vic 23 May 2026Memories of the Billabong is an exhibition and round-table panel event, building on Petrichor Collaborative’s Remembered Waters series and their community-led work at Como Billabong, and is presented as part of Melbourne Design Week 2026. The event features an exhibition of artworks reflecting on the enduring memory of water within Melbourne’s urban landscape, which will be displayed along the balcony of Como HouseMoreBook now
sa 3 May 2026The Adelaide Hills Garden Affair: an event for the love of gardening, its joys, art, science and history is back on Sunday 3rd May 2026 — bigger, better and bursting with autumn colour. Set in the magical, historic gardens of Stangate House, this loved, award-winning community event returns with evenMoreBook now
sa 17 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026Step into the past and become a Time Traveller at the Strathalbyn Museum these school holidays. Explore rooms, courtyards and hidden corners as you complete 10 missions filled with clues, artefacts and strange surprises! Complete all 10 mission to earn your official time traveller badge. Opening days & timesMore
sa 14 Feb 2026 - 24 May 2026Join us at the historic Willunga Courthouse to learn about the crimes and misadventures of the denizens of McLaren Vale. Discover the shady pasts that have been all but forgotten. Be astonished by the characters from bygone days as they recount their experiences with crime, criminals, and misadventures. Presented byMoreRVSP Now
nsw The National Trust (NSW) welcomes the news that Glebe Island Bridge will be conserved and reactivated as part of the NSW Government’s Bays West Development Redevelopment project.More
sa 24 May 2026Who was Matthew Flinders, arguably the most famous man in South Australian history? Why was he in SA waters in 1802, and why did he meet Nicolas Baudin in Encounter Bay? In this talk, Gillian Dooley, author of ‘Matthew Flinders: The Man Behind the Map’, explains his background, his dealingsMoreBook now
sa 17 May 2026This interactive display focuses on an extensive collection of antique cameras. See the camera timeline and how they evolved through the years. Discover original photographs taken with the old cameras. Focus your own camera lens on fascinating objects on display throughout the site. Come, explore and enjoy a sausage sizzleMoreMore details
sa 3 May 2026The Schmidt-Rodert Hof is the oldest surviving Prussian farm complex in Hahndorf. Explore the buildings and learn about the people who built, lived, and farmed here from 1841. Experience the drama of baking day, and taste bread baked in the nineteenth-century corbelled oven. Try your hand at domestic tasks suchMore
sa 1 May 2026 - 31 May 2026View a display through windows of tiny, historic Dunstall Cottage, home to 10 children all born in the front room during the 1920s and 30s. Their mother Mildred, daughter of Yankalilla shopkeepers, was loved by all. On Mother’s Day, find out about National Trust membership. Sale of plants, flowers, andMore
sa 3 May 2026A missing marker buoy, photographs, long necked turtles – what is the connection? How did it happen? What was the result? A group discussion by people who solved the mystery, with an accompanying photographic exhibition. Presented by Goolwa Branch National TrustMore
sa 17 May 2026The first railway in the South East commenced in 1876, connecting the developing Port of Kingston with the inland agricultural hub of Naracoorte. It transformed freight and passenger travel in the region. Our enthusiastic volunteers will guide you through our curated collection of photographs and memorabilia illustrating this fascinating story.MoreBook now
vic 29 Apr 2026 - 24 Jun 2026This 3 hour collaborative storytelling experience will harness the immersive setting of the former City Watch House at Old
Melbourne Gaol to transport players to extraordinary worlds.MoreBook now
nsw 22 Aug 2026Neutrals may dominate today’s interiors, but in the 19th and 20th centuries, wallpaper was the primary way to bring colour and character into the home. Presented by Michael Lech, curator at the Museums of History NSW, this engaging presentation explores the remarkable diversity of wallpaper over more than 200 years,MoreBook now
nsw 20 Sep 2026Visitors are invited to step into the Regency era through a lively day of costume, conversation, and creativity. The Regency Fair features expert talks, dance demonstrations, vintage and artisan markets, ticketed hour tours, workshops, lawn games, and opportunities to dress up, promenade, and enjoy the historic setting of Old GovernmentMore
sa 19 Apr 2026This charming event is dedicated to all things tea – pots, cosies, caddies, trios to name a few! Discover intriguing facts and history regarding tea etiquette ceremonies, the morning cup and herbal tea. In the garden visit our Swagman – he will be brewing his Billy Tea, are you willingMoreMore Info
vic 3 May 2026Five acts. Three venues. One long run.
MARATHON HAMLET stages Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy across three historic Melbourne sites, as Hamlet runs a full marathon between acts.MoreBook now
nsw 12 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026Former owners, the Keighley’s, curated Golden Vale with a significant art and furniture collection that reflected their interests and passions and perfectly complements the elegant 1860s homestead. Spanning the early colonial era through to contemporary times, the art collection includes works by: Pro Hart, the father of the outback paintingMore
nsw 18 Apr 2026Guiding guests between St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, The Surveyor General Inn, and Harper’s Mansion, this tour follows in the footsteps of James and Mary Harper and the 16 priests who resided at Harper’s Mansion between 1836 and 1903. Begin at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, a heritage-listed early EnglishMoreBook now
nsw 18 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026The Portia Geach Memorial Award was established by the will of the late Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister, Portia Geach. The non-acquisitive award of $30,000 is awarded by the Trustee for the entry which is of the highest artistic merit, ‘…for the best portrait painted from lifeMoreBook now
vic 24 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2026The National Trust are custodians of a diversity of sites from urban heritage gardens to remnant bushland, and we need your help! We're teaming up with Councils across Melbourne to monitor biodiversity in our wonderful city.MoreGet Involved
