vic The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is inviting the Winchelsea and surrounding community to a free community event on Saturday 7 October at the historic Barwon Park Mansion to celebrate the launch of a new book, Barwon Park: People and Place. more
vic Mulberry Hill holds an indelible connection to the Archibald Prize, making it an essential stop for art enthusiasts and history buffs visiting this year’s prestigious portrait exhibition on the Mornington Peninsula.more
vic There are just a few weeks left to visit 'Finding Flora' in the Como House of Discovery. Elizabeth Anya-Petrivna, Senior Curator and Historian, talks about the research behind the installation.more
vic The National Trust are the custodians of special gardens right across Victoria, each embedded with their own unique stories, historic origins, and modern flourishes. Here are five glorious gardens to explore this spring and summer, all free to explore with your National Trust membership. Don’t forget to pack a picnic basket and blanket!more
vic The National Trust of Australia is advocating for a scenic avenue of trees in the north-east Victorian town of Bright to be better protected from development.more
vic August is celebrated as National Family History Month - a time to remember the families whose lives are now woven into the story of The National Trust of Australia (Victoria).more
vic There is nothing more exciting than seeing our historic properties put to contemporary use in creative ways. With a unique portfolio of quintessentially Victorian properties that provide an authentic backdrop for filming and photography, we welcome productions of all scales to film on location with us. We love watching ourmoreBook now
vic Congratulations to the National Trust Victoria team at Rippon Lea Estate who have been announced as finalists in the 2023 Australian Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA) Awards.more
vic ‘Good Old Times’, painted by Filipino artist Nina Hidalgo has been announced as the winner of The Best in Show prize for The Giant Miniature Art Exhibition.more
vic We sat down with author Matt Chester and illustrator Joleen Jenkins to discuss their wonderful storybook, Elm & Willow's Adventures at Rippon Lea: The Teddy Bears' Picnic, and how it all came together.morePurchase the book
vic The Giant Miniature Art Exhibition Immerse yourself in a world of miniatures and see up close the stunning details of more than 800 miniature artworks, measuring not much bigger than the size of a postage stamp. This is possibly the largest exhibition of miniature art in the world, so don’t missmore
vic Barwon Park mansion in Winchelsea was built for Thomas and Elizabeth Austin from 1869-1871 and Elizabeth remained living in the house until her death in 1910. The mansion was sold in 1912 to the Batson family, who generously bequeathed it to the National Trust in 1973. From contemporary newspaper articlesmore
