vic 26 Mar 2024 - 9 May 2024Sung in Rippon Leas's earliest days, enjoy the songs Marian Sargood herself collected and sang in the elegant sitting room of her own home.more
nsw 12 Sep 2024 - 3 Oct 2024Nafisa’s ink and pastel works on handmade papers and oil paintings depict Tuscan scenes and colours: Italian architecture, terracottas against green hills, reflections in the canals on Venice, and the heritage features of small, walled towns. The exhibition also features a range of delicately hand painted porcelain sculptures of animals,more
act 26 May 2024This Heritage Walk around the leafy streets of suburban Griffith will showcase the heritage listed Evans Crescent Housing (built 1940) and offer a comparison with a Canberra red brick government cottage and early public two storey duplexes located near the Griffith Shops. All are settled into a delightful garden citymoreBook now
act 5 May 2024This Heritage Walk winds around City Hill to take a close look at four phases in its development. The prominent site provides many links to the Indigenous past in the surrounding landscape, and made it an apex point of the Parliamentary Triangle in Griffin’s 1913 plan for the National Capital.moreBook now
vic 27 May 2024The grand Parisian cathedral of Notre Dame is rising from the ashes. 800 -year- old woodwork practices are being revived to help in the rebuild. Closer to home, many of our heritage buildings also require traditional materials and techniques to survive.more
vic 22 May 2024 - 4 Aug 2024Step inside Como House and discover a world where dining transcends mere sustenance and transforms into an exquisite visual and sensory installation. Delve into the artistry of tablescaping where motifs, colours, and designs converge in a rich tapestry of sensory delight.more
nsw 15 Sep 2024Rick Allen has restored some of our most historic stained glass windows across our Nation, including Old Parliament House, Sydney Town Hall and St Mary’s and St Andrew’s Cathedrals. He is one of Australia’s most trusted stained glass craftsmen due to his immense knowledge and his practical experience from overmoreBook Now
vic 18 Apr 2024 - 16 May 2024Launched in 1885 in Belfast, the Polly Woodside made 17 trips around the world and operated between Australia and New Zealand. She was used as a coal ship following World War Two, and by 1968 was the last square-rigged deep-water commercial sailing ship still afloat in Australasia. Led by anmore
vic 19 Apr 2024 - 3 May 2024Hear from a series of professional industry speakers on a range of topics designed to broaden your understanding of heritage. This webinar series will cover topics including what are the common misconceptions about heritage, what does archaeology actually look like today and why is heritage relevant in combating climate change?more
vic 3 May 2024 - 10 May 2024The trees at Rippon Lea are an important part of the Estate’s history, with some dating back to the 1880s. This walking tour will provide a fascinating insight into the work required to manage and nurture this magnificent collection for the enjoyment of today’s visitors and future generations.more
vic 4 May 2024An exclusive opportunity to hear from The Torch artist and Keerraaywoorrong man, Chris Austin about his artwork that is deeply influenced and informed by his own time spent behind the bluestone walls of Pentridge, followed by a live painting in the Old Warders residence.more
vic 21 Apr 2024 - 12 May 2024The Pentridge Prison Precinct Tour will encompass not only the infamous H Division, but also the surrounding precinct where visitors can learn about the ever-changing landscape of the Prison, including sections not usually included on public tours.more
vic 20 Apr 2024Explore the different styles of Millinery (Hats) and millinery materials used spanning the decades from the Victorian Era to the current day.more
vic 18 May 2024The National Trust and the Heritage Council of Victoria presents this opportunity for visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in Victoria’s rich history, while exploring the exciting discipline of archaeology.more
nsw 31 Aug 2024Join us on Saturday 31st August and discover troves of treasure at the Lindesay Bric-a-Brac market. Lindesay at Darling Point will host this annual market where you can enjoy a morning or afternoon tea and browse a delightful array of curios and surprise nic nacs and collectibles. All proceeds frommore
nsw 28 Sep 2024 - 29 Sep 2024When Governor Lachlan Macquarie proclaimed the site for Australia’s first settlement west of the mountains in 1815, he could hardly have envisaged the exciting modern university city of Bathurst. Gateway to the golden west, Bathurst on the banks of the Macquarie River, surrounded by highly productive, agricultural countryside and historicmore
nsw 29 May 2024The National Trust S.H. Ervin Gallery has partnered with Captain Cook Cruises, to offer an exclusive 2024 Vivid Sydney Boat Tour. Marvel at the spectacular light show while you enjoy a three-course dinner with beer, wines and soft drinks for the duration of the cruise. Step aboard our private chartermore
nsw 25 May 2024The Norman Lindsay Jazz in the Garden festival returns! This highly anticipated event is not just for the hardcore jazz enthusiast or wine connoisseur, but for everyone who enjoys a quality afternoon of wine, jazz, culture and friends. This year winemakers and brewers come from both large and boutique wineries.more
vic 19 Apr 2024 - 12 May 2024Walk in the footsteps of past female prisoners and discover what life was like for women incarcerated in Old Melbourne Gaol.more
