tram, for a journey exploring the friendship between Marilyn Monroe and jazz legend, Ella Fitzgerald. Enjoy drinks and canapés as you trundle through Bendigo enjoying the soothing tones of Ella and beautiful Bendigo night. Find out more…
A Glass of Red with a Roaring Fire
Have a delicious meal and cuddle up next to the roaring fire! There are many restaurants in amazing heritage buildings which welcome you with a warm fire. Have a glass of rich red from one of our many boutique vineyards and feast on what the central Victoria has to offer. Check out the Dining and Shopping guide or call our team on 1800 813 153 for recommendations.
Lunch with Marilyn
Love your meat? You must visit The Woodhouse. Enjoy their sensational two-course lunch with a glass of wine. Think pork belly, carpaccio, steak and more… Find out more…
Watch a Show in our World Class Theatre
There is always something on at the Ulumbarra or the Capital Theatre. Some of the highlights during the exhibition are Some Like it Hot at Ulumbarra (14 May), Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow (25 May), Ulumbarra | Gather Together (2-3 June), Giselle (8 – 9 July) and more. Find out what’s on now…
Relax at Lake Weeroona
Take a walk around the picturesque lake and enjoy a coffee or a tasty meal at the Boardwalk. Try the famous homemade Italian Gelato at Favourite Flavours. It’s only a 5 -10 minutes’ drive from the city centre. Alternatively, make the visit even more exciting by catching a vintage tram.
Embrace our Chinese Heritage
Explore the Dai Gum San precinct and learn the story of Chinese settlement and influence on the city, from the gold rush to today. Meet the world’s longest Imperial dragon, Sun Loong at the Golden Dragon Museum. Find out more…
Discover Chancery Lane
Tucked between streets, buildings, warehouses & local history, discover the Bendigo you don't know - Chancery Lane. It is a creative hub that draws on international flavours of both architecture and cuisine. Immerse yourself amongst creative stylists at urban salons, designer fashion and romantic floral scents.
Find out more at the Dining Shopping Guide and look up Chancery Lane.
Who doesn’t love a Burger?
Complete your Marilyn experience with a special Norma Jean Burger and a Blond Bombshell dessert at Boris Murgers.
Love our Craft Beer Culture
Bendigo is widely recognised by industry experts as Australia’s craft beer capital, you will find a unique brew to suit you in over 50 bars and beer gardens across the city. You can even make your own beer here! Find out more…
There are more new, unique experiences during the exhibition, you can view them here or call the Bendigo Visitor Centre on 1800 813 153 for more information.