nsw 26 Jul 2025 - 24 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 19 Sep 2025 - 2 Nov 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 17 Oct 2025 - 17 Apr 2026Enjoy a cheese platter and drinks upon arrival in the heritage garden before embarking on a unique twilight discovery tour of historic Riversdale. View some of this significant property’s rarely seen treasures and unlock her many secrets. Step inside the stables, Goulburn’s oldest building, look inside the original colonial kitchen,MoreBook 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 13 Mar 2025 - 21 Dec 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 4 Mar 2026Enjoy a high tea in autumn in the recently refurbished dining room of historic Cooma Cottage. A full selection of high tea favourites will be served, and background acoustic music will set the mood. High tea will be catered with gourmet sandwiches, pastries, cakes and other favourites together with localMoreBook Now
nsw 14 Apr 2024 - 26 Jan 2026 Built by the Porter family in 1909 and left to the National Trust (NSW) with all its contents in 1997, Miss Porter’s House is a unique living snapshot of twentieth century life in Newcastle. Visitors will enjoy exploring the house and grounds and browsing the furnishings and personal itemsMoreBook now
nsw 28 Oct 2025 - 2 Dec 2025Ever wished that walls could talk? Despite witnessing 190 years of progress, Lindesay – a spectacular 1830s harbourside mansion – remains untouched and makes for the perfect location to uncover the stories of the past. Join us to enjoy a glass of wine and canapés in the garden overlooking SydneyMoreBook 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
