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Three … places to get a taste of Dandenong’s history

1. Heritage Hill Museum and Historical Gardens is hidden away on McCrae Street, Dandenong. The old homes and gardens date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Explore the site with a guide on the first Wednesday of the month, or catch an exhibition.

2. Drum Theatre is in the former Dandenong Town Hall at the corner of Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong. It hosts music, comedy, dance, plays and community events. The town hall facade from 1890 remains intact and LED lighting gives it a spectacular glow at night.

3. The Albion Hotel is Dandenong’s oldest hotel, built in the late 1800s. The grandmother of today’s owner, Deirdre Hancock, opened the Lonsdale Street landmark. The internal layout has changed but heritage status has protected the facade.

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