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 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
vic 17 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026Brace yourself for decades worth of bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights, sounds and encounters after dark at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Not for the faint of heart.MoreBook now
vic 16 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026Let the Hangman guide you through every corner of Old Melbourne Gaol and its disturbing history, with no stone left unturned.MoreBook now
nsw 4 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2026Enjoy a workshop held in the original Lindsay kitchen, surrounded by the history and atmosphere of this heritage gallery and museum. You’ll learn a variety of stitching techniques and leave with your own sample swatch for future reference. Guided by Pippita, you’ll also explore how creative mindfulness can help nourishMoreBook now
vic 7 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026reFashion/transForm investigates the possibilities that emerge when waste is reimagined as resource, casting discarded materials into new forms and meanings.More
vic 17 Sep 2026 - 19 Nov 2026Step inside Como House after dark for our Twilight Tour led by two costumed guides, stepping into the roles of a servant and mistress of the house.MoreBook 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 23 Jul 2026As part of the National Trust exhibition reFashion/transform join Dr Lorinda Cramer for an up-close look at selected pieces from the NTAV collection. MoreBook now
vic 23 May 2026 - 20 Dec 2026Heritage Futures is a travelling outdoor installation designed and developed in partnership with Petrichor Collaborative for the National Trust’s 70th Anniversary.More
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 6 Aug 2026Float into relaxation & reset your nervous system in an intimate group within the elegant ballroom of Como House at night Winter offers us a time to rest and repair.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
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
