Before it became the home to contemporary art, this Dean Street landmark was where Albury came together for civic celebrations, community gatherings and even supporting the war effort.

Today, you know it as MAMA. But rewind to 1908 and this building had a very different purpose.

Officially opened on 17 July 1908, Albury`s original Town Hall was built by local tradespeople using money borrowed from local institutions. As the district recovered from difficult years, it stood as a statement of civic pride, reflecting Albury`s “energy, enterprise and grit”.

Over the years, the Town Hall was home to Council Offices and Chambers and a Tourist Bureau. During both World Wars, the Town Hall served as a recruitment office and a Red Cross depot, where local women gathered to sew garments in support of the war effort.

In 1975, Council moved to new offices on Kiewa Street, leaving the building ready for its next chapter. In 1981, architect Rob Stynes, working with Albury`s first Regional Art Director, Audray Banfield, helped transform the former Town Hall into the Albury Regional Art Gallery.

But the transformation didn`t stop there.

A major redevelopment beginning in 2014 brought together the original Town Hall, the neighbouring former Lands Office and a striking modern extension.

On 2 October 2015, Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA) opened its doors, giving this historic building a whole new creative purpose.

More than a century later, it`s still bringing people together. These days, it`s for exhibitions, contemporary art and the work of local and visiting artists.

Explore more of the Albury CBD Historic Buildings Walking Tour via the link in our bio.

#VisitAlburyWodonga #HistoricAlbury #ThenAndNow #AlburyNSW #LocalHistory #DeanStreet #MAMAAlbury

Art? Tick. ✔
River views? Tick. ✔
Rich culture? Tick. ✔
Wildlife? Tick. ✔

That’s a lot of boxes ticked for one walk, which is exactly what makes the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk a must-visit on any trip to Albury Wodonga.

Following the Murray River, the 5km trail features 15 sculptures by local Aboriginal artists, each sharing stories of culture and Country.

👉 Want to hear more of Gez’s recommendations for Albury Wodonga? Find Geraldine Hickey’s Hometown Tour pinned to the top of our page.

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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝

• Albury Xmas Night Market - Albury Showgrounds, Friday 6 & Saturday 7, from 5.00pm -10.00pm
• Albury Chamber Music Festival - various venues, Friday 6, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8, from 2.00pm
• Albury Wodonga Youth Ballet - Don Quixote. @thecubewodonga Saturday 7, 7.00pm & Sunday 8, 1.30pm

Friday 6 November:
• Exclusive in-depth Camp tour and lunch - @bonegillame 10.00am - 2.00pm
• Spring Carnival –Twilight Racing – @alburyracing 1.30pm
• Christmas in The Grandparents Club - @alburyentertainmentcentre 3.00pm
• Ink & Drink – @alburylibrariesandmuseum 6.00pm 8.00pm
• Red Hot Chilli Players – @sodenshotel_albury 9.00pm

Saturday 7 November:
• Albury Wodonga Farmers Market - Gateway Village 8.00am -12.00pm
• The Pumphouse Design Market - @thepumphousealbury 9.00am
• Hungarian celebration at Bonegilla - @bonegillame 11.00pm - 3.30pm
• Tune In Rock Out Festival 2026 - @the_thirsty_devil_brewery 5.00pm
• Bonegilla Their Life in a Suitcase – @alburyentertainmentcentre 7.30pm
• Pete Murray - @beerdeluxe_albury 7.30pm
• Kiss Thiss Live - Kiss Tribute - @sodenshotel_albury 9.00pm

Sunday 8 November:
• Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven - 12.00pm
• Rotary Community Market – Wilson Street Carpark 8.30am
• Live music at the Astor - @astorhotelalbury 1.00pm
• The Bigs Band Rock Country Blues - @murraytowns_brewing_co 2.00pm
• Dee Wire live & free - @the_thirsty_devil_brewery, 2.00pm
• Border Academy of Rock - @sodenshotel_albury 2.00pm
• Lorenzo & The Spaghetti Connection: Italian music performance - @bonegillame 4.00pm – 6.00pm

𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝
• Bright Rod Run - Friday 6, Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 October from 10.00am
• Beechworth Wine Region Spring Tasting Weekend, Saturday 7, 11.00am

*Some events may be ticketed — double check with venue listings.
Have we missed something? Tag your event in the comments below.
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@alburyracing Spring racing has arrived in Albury Wodonga, and there`s no shortage of excuses to get dressed up, round up your friends and spend an afternoon trackside.

Whether you`re there for the racing, the fashions or just a good catch-up in the sunshine, there`s plenty happening at Albury Racing Club and Racing Wodonga before the year is out.

🏇 Friday 6 November | Twilight Racing, Albury

Start the weekend early with an afternoon of racing that rolls into the evening. Think live music, cold drinks and a Friday afternoon well spent with your favourite people.

🏇 Thursday 19 November | Spring Race Day, Albury

A little midweek outing? Don`t mind if we do. Head trackside for an afternoon of local racing, good food and spring sunshine.

🏆 Friday 27 November | Wodonga Gold Cup

The big one! Wodonga`s biggest day of racing returns with Fashions on the Field, live entertainment, trackside hospitality and an after-party featuring Bermuda Social. With a local public holiday to celebrate, there`s every reason to make a day of it.

🎄 Saturday 5 & 12 December | Christmas Party Race Days, Albury

Still haven`t organised the end-of-year catch-up? Consider this your sign! Albury Racing Club is wrapping up the year with two festive race days featuring live music, great food and plenty of trackside action.

Dust off your race-day outfit, get your friends together and put a few dates in the diary. The end-of-year celebrations are looking pretty good from here!

👉 Head to @alburyracing and @racingwodonga for more information on race-day details, tickets and packages.

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Just outside Wodonga, @bonegillame is one of Australia`s most significant post-war migration sites. Once the first Australian home for thousands of migrants arriving after World War II, today it`s a place to explore the stories, memories and experiences that helped shape our multicultural nation.

Wander through the original camp buildings, explore the exhibitions or join a guided tour to hear what life at Bonegilla was really like.

And if you`ve been looking for a reason to visit, this weekend is a particularly good one! From 6–8 November, Spring into Bonegilla is bringing three days of culture, history and live entertainment to the historic grounds.

Friday kicks things off with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the former migrant camp, including access to areas rarely open to the public, followed by lunch. On Saturday, it`s a celebration of Hungarian culture, complete with traditional dancing, music, food and the opening of the new Bonegilla Through Hungarian Eyes exhibition. Then on Sunday, pack a picnic rug and settle in for an open-air concert with Lorenzo & The Spaghetti Connection, bringing Italian swing music to Bonegilla.

Guided tours will also be running throughout the weekend, so there`s plenty of opportunity to explore this remarkable piece of Australian history.

👉 Learn more about Bonegilla Migrant Experience via our website.

#VisitAlburyWodonga #BonegillaMigrantExperience #SpringIntoBonegilla #AlburyWodonga #History #VisitVictoria

November’s line-up of events is here and what a month we have ahead! 
 
Our calendars are filling up fast and with this many great events happening across Albury Wodonga, yours should be too!
 
Tag your friends and family, get the group chat going and start making those plans.
 
👉 Swipe through to see what’s on this November or head to the link in our bio for the full What’s on guide.
 
#VisitAlburyWodonga #WhatsOnAlburyWodonga #AlburyWodonga

Ink & Drink | 6 November

Ever wanted to try your hand at tattooing? Here’s your chance, without the lifelong commitment!

Head to @alburylibrariesandmuseum on Friday 6 November from 6–8pm for a creative night out with a twist.

Guided by professional tattoo artists, you’ll learn to use a real tattoo machine on synthetic skin, explore the Ink in the Lines exhibition and take home your own creation. Tickets are $75 and include two complimentary drinks and a charcuterie board to share.

Spring Carnival – Twilight Racing | 6 November 

Knock off early and kickstart your weekend trackside at @alburyracing Club.
 
Gates open at 2:15pm for an afternoon of twilight racing, featuring eight local races, trackside food and drinks, with the action continuing until 7pm.

General admission is just $8 for adults, with tickets available at the gate.

Spring into Bonegilla Cultural Weekend | 6–8 November

A weekend celebrating the cultures, stories and traditions that helped shape our region!

Head to @bonegillame for three days of cultural celebrations, guided tours, Hungarian music and dance, and the opening of a new bilingual exhibition. The weekend wraps up with an open-air concert by Italian swing favourites Lorenzo & The Spaghetti Connection on Sunday from 4–6pm.

Activities are suitable for all ages, with costs varying across the program. Some events require bookings, so be sure to check the full program before visiting.

Albury Chamber Music Festival | 6–8 November 
Bonjour, Albury! This year’s Albury Chamber Music Festival is bringing a little French flair to the city with its Ooh là là theme.
 
Enjoy three days of classical music, intimate performances and French-inspired celebrations across four beautiful Albury venues, in

It’s almost time to pick your Melbourne Cup Day spot!

Cup Day is nearly here and there’s plenty happening around Albury Wodonga this Tuesday 3 November. From dressed-up celebrations to a relaxed lunch or a spot to watch the race, here are a few ways to enjoy the day:

📍 @beerdeluxe_albury – Catch the races on the big screen with food, drinks and sweeps.
📍 levelonewinebar – Enjoy bubbles on arrival, grazing, sweeps and fashions on the field.
📍 @bradysrailwayhotel_albury – Settle in for lunch, live racing and a chance to win a best-dressed prize.
📍 @biralleetavern – Watch all the racing action live in Bobby`s Bar with prizes available.
📍 @ssa_albury – Join the sweeps and catch live race coverage in The Locker Room.
📍 @commercialclubalbury – Celebrate in the Zodiac Lounge with prizes, sweeps, fashion and fun.
📍 @huonhillwodonga – Catch the racing with TAB available, selected $6 beers and bubbles from 2pm to 4pm.
📍 @thebendedelbow – Watch every race live on the big screens.
📍 @kinrosshotel – Enjoy big-screen racing, food and drinks, with live music on the deck after the race.

Round up your friends and choose your kind of Cup Day.

Find more happening around the region at What’s On.

visitalburywodonga.com/whats-on

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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝
• Albury Show – Albury Showgrounds, Friday 30 & Saturday 31 October, from 3.00pm

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟎 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫:
• Diesel by request Spring `26 – @alburyentertainmentcentre 7.30pm
• GRRRL Power – @thecubewodonga 7.00pm
• Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley Together Alone – @commercialclubalbury 8.00pm

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟏 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫:
• Albury Wodonga Farmers Market - Gateway Village 8.00am -12.00pm
• @murrayarts Blank Canvas at AMP Lane 10.00am
• Oztoberfest at the Shed – @goodsshed 11.30am
• Halloween Horror Trivia – @huonhillwodonga 7.00pm
• Halloween Drag Bingo & DJ Party Night – @ssa_albury 8.00pm
• DIWALOWEEN – @cliquealbury 6.00pm

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫:
• Rotary Community Market – Wilson Street Carpark 8.30am

𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝
• Colac Colac Music Festival – Colac Colac Caravan Park, Friday 30 & Saturday 31 October
• Wangaratta Festival of Jazz – Wangaratta, Friday 30 October – Sunday 1 November
• Bright Alpine Climb, Bright – From Saturday 31 October

*Some events may be ticketed — double check with venue listings.
Have we missed something? Tag your event in the comments below.
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Head to @pricelinepharmacyalbury for your beauty top-up, wellness boost or last-minute essential? 💕

✨ One-stop shop for skincare, cosmetics, fragrances, health products and expert advice. Whether it`s your everyday favourites or a little self-care treat, you`ll find plenty to love in-store.
✨ Take advantage of the convenient Click & Collect kiosk for a quick and easy shopping experience.
✨ Need something after hours? The 24/7 Health & Wellness Vending Machine is stocked with handy everyday items, making it easy to grab what you need, whenever you need it, day or night.

📍541 Dean Street, Albury
📞02 6021 2714
📅Open 7 days a week! Mon-Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm, Sat 9.00am - 4.00pm and Sun 10am - 3.00pm

#VisitAlburyWodonga #ShopLocal #PricelineAlbury #HealthAndWellness #ClickAndCollect

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝
• North East Food & Wine Festival – Eat on Friday, Main Event Experience Saturday, Junction Place Wodonga 3.00pm – 8.00pm, Explore on Sunday.
• Aladdin -presented by the Victorian State Ballet – @alburyentertainmentcentre Friday 7.30pm & Saturday 1.30pm
• NEF&W Festival weekend at the @the_thirsty_devil_brewery – from Friday 6.00pm, Saturday 3.00pm & Sunday 1.00pm

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 23 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫:
• The Nookie – Limp Bizkit Tribute show – Sodens Hotel 9.00pm
• Jimmy and the Jam Jockeys – The Goods Shed 5.00pm

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 24 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫:
• Albury Wodonga Farmers Market - Gateway Village 8.00am -12.00pm
• Chloe Jade – Albury Brewhouse 6.30pm
• TUSK The Fleetwood Mac Tribute – Sodens Hotel 9.00pm
• Uiver 92nd Anniversary Hangar Open Day – Bristol Crt, Albury Airport 10.00am
• Sovereign Tea – Hothouse Theatre, 7.30pm
• DJ Donkey Kong – Flashback 80’s – SS&A Albury 9.00pm
• Bandiana Army Museum tour – 10.00am
• Cox Plate Race Day – Albury Racing Club 11.30am

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 25 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫:
• Rotary Community Market – Wilson Street Carpark 8.30am
• Mysa Yoga Nidra, sound & Breathwork – Mysa Movement 3.30pm
• Wodonga Mr Perfect Community BBQ – Willow Park 10.30am

𝐅𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝
• Myrtleford Show – Saturday 24 October 9.00am
• Lockhart Open Day Sunday 25 October 9.00am
• Burrumbuttock Community Flower Show - Sunday 25 October 9.30am

*Some events may be ticketed — double check with venue listings.
Have we missed something? Tag your event in the comments below.
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It`s hard to imagine today, but when the Albury Court House was built in 1860, it overlooked little more than a swamp. Quite a contrast to the busy Dean Street we know today.

Designed by Colonial Architect Alexander Dawson and built by local contractor Thomas Allen, the impressive building was a sign that Albury was growing into an important regional town.

With its grand sandstone façade, towering columns and imposing courtroom, the building was designed to reflect the authority of the justice system. In fact, it`s one of the few surviving buildings in NSW designed by Dawson, with its original frontage remaining remarkably unchanged.

Look inside and you`ll find two holding cells at the rear, an old iron-railed dock where defendants once stood, an original painted coat of arms and a press gallery where journalists traditionally left their mark by carving their names.

Fast-forward to the 1980s, and a modern courthouse was built around the corner on Olive Street. But the original wasn`t quite ready for retirement.

More than 165 years after it was built, the historic Albury Court House remains in use for selected hearings, continuing a story that began when its neighbours were little more than swamp and an emerging country town.

Want to uncover more stories hiding in plain sight around the CBD? Explore the Albury CBD Historic Buildings Walking Tour via the link in our bio.

#VisitAlburyWodonga #HistoricAlbury #ThenAndNow #AlburyNSW #LocalHistory #DeanStreet #AlburyCourtHouse #HistoricBuildingsWalkingTour