Victoria's High Country is home to a diverse range of museums, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's rich history, culture, and heritage. Some of the notable museums in the area include: Yackandandah Museum, housed in the former Bank of Victoria building, featuring exhibition spaces and a collection of photos and artifacts from the local district. Burke Museum, dedicated to the honor of explorer and Beechworth police officer Robert O'Hara Burke, showcasing Aboriginal artifacts and details of Burke's explorations to cross Australia from south to north. Jamieson Museum, run by the Jamieson & District Historical Society, housed in the former Jamieson Court House with a collection of artifacts and outdoor displays related to the region's gold mining history.
Benalla Aviation Museum, located in the Bellman Hangar at Benalla Airport, featuring a unique collection of aircraft, static displays, fully operational planes for scenic flights, working engines, a flight training simulator, and displays of uniforms, model aircraft, and photographs. Ned Kelly Vault in Benalla showcasing costumes and historical memorabilia from the time of Ned Kelly, including the famous blood-stained sash he wore at his death. Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery, opened in late 2017, at Rutherglen Estates presenting an ongoing and evolving showcase of work by Victorian High Country Aboriginal artists. Beechworth Athenaeum, dating from 1857 and one of Australia's oldest museums, renamed in 1861 in tribute to the famous explorer Robert O'Hara Burke.
These museums provide an engaging and educational experience for visitors, allowing them to immerse themselves in the history and culture of Victoria's High Country.