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explore the rich
history of australia’s
most iconic spread
The Cyril Callister museum in Beaufort pulls back
the curtain on the unique and vibrant history of Vegemite.
turn your students
into happy
little vegemites
Our Happy Little Vegemites school program is a great
way to teach students about the history of Vegemite
and get creative with vegemite artworks.
learn the story
of the man who
invented vegemite
The true story of the man who invented an Australian icon, Vegemite is a great read by Jamie Callister, described by the Sydney Morning Herald as ‘A great yarn’
Latest news
Gina.G. is an avid Vegemite collector
Hello Vegemite lovers! The wonderful Liza has asked me to write a little blog or 2 or 3. I said sure, no worries. How hard could it be? Harder than I realised, as it turns out. I love Vegemite...
Cyril Callister Foundation awards its first scholarship
The Cyril Callister Foundation was established in 2019 to acknowledge the significant achievements of Cyril Callister the man who invented Vegemite. He was a brilliant scientist and a pioneer in...
THE HAPPY SCHOOLS PROGRAM
Over the last few months, we’ve been rolling out the The Happy Schools Program. It’s a fun and interactive incursion designed for primary school students that meets the Australian curriculum...
Over Toast #5: March 2024
With Easter fast approaching, we at the Cyril Callister Museum are gearing up for another busy couple of weeks. 2024 has started off with a big bang! Much like the success of my breakfast – a...
visit the museum
Cyril Callister Museum — Beaufort, Victoria
Find the Cyril Callister Museum at servo@23, an old petrol station which has been repurposed as a community arts, events and creative co-working space.
Address: 23 Neill St, Beaufort
10am–2pm Tuesday–Sunday.
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The Cyril Callister Museum makes its home in Beaufort, a heritage town close to nearby Chute where Cyril Callister, the man who invented Vegemite, and his siblings were raised.
The Cyril Callister Museum educates locals and visitors about the life, work and legacy of Cyril Callister. It celebrates all things Vegemite and hosts tours, speakers and events with a portion of the proceeds returned to the Cyril Callister Foundation scholarship program.
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