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1 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 Completed in 1885 and shut in 1973, this stand-alone building with its impressive and inescapable Ha-Ha wall, housed many of the State’s violent and criminally insane patients. Go behind the walls and discover Z Ward for yourself, at night. Most Thurs, Fri and Sat (other nights available on request) Cost:more
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5 Feb 2017 - 2 Dec 2018 Bring along your scallywags and buccaneers and join us at Polly Woodside for a day of adventures. The first treasure hunt is at 11am, which kicks off a variety of activities throughout the day. The children get to scrub the decks, ring the bell, participate in pirate games and artsmore
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7 Jan 2017 - 12 Aug 2018 Built in 1847, Como Estate is an intriguing mix of Australian Regency and classic Italianate architecture. This time-capsule of Melbourne aristocracy spans a century from the Gold Rush era through two World Wars. A Como house tour offers a glimpse into the privileged lifestyle of former owners, the Armytage family, who lived there formoreBook now
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27 Jul 2018 - 4 Nov 2018 Celebrate one of the most eclectic fashion decades – when fashion broke the rules. 1970s fashion was diverse, unconventional and contradictory. A time when day wear could be evening wear and gender fluidity and feminist politics challenged the prevailing trends and social ideologies. It was simultaneously the decade of retromoreBook now
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8 Aug 2018 - 9 Sep 2018 Part of the acclaimed, multi-lingual Central Australian Womens’ Choir, the Titjikala Womens’ Choir enjoys a rich choral tradition that celebrates their traditional and Lutheran heritage through performance in Pitjantjatjara. The Titjikala women’s choir are also gifted artists, achieving acclaim for their Batik silk work, which is exhibited at Ayers HousemoreBook now
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3 Aug 2018 - 7 Oct 2018 William Robinson: Genesis explores the rich experimental spirit and inimitable mastery of Robinson’s works on paper to show that rather than being a minor interest, this medium has contributed greatly to the development of his contemporaneous canvases. Since the 1960’s, Robinson has produced hundreds of works in watercolour, graphite, gouache,more
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28 Sep 2017 - 15 Dec 2018 The garden is complex and covers almost 14 acres, which includes a large lake, extensive shrubberies and flower gardens, an orchard of historically significant fruit varieties, a fernery, rose gardens and many other features of historical, landscape and architectural interest, all forming the setting for the polychrome brick mansion completedmore
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27 Apr 2018 - 26 Aug 2018 Tales from the East focuses on the the relationship between India and colonial Australia, which began in 1788 with the arrival of the First Fleet. more
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11 Jul 2018 - 12 Jan 2019 Returning to the Southern Highlands is a significant painting by Louisa Atkinson, a noted botanist, journalist, novelist and artist of the mid-1900s.more
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25 Aug 2018 Meet at the WWI memorial in Lone Pine Avenue, and visit Gordon Falls lookout (named in honour of General Charles Gordon, who was sent to relieve the Egyptian forces in the Sudan, but was sadly killed at Khartoum). Encounter magnificent views as you descend to the Pool of Siloam (ofmore
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4 Aug 2018 - 2 Sep 2018 Harper’s Mansion cool climate gardens is full of spectacular heritage plants. It overlooks the historic village of Berrima and features one of the largest hedge mazes in Australia. The entry fee includes access to the 1830’s house, the maze and the garden. Make sure you bring a picnic if the Southern Highland’s weathermore
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26 Aug 2018 Ladies and gentlemen, you are cordially invited to mark 75 years of women in the federal parliament by joining history enthusiast Michaela Hatch for a walk down memory lane and through the Parliamentary Triangle. On this walk we will be sharing the stories of the amazing women who helped shapemoreBook at Eventbrite:
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26 Aug 2018 Stangate House is in the heart of Aldgate. Designed by Adelaide architect Eric McMichael, the 1940’s house is set in four acres and overlooks one of the most beautiful camellia gardens in Australia. Cost: $5 entry, children under 14 free with Cornish tea availablemore
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2 Aug 2018 - 25 Oct 2018 Join our Trust curator, Elizabeth Anya-Petrivna as she takes you through the Super 70s exhibition, the history of the era, and the behind the scenes conservation work. Our behind the scenes Curator Talks will run fortnightly on Thursday from 2 August to 25 October. The sessions will run at 11ammoreBook now
