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Wangaratta Historical Society Inc. has been the keeper of our region’s stories for over 65 years. Housed in our beautiful 1895 fire station home, we preserve photographs, artefacts, documents and memories that connect our community to its past — and we offer free entry to ensure that history is accessible to everyone who wants to explore it.
But free entry comes at a cost. Our annual expenses regularly exceed our income, and like most volunteer-run organisations, we depend on the generosity of our community to bridge that gap. Your donation — whatever you can give — helps us maintain our collection, improve our facilities, and continue telling Wangaratta’s story for the generations who come after us.
If this place and its history matter to you, we’d love your support.
Electric Lights in the city centre
Preserving moments like this one — for the next generation
If you would prefer to donate via direct bank transfer, please use the details below.
BSB: 633 000
Account Number: 107 669 111
Account Name: Wangaratta Historical Society Inc.
Reference: ‘Donation – Your Surname‘
FLIP Connect
FLIP Connect proudly supports the Wangaratta Historical Society & Museum as our community digital partner, providing free Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the museum. FLIP’s support enables our volunteer team to access online historical resources, connect with researchers and the broader heritage community, and deliver a better experience for every visitor who walks through our doors. We are grateful to FLIP Connect for helping us grow as a connected, community-focused organisation.
Wangaratta Motor Group
The Wangaratta Historical Society is proud to partner with Wangaratta Motor Group through their Reciprocal Sponsorship Program. Every time a WHS member purchases a vehicle or books a service with a participating Wangaratta Motor Group dealership — including Mitsubishi, Subaru, Nissan, Hyundai, Isuzu UTE and LDV — and mentions their WHS membership, our Society receives $150 for every vehicle purchase and $20 for every service. It costs you nothing extra, and every transaction directly supports the preservation of Wangaratta’s history. Next time you’re due for a service or considering a new vehicle, think of us and mention WHS at the counter.
Local Business Sponsorship Program
The Wangaratta Historical Society Inc. & Museum relies on the generosity of our local business community to keep our doors open, our collection growing, and our programs running.
Our Local Business Sponsorship Program offers Wangaratta businesses a meaningful way to connect with the community — with genuine visibility alongside one of the region’s most treasured heritage institutions.
Sponsorship funds go directly toward the things our visitors experience: quality exhibitions, digital preservation of our collection, and improved facilities that welcome everyone who walks through our doors.
Our Sponsorship Tiers
Heritage Sponsor
Premier Annual Partnership- Year-round logo on website, newsletter & social media
- Quarterly Sponsor Spotlight
- Local media acknowledgement
- Complimentary historical research ($150 value)
- Heritage presentation for your team
- Official Sponsorship Certificate
- Complimentary annual membership
Exhibition Sponsor
Exclusive 3-Month Partnership- Exclusive naming rights for the exhibition
- Prominent A4 display with your logo
- Local media acknowledgement
- Exhibition promotion across newsletter & website
- Complimentary annual membership
Become Part of Wangaratta’s Story
Whether you’re interested in a year-round Heritage Sponsorship or looking to put your brand alongside a specific exhibition, we’d love to explore how a partnership could work for your business.
Reach out to our friendly team via our Contact Us page — we’d be delighted to hear from you.