nsw 16 Aug 2026Theodore Ell presents Les Murray and the Heritage of Speech, based on his new authorised biography of the Australian poet. More than any Australian author before or since, poet and once National Living Treasure Les Murray (1938-2019) explored the imaginative richness and asserted the essential dignity of Australian English. The AustraliaMoreBook now
nsw 1 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026A National Gallery of Australia Touring Exhibition presented as part of the Bowness Family Foundation Photography Touring Program. Olive Cotton (1911‒2003) is now recognised as one of Australia’s most significant photographers, especially notable for her images that draw attention to the immersive qualities of photography. Cotton began taking photographs withMore
vic 21 May 2026 - 6 Jun 2026Brace yourself for decades worth of bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights, sounds and encounters after dark at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Not for the faint of heart.MoreBook now
vic 22 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026Let the Hangman guide you through every corner of Old Melbourne Gaol and its disturbing history, with no stone left unturned.MoreBook now
act 21 Jun 2026Take a walk through an area planned as medium density by the National Capital Development Commission, with building starting in the 1970s. See how the development adapts to the local topography of being on a hill and where it fits with its surrounds. Some of the houses in Barnet CloseMoreBook from 21 May
vic 13 Jun 2026Step into the evolving world of fashion and society through the National Trust’s Fashion & Dress Collection, set within the rich interiors of Labassa Mansion.MoreBook now
nsw 4 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2026In this workshop, you’ll learn a variety of stitching techniques and leave with your own sample swatch for future reference. Guided by Pippita, you’ll also explore how creative mindfulness can help nourish and sustain your practice. This program is open to adult participants only. Tickets include two-hour workshop, entry toMoreBook now
vic 27 Jun 2026Join an insightful conversation with fashion designers and historians as they discuss how garments once deemed waste are redesigned and reconfigured. What is refashioning? What are the techniques, and can everyone learn these skills? From complete reconstruction to applied decoration and repurposing, the prefix ‘re’ works hard to expand our knowledgeMoreBook now
vic 7 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026reFashion/transForm investigates the possibilities that emerge when waste is reimagined as resource, casting discarded materials into new forms and meanings.More
vic 2 Jul 2026 - 19 Nov 2026Step inside Como House after dark for our Twilight Tour led by two costumed guides, stepping into the roles of a servant and mistress of the house.MoreBook now
vic 6 May 2026 - 23 Dec 2026Rippon Lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eria. It is a haven for birds & other wildlife.MoreBook Now
vic 13 May 2026 - 2 Aug 2026If you’re looking to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with nature, this guided Forest Bathing experience at Rippon Lea Estate offers the perfect opportunity.MoreBook now
vic 27 May 2026Step inside the shadows of Pentridge Prison Tours for a three-hour collaborative storytelling experience unlike anything you’ve played before.MoreBook now
vic 28 May 2026As part of the National Trust exhibition reFashion/transform join Dr Lorinda Cramer for an up-close look at selected pieces from the NTAV collection. MoreBook now
