vic 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
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
nsw 4 Aug 2026The golden sandstone façade of the heritage-listed former Department of Education building welcomes you on an expert-led tour exploring the site’s rich history, architecture and interiors. Designed in the early 20th century by Government Architect George McRae, the building’s imposing form reflected the importance of public education. Together with theMoreBook now
vic 5 Aug 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 26 Jul 2026 - 3 Dec 2026Visit Gulf Station in the Yarra Valley and learn what life was like for a family living on the land in nineteenth century Australia.MoreBook now
nsw 8 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026Through large-scale acrylic based works, rich with finer detail, the familiar becomes eccentric and the abstract draws you deep into landscapes both vivid and mysterious. This exhibition is for the young and young at heart – anyone who has paused to examine a zigzagged banksia leaf along a sandy beachMore
vic 8 Aug 2026Meet Sally Rippin & Aki Fukuoka - the author and illustrator of the new graphic novel adaptation of the Billie B Brown book series.MoreBook now
nsw 8 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026Each year the National Trust partners with Reconciliation NSW to tour the student finalists’ works throughout the state, allowing more schools to get involved and showcase their art and writing works. On show at historic Brough House, Reconciliation NSW’s Schools Reconciliation Challenge exhibition is comprised of a variety of impactfulMore
sa 8 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026The National Trust of South Australia presents Inside Z Ward: A SALA Exhibition, a unique exhibition set within the historic Z Ward at Glenside. Showcasing works by 25 x local artists across the building’s two floors and former cells, visitors are invited to wander through the corridors and rooms, discoveringMoreBook now
nsw 13 Aug 2026 - 16 Nov 2026Step into a world of moonlit imagination, mystery and beauty in Nocturnal Visions, an exhibition exploring the allure of the night through the works of Norman Lindsay and treasures from the collections of the National Trust of Australia (NSW). Drawing together etchings, watercolours, sculptures and collection objects, this exhibition revealsMoreBook now
vic 13 Aug 2026Join Aki Fukuoka, illustrator of the Billie B Mystery series, for a fun, hands-on illustration workshop about the art of character design!MoreBook now
act 15 Aug 2026Theme: Everyday Heritage: Conviviality, Creativity, Care Saturday 15 August 2026, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm VENUE: National Film and Sound Archive, Acton ACT COST: $50.00 Full Registration, $15.00 Students CLICK HERE TO BOOK About the Symposium This symposium celebrates how heritage is lived, loved and created through everyday lifeMoreBook 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
sa 16 Aug 2026Chocolate Coated History – A chocolate adventure like no other! Join us for Chocolate-Coated History Day, a celebration of all things chocolate—from the iconic Haigh’s to the world-famous Hershey’s. Meet our fabulous Coco Chocnel, discover the fascinating journey of chocolate through time, and explore a historical timeline showcasing its richMore
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 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
