nsw 19 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025First awarded in 1965, the Portia Geach Memorial Award was established by Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister, artist Portia Geach. As per the direction of the will, the Award is annually presented to an Australian female artist for the best portrait painted from life of a manmoreBook now
nsw 10 May 2025 - 27 Jul 2025The Salon des Refusés was initiated by the S.H. Ervin Gallery in 1992 in response to the large number of works entered into the Archibald Prize which were not selected for display in the official exhibition. The Archibald Prize is one of Australia’s most high profile and respected awards whichmoreBook now
nsw 20 Nov 2025 - 25 Jan 2026View an exhibition of exquisite works from trailblazing artists such as Margaret Preston, Ethel Carrick Fox, Clarice Beckett, Jessie Scarvell, Portia Geach, Thea Proctor, Ethleen Palmer, Vera Blackburn, Gladys Gibbons, Ailsa Lee Brown, Jessie Mackintosh, Eileen Mayo, Adelaide Perry and Ethel Spowers. Exhibition entry is free. Tickets for house andmore
nsw 14 Dec 2025The beautiful grounds of Golden Vale provide the perfect setting for a traditional Christmas with family and friends. Witness to almost 150 years of elegant living, Golden Vale Homestead is a magnificent c1870 property set on 200 acres of lush parkland that is home to an array of stunning wildlife.moreBook now
nsw 2 Aug 2025 - 14 Sep 2025Emily Kngwarreye, Gloria Petyarre and Ada Bird Petyarre lead with major paintings that were revolutionary at the time, and they are supported by many of their friends and peers who add to the richness of and diversity of the wider Utopia community. There are masterpieces in this exhibition that aremoreBook now
nsw 24 Sep 2025Gather your loved ones and enjoy fine food with friends amidst the spring beauty of the Yass Valley. A full selection of high tea favourites including gourmet sandwiches, pastries, cakes and other goodies, together with local jams, tea and coffee will be served in the Long Room, and background acousticmoreBook Now
nsw 21 Jan 2025 - 9 Oct 2025Calling all ghostbusters in training! Children and families are invited to hear stories of spooky happenings experienced by volunteers, staff and guests on this special candlelit ghost tour of Old Government House. During this tour we tell age-appropriate stories and antidotes about eerie incidents and spooky sightings while walking throughmoreBook now
nsw 11 Sep 2025 - 12 Oct 2025Working in pen and ink, Desmond’s pictures include an incredible level of intricate detail. Of particular interest to him are shadows and reflections on glass; sometimes unexpected in tortured planes and weird fragments of what they are reflecting, sometimes half-revealing what is inside. Desmond studied art and design at themore
nsw 23 Aug 2025Canines can channel their inner artist with dog paw painting and sit in a photo booth dressed like an artist. There will be a stick and ball library and many other dog-related activities including displays from Springwood Dog Training club. There will also be a Dogs Day Out Talent competitionmoreBook now
nsw 7 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025Step into the magic of twilight at Everglades House & Gardens. Enjoy the rare chance to wander through peaceful gardens without the crowds and admire the elegant architecture of the Art Deco house as the sun sets. Upon arrival, collect your grazing box and a glass of sparkling wine*. FindmoreBook now
nsw 4 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2025Everglades House & Gardens is one of Australia’s best-loved and most significant gardens, designed by Paul Sorensen in the 1930s. Set amongst the stunning backdrop of the Jamison Valley in the Blue Mountains, we invite you to enjoy the beauty of this special spot in all its spring splendor. AdmiremoreBook now
nsw 13 Mar 2025 - 9 Nov 2025Throughout history fashionable silhouettes have changed from one decade to the next, sometimes subtly and at other times transforming in radical ways. Variations to the volume of sleeves and skirts, different cuts for necklines and hemlines, narrowing the waist or creating exaggerated curves all formed new lines to set offmoreBook now
nsw 16 May 2025 - 21 Nov 2025Enjoy a thrillingly spooky evening exploring Old Government House – if you dare! These ghost tours have run for many years and always prove popular with guests. Tour this Georgian house by candlelight. Imagine the people who once walked these halls. Hear stories from staff, volunteers and past guests ofmoreBook now
nsw 10 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025The evening begins in the Edwardian Garden with drinks and cheese platter served to the backdrop of Golden Vale’s elegant sandstone homestead. As evening starts to fall, we meander down to the Medway Rivulet and recount stories of the First Nation people, early explorers and convict settlers. A secret passagewaymoreBook now
nsw 3 Apr 2025 - 6 Nov 2025Explore this celebration of statement sleeves and striking skirts, and the undergarments and accessories that helped to create them. Fashionable Silhouettes features some of the most dazzling silhouettes in the collection of the National Trust NSW, from a yellow silk gown first worn in the 1740s, through the bustle backmoreBook now
nsw 30 Oct 2025Developed from Federation in 1901 as the Garden Suburb, Haberfield is described as ”the earliest Australian garden suburb, characterised by architecturally distinctive single storey suburban villas in the Federation style” – National Trust, 1971. Led by Vince Crow of the Haberfield Association, this interesting tour will visit three properties: twomoreBook now
nsw 19 Aug 2025One of the most historic parts of Sydney was given in a 400-acre land grant by Governor Phillip in 1789 to the Anglican Church. By 1828 the church subdivided their large holding – the Glebe Point northern end with harbour views, deep water frontages, views to the town of SydneymoreBook now
nsw 26 Jul 2025 - 16 Nov 2025The concept of ghosts and the afterlife appears in almost every culture. House of Ghosts explores the intersection of the real and the imagined – the seen and unseen, Imagined figures, spirits, ghosts, memories of people, or some kind of hallucination. Over 60,000 Australian soldiers were killed during the firstmoreBook now
nsw 24 Aug 2025In celebration James Fairfax’s adoration of his dogs, we invite you and your furry friends to join the festivities at historic Retford Park. Activities include free gardens tours for dogs and their humans, competitions, an agility course and demonstrations. Browse a range of stalls selling a variety of dog-related goodiesmoreBook now
nsw 18 Oct 2025Returning with a fresh seasonal twist, the much-loved Jazz & Wine in the Garden festival at Norman Lindsay Gallery has something for everyone to enjoy. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere as you savour tastings from local wineries, tap along to lively dance performances and enjoy an outstanding afternoon of jazz.moreBook now
nsw 3 Aug 2025Sited on one of the most interesting geological and indigenous areas in the Hunter, Largs was home to Wonnarua family groups thousands of years before Europeans, initially cedar getters, arrived. It straddles the boundaries of three of the most important settler Estates in the Hunter (Dunmore, Phoenix Park and Bolwarra).moreBook now
