sa 11 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026Back due to popular demand, explore the historic Z Ward at our Wine Fair, where history meets the art of winemaking! Roam around the ground and upper floors of Z Ward, where you will find a variety of wine makers/wineries in various cells, where they will offer complimentary tastings/samples ofMoreBook now
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 11 Jun 2026 - 4 Jul 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 12 Jun 2026 - 4 Jul 2026Let the Hangman guide you through every corner of Old Melbourne Gaol and its disturbing history, with no stone left unturned.MoreBook now
act 5 Jul 2026Reconciliation is not a destination, it is a path all Australians must travel, together. Early this century, First Nations artists were asked to contribute a sculpture as part of the Reconciliation Place project and the results are not just beautiful to look at, they have a powerful story to tell.MoreBook from 5 June
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
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 24 Jun 2026This 3 hour collaborative storytelling experience will harness the immersive setting of the former City Watch House at Old
Melbourne Gaol to transport players to extraordinary worlds.MoreBook 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 17 Jun 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 9 Jul 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
vic 8 Jul 2026Have a cherished object you’d love to understand better? Bring your paintings, textiles and objects* to the Como Ballroom for an interactive session with expert Conservators from Hidden Hands Workshop.MoreBook now
sa 9 May 2026 - 31 May 2026This exhibition at the historic Beaumont House celebrates the six Pioneer Women of Adelaide, who made a significant impact on the early days of our settlement. The six women on display are Mary Lee, Augusta Zadow, Catherine Spence, Lady Davenport, Muriel Matters and Daisy Bates. A presentation by Sandy WhitelawMoreBook now
