vic “Reel History: Benalla’s Story on Screen” is an immersive exhibit showcasing Benalla’s rich history through short films and documentaries. Visitors can enjoy historical footage, personal stories, and interactive elements, offering a comprehensive and engaging look at the town’s heritage.more
nsw Enjoy seeing beautiful stylised print images of Australian native plants and birds by local artist Lorraine Brownlee, with the opportunity to purchase a print. From her initial pencil sketches, her images transform into beautiful patterns and shapes inspired by natural form. All works will be for sale and support themore
nsw 18 Oct 2025The popular ‘Looking at Architecture’ program returns this spring. Visiting an array of significant properties, some rarely open to the public, the weekend offers a unique glimpse into the history and heritage of Yass. Among the properties opening their doors are two linked to the explorer, Hamilton Hume: Cliftonwood, builtmoreBook now
vic Take a virtual visit of our historic sites using new 3D technology. This application lets you wander around our sites and see them just as though you could really walk around from room to room or place to place. We have scanned two very different properties and made them available for youmore
nsw Welcome to our second edition of the National Trust New South Wales Magazine for 2022. In this issue, we celebrate World Environment Day with a feature on bush heritage and caring for country. We also take a tour through historic Everglades House & Gardens to learn about much needed restorations for this heritage gem, and mark the 30th year of the Salon des Refuses exhibition. We hope you enjoy this edition, and we look forward to sharing more stories with you throughout the year.more
nsw From fine art to fragile ceramics, the National Trust collections are a window into the history of New South Wales and bring us closer to the stories of the many people who lived and worked in our places. Our conservation team uses cutting edge techniques to restore and protect themore
nsw Congratulations to our 2018 Heritage Awards Individual Winners Lifetime Achievement For an individual who has given special service to heritage conservation. David Sheedy Cathy Donnelly Memorial Award For an outstanding female in the heritage field. Elisha Long Heritage Skills Award For a volunteer, teacher, professional individual or apprentice whomore
vic 4 May 2024An exclusive opportunity to hear from The Torch artist and Keerraaywoorrong man, Chris Austin about his artwork that is deeply influenced and informed by his own time spent behind the bluestone walls of Pentridge, followed by a live painting in the Old Warders residence.more
vic 31 Aug 2024The Torch artist and Keerraaywoorrong man, Chris Austin will lead this talk and tour reflecting on how his art has been deeply influenced and informed by his own time spent behind the bluestone walls of Pentridge.more
vic The Duldig Studio, Museum, and Sculpture Garden is a unique National treasure nestled in the heart of Malvern East that showcases the extraordinary modernist art works and life of cultural influencers Karl Duldig and Slawa Horowitz-Duldig, with heritage Viennese rooms and original artist studio.more
vic Thomas Tyrwhitt Balcombe was born at St Helena, 1810, where the Balcombe family lived and befriended the island’s most famous resident Napoleon Bonaparte. He was the second son of William Balcombe and Jane Balcombe (née Cranston), and a brother of Alexander Balcombe who settled in Port Phillip at The Briars inmore
vic Although published in 1850, it is unknown whether Georgiana McCrae was still living at Arthur’s Seat when she acquired this book. Despite the family’s contentment at Arthur’s Seat, the shadow of dispossession was ever present. The land’s mountainous terrain made cattle grazing difficult. It was better suited to sheep grazing,more
nsw Ellis Rowan was a small, strong-willed yet fascinating woman, an enigmatic character who forged her way through life, captivating others while pursuing her ultimate goal – the finding and painting of wildflowers, birds, insects and butterflies of many countries, often for the first time. (Australian Dictionary of Biography) The Ellismore
wa The death certificate of Mortiz Wertheimer (who died in Perth in 1895) could not be located by his descendants. Rose Raymen, a voluntary genealogical researcher and member of the JHGS-WA took up the challenge and was successful. The Wertheimer family was keen to add Moritz’s first name to the plaquemore
nsw Wander heritage gardens, take in a gallery exhibition, or visit a house museum – there are many ways for groups to enjoy our places across Sydney and regional New South Wales. We offer guided tours that allow your group to explore National Trust places at your own pace, plus cateringmore
