nsw Located in Wiradjuri Country, in Dubbo, Dundullimal Homestead offers a beautifully-restored connection to the state’s rural past. Housed inside the pretty 1840s slab house is an exceptional collection of rare, historically significant objects, from a unique travelling organ to a glamorous suite of 19th-century furniture. To both safeguard this importantMore
vic We encourage members of the public to contact our Collections and Cultural Projects team if they have an item they believe may be of interest. Donations process Please do not leave items for donation at our properties without speaking to a member of the Collections and Cultural Projects team first. To assess whether an item fitsMore
nsw Believed to have been donated to the National Trust in the 1970s, the pieces of yellow silk damask were discovered in a storage bag at Old Government House. The fragments were oddly shaped, with some sewn into a belt and child-sized bodice. The luxuriousness of the fabric suggested it wasMore
nsw This painting was one of 36 artworks included in the National Trust’s 2021 artwork appeal, which aimed to restore the condition of historic artworks in the collection. When restorers removed the varnish on Still Life they spotted two hidden signatures hidden on a knife’s blade in the painting. After expertMore
nsw This online data base for the Saumarez Homestead collection allows all visitors to explore the collection thoroughly. The Keyword Search button allows you to perform a general search across multiple fields for any catalog records online. Alternatively, the Advanced Search button can help you be more specific with your search. You can searchMore
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
sa The museum collection has many historic items such as: A fine collection of horse buggies and carts together with associated horse tack which date back to the early days of transportation in the district; a strong representation of old farming implements, notable among them is a fully restored horseworks; anMore
sa The museum portrays the local history of Gawler and district with displays of objects in context. Significant items in the museum’s collection include: a Triola, Aoelian Orchestralle, box piano, Paternosters’ musical instrument, John McKinlay’s travelling chests, and much more.More
vic In June 2015, a beautiful sewing box once owned by Georgiana McCrae of McCrae Homestead, was generously donated to the National Trust by Georgiana’s great, great, great granddaughter. Born in London in 1804, Georgiana was the illegitimate daughter of George Gordon, 5th Duke of Huntley and Jane Graham. From aMore
qld The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary was established by beekeeper and floriculturist Alex Griffiths in 1947 and is now home to an amazing collection of wildlife.More
qld Not only is this former Convent an interesting building, its walls enclose a wondrous collection of images and artefacts that pertain to the Cooktown region.More
nsw Art, publications and ephemera relating to Norman Lindsay and the Lindsay family are the basis of this collection of paintings sculptures, ship models and drawings.More
tas When a copy of the Strasbourg clock toured Tasmania in the 1930s, Sid Boon, a Longford local, was inspired to build a replica. Mr Boonís copy has all the features of the original clock.More
qld Together the Store and Collection constitute one of the nationís few surviving, intact, late nineteenth century stores which, in its fabric and collection, demonstrates past aspects of culture.More
