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Welcome to The Royal Society of Victoria |
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 Click on the camel to follow the link to Burke and Wills 150th Anniversary Commemoration Program information.
The Royal Society of Victoria has been an active and vital part of Melbourne's scientific heritage since 1854. Membership is open to anyone interested in science and the promotion of science.
 Located in the heart of Melbourne, the Society's Hall at 9 Victoria Street is the venue for an interesting program of scientific lectures, symposia and events to promote the sciences to the Victoria and Australian community. These lectures are open to the public.See the 2010 Program of Lectures on the Events Page The Royal Society of Victoria has "Gift Recipient Status" for taxation purposes. Donations to the Royal Society of Victoria are tax deductible. The Royal Society of Victoria acknowledges the generous support of gifts, grants, bequests and sponsorship that assist us in the ongoing promotion of science and technology in our community, and without whom many of our symposia and activities would not be possible. See the Sponsors and Supporters page for details of recent grants, bequests and sponsorships.
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We welcome the following member who was recently elected as a member of the Royal Society of Victoria:
Assoc Prof David MORGAN, AM |
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We gratefully acknowledge receipt of a grant from the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust in partial support of the digitization of the 150 years of the scientific Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria that are part of our scientific heritage collection. **Note: Proceedings on CD Instructions, click here. |
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Election of Officers and Councillors |
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The ballot papers for the suspended election of Officers and six Councillors of the Royal Society of Victoria for the 2010 Council will be re-issued in February 2010. **Important Election Statement** |
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Rare Royal Society publications available for purchase (see Proceedings Page on Menu) |
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The Royal Society of Victoria has available for sale origiinal copies of it's Scientific Proceedings from the 1860's to 1940's. These historic scientific publications detail the early science and surveys of the then Colony of Victoria. They are in original condition of new books some 80 to 140 years old. Prices vary depending on rarity. SPECIAL A limited edition, numbered and certified, boxed set of three original volumes of the Society's Proceedings documenting the planning, provisioning, scientific instructions and reports on the Burke and Wills Expedition will become available later this year. Expressions of interest may be made by email to
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