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
sa 21 Sep 2025Take a walk through South Australia’s political history and the life of seven-time premier Henry Ayers. Bookended by the Centre of Democracy and Ayers House, this tour offers a fresh perspective on North Terrace’s cultural institutions viewed through the intersecting public and private lives of this prominent South Australian. Duration:MoreBook now
sa 21 Sep 2025Dive into the stories behind the varied chairs in the museum’s collection. There’s a rocking chair, a high-chair, a prayer chair, a carver’s chair and many more. Some are simple others more elaborate, upholstered in fabric or leather. Learn about some early settlers from whose homes the chairs came toMore
nsw 21 Sep 2025You are cordially invited to join us at an enchanting Regency Day Out this spring. Delight in captivating Regency talks by Historians, Dr Lorinda Cramer, Dr Heather Blasdale Clarke and Old Government House’s Assistant Curator, Anna Ridley. Step inside Old Government House for a special viewing of the delicate andMore
nsw 21 Sep 2025Don’t miss the launch of Michael Duffy’s thrilling new crime fiction, ‘Death in the Gardens’, the fourth book in the series set in the Blue Mountains. Meet the author and enjoy a lively discussion with the esteemed Mary Moody on writing, gardens and much more. Purchase a copy of thisMoreBook now
nsw 24 Sep 2025Gather 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
act 25 Sep 2025Join the National Trust (ACT) to visit historic places around Yass. The coach which will pick up at Deakin (8.30 am) or Lyneham (9 am) and deliver us to our first stop at Cooma Cottage. This was the home of Australian-born explorer, Hamilton Hume and, as you probably know, itMoreBook now
nsw 27 Sep 2025 - 19 Oct 2025Enjoy viewing Ros Craig’s beautiful artworks depicting still life objects, including flowers, bowls and other everyday objects. Chat with the artist while you browse the exhibition and watch her creative process in action as she paints a canvas in real-time. All works will be for sale and proceeds support theMoreBook now
