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 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
sa 10 May 2026 - 17 May 2026Learn of Port Elliot’s enthralling history as the major seaport for River Murray trade in the 1850s, about Australia’s first railway to run on iron rails, the first reticulated drinking water system in South Australia, and South Australia’s first motor racing Grand Prix street circuit. Enjoy afternoon tea and coffeeMoreBook now
vic 15 Aug 2026Australia’s deep-time history spans more than 65,000 years — but how do we know what we know about First Nations life in the past? MoreBook now
vic 24 Sep 2026Members are invited to enjoy exclusive twilight access to the magnificent Labassa Mansion and explore its grand interiors at their own pace.MoreBook now
vic 1 Oct 2026Join us for a members-only scavenger hunt through the rooms and corridors of Rippon Lea Mansion. Young detectives, accompanied by a supervising adult, will search for hidden clues, uncover secrets, and solve mysteries.MoreBook now
sa 3 May 2026The Adelaide Hills Garden Affair: an event for the love of gardening, its joys, art, science and history is back on Sunday 3rd May 2026 — bigger, better and bursting with autumn colour. Set in the magical, historic gardens of Stangate House, this loved, award-winning community event returns with evenMoreBook now
sa 17 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026Step into the past and become a Time Traveller at the Strathalbyn Museum these school holidays. Explore rooms, courtyards and hidden corners as you complete 10 missions filled with clues, artefacts and strange surprises! Complete all 10 mission to earn your official time traveller badge. Opening days & timesMore
sa 14 Feb 2026 - 24 May 2026Join us at the historic Willunga Courthouse to learn about the crimes and misadventures of the denizens of McLaren Vale. Discover the shady pasts that have been all but forgotten. Be astonished by the characters from bygone days as they recount their experiences with crime, criminals, and misadventures. Presented byMoreRVSP Now
sa 24 May 2026Who was Matthew Flinders, arguably the most famous man in South Australian history? Why was he in SA waters in 1802, and why did he meet Nicolas Baudin in Encounter Bay? In this talk, Gillian Dooley, author of ‘Matthew Flinders: The Man Behind the Map’, explains his background, his dealingsMoreBook now
sa 17 May 2026This interactive display focuses on an extensive collection of antique cameras. See the camera timeline and how they evolved through the years. Discover original photographs taken with the old cameras. Focus your own camera lens on fascinating objects on display throughout the site. Come, explore and enjoy a sausage sizzleMoreMore details
sa 3 May 2026The Schmidt-Rodert Hof is the oldest surviving Prussian farm complex in Hahndorf. Explore the buildings and learn about the people who built, lived, and farmed here from 1841. Experience the drama of baking day, and taste bread baked in the nineteenth-century corbelled oven. Try your hand at domestic tasks suchMore
sa 1 May 2026 - 31 May 2026View a display through windows of tiny, historic Dunstall Cottage, home to 10 children all born in the front room during the 1920s and 30s. Their mother Mildred, daughter of Yankalilla shopkeepers, was loved by all. On Mother’s Day, find out about National Trust membership. Sale of plants, flowers, andMore
sa 3 May 2026A missing marker buoy, photographs, long necked turtles – what is the connection? How did it happen? What was the result? A group discussion by people who solved the mystery, with an accompanying photographic exhibition. Presented by Goolwa Branch National TrustMore
sa 17 May 2026The first railway in the South East commenced in 1876, connecting the developing Port of Kingston with the inland agricultural hub of Naracoorte. It transformed freight and passenger travel in the region. Our enthusiastic volunteers will guide you through our curated collection of photographs and memorabilia illustrating this fascinating story.MoreBook now
vic 7 Nov 2026Discover the evolving world of fashion and society through the National Trust’s Fashion & Dress Collection, hosted at Old Magistrates Court.MoreBook now
nsw 22 Aug 2026Neutrals may dominate today’s interiors, but in the 19th and 20th centuries, wallpaper was the primary way to bring colour and character into the home. Presented by Michael Lech, curator at the Museums of History NSW, this engaging presentation explores the remarkable diversity of wallpaper over more than 200 years,MoreBook now
