Indulge in a delightful Devonshire tea amidst the timeless charm of the Yass Town Railway Station, a historic gem constructed in 1891.
Embark on a captivating guided tour of the station and railway yard, where you’ll unearth the fascinating stories behind the locomotive engines and rolling stock.

Explore the extraordinary life of Hamilton Hume, one of Australia’s pioneering explorers, at this special 200th Anniversary Exhibition

Step into a world where history unfolds before your eyes! Discover a fascinating array of artefacts and objects, from a bugle found on the battlefield of France, to fragile scientific slides and ancient Neolithic tools.

Step back 400 million years and uncover treasures in an ancient seabed! Join us for Fossick for Fossils, a hands-on adventure perfect for families, explorers, and palaeontology enthusiasts.

Unearth the fascinating stories of early Yass Valley residents, such as explorer Hamilton Hume, pastoralist AB Triggs, and victims of the notorious William Munday. Share in their triumphs, secrets, and scandals while strolling among their headstones in the historic Yass cemetery.

Join an exclusive talk and tour of Cooma Cottage as part of the Australian Heritage Festival celebrations. Includes morning tea.

Join former deputy Surveyor-General Ron Jarman on one of the most walkable parts of our border.

Join award-winning photographer Ari Rex for a magical Milky Way photography workshop! Perfect for all skill levels, start with a hands-on introduction before heading outside to capture the stunning Milky Way core. Don’t miss this unforgettable stargazing and photography experience under the stars!

Please join us at our opening night event for ‘NCDC Unearthed: architecture and landscape’ on Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 5-7pm to read and see an exhibition of drawings, models, and maps, and to share your personal recollections of NCDC developments in Canberra.

The 2025 ACT Heritage Oration will be delivered by Bob Brown, prominent environmentalist, former politician and medical doctor. Bob will speak on the state of natural heritage protection in Australia.

Join this fascinating walk back in time to visit the site of Canberra’s first European occupation in 1824, and to explore the Acton Conservation Area. Acton peninsula is not only the birthplace of Canberra, its veritable Sydney Cove, but also where it grew up.

Hear from Trevor Lipscombe, author of this new guide, Walking Canberra's Griffin Weston Forest Trail. The Trail adds an exciting new dimension to Australia's National Capital, a unique city in a landscape.