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 29 Apr 2026 - 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
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
nsw 20 Sep 2026Visitors are invited to step into the Regency era through a lively day of costume, conversation, and creativity. The Regency Fair features expert talks, dance demonstrations, vintage and artisan markets, ticketed house tours, workshops, lawn games, and opportunities to dress up, promenade, and enjoy the historic setting of Old GovernmentMore
sa 19 Apr 2026This charming event is dedicated to all things tea – pots, cosies, caddies, trios to name a few! Discover intriguing facts and history regarding tea etiquette ceremonies, the morning cup and herbal tea. In the garden visit our Swagman – he will be brewing his Billy Tea, are you willingMoreMore Info
vic 3 May 2026Five acts. Three venues. One long run.
MARATHON HAMLET stages Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy across three historic Melbourne sites, as Hamlet runs a full marathon between acts.MoreBook now
nsw 12 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2026Former owners, the Keighley’s, curated Golden Vale with a significant art and furniture collection that reflected their interests and passions and perfectly complements the elegant 1860s homestead. Spanning the early colonial era through to contemporary times, the art collection includes works by: Pro Hart, the father of the outback paintingMoreBook now
nsw 18 Apr 2026Guiding guests between St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, The Surveyor General Inn, and Harper’s Mansion, this tour follows in the footsteps of James and Mary Harper and the 16 priests who resided at Harper’s Mansion between 1836 and 1903. Begin at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, a heritage-listed early EnglishMoreBook now
nsw 18 Sep 2026 - 30 Oct 2026The Portia Geach Memorial Award was established by the will of the late Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister, Portia Geach. The non-acquisitive award of $30,000 is awarded by the Trustee for the entry which is of the highest artistic merit, ‘…for the best portrait painted from lifeMoreBook now
vic 24 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2026The National Trust are custodians of a diversity of sites from urban heritage gardens to remnant bushland, and we need your help! We're teaming up with Councils across Melbourne to monitor biodiversity in our wonderful city.MoreGet Involved
nsw 26 Apr 2026Well known Hunter historian, Ed Tonks, will lead us on a walking history stroll along Newcastle’s main thoroughfare, Hunter Street, once the site of 55 hotels, most now lost to time. The local hotel was an important part of the community and tell the story of a community’s character. EdMoreBook now
nsw 30 Sep 2026Gather 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 18 Apr 2026 - 1 Aug 2026Experience an enchanting evening where art, history and the cosmos meet at the iconic Norman Lindsay Gallery. After dark, the gallery opens its doors for a rare night-time experience. Explore the paintings and illustrations of renowned Australian artist Norman Lindsay before stepping into the heritage gardens for a guided stargazingMoreBook now
nsw 21 May 2026 - 31 May 2026Mary Pinnock, an esteemed Archibald Prize finalist and Wynne Prize exhibitor, has long been celebrated for her profound connection to the natural world. Working from her studio in Paddington, Sydney, Mary specialises in painting nature, trompe l’oeils, exotic tropical landscapes and seashells. View this playful exhibition on display in RetfordMore
nsw 9 May 2026Travel through time as Nicholas Robinson takes you to the less seen corners of this stunning garden and shares his passion for the plants, the legacy they represent and the incredible transformation this garden has experienced since the 1860s. Learn about the rare and distinguished plants and their unique historiesMoreBook 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
nsw 5 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026Paul’s drawings, paintings and limited-edition prints represent an intensive body of work created whilst he was working overseas and, more recently, in the Southern Highlands. The work is inspired by a fascination with the history of mass publication and the evolution of the myriad of printed illustration styles that haveMore
