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Colorful exhibits inside a museum showcasing Vegemite history, with memorabilia and vibrant wall designs.

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.

Happy children lined up under Vegemite banners, smiling and enjoying a sunny day at a school event.

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.

Book cover featuring Vegemite jar and title about the invention of an Australian icon on a yellow-orange background.

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’

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From Care to Creativity | Recycled Art Supporting the Cyril Callister Vegemite Museum

Discover how regional Victorian artist Samantha Whetton transforms recycled materials into art and donates Vegemite-coloured flowers to support the Cyril Callister Vegemite Museum in Beaufort.

Rediscover the Family Road Trip

Unique Kids’ Adventures in Regional Victoria Take the kids on a family road trip across regional Victoria! Discover hidden museums, hands-on experiences, and inspiring adventures they’ll never...

Vegemite and What It Means to Me

I am the youngest grandchild of Cyril Percy Callister—the man who invented Vegemite, our iconic black paste that has transcended the pantry to become a cultural symbol. My grandfather was my...

Science and vegemite. What do the two of them together bring to mind?

Science and vegemite. What do the two of them together bring to mind? A lot of people when asked would shake their heads and say not much, a few knowledgeable people would possibly tell you how...

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
11am–2pm Thursday–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.