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‘Audrey Skips’ through Como Gardens

vic 9 May 2026
Participants will follow the author on a walk through Como Gardens, where author Andrea Rowe, and illustrator Lisa Coutts, share pages from their new picture book 'Audrey Skips'
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History in a Box

vic 14 Apr 2026
History and Heritage live not only in text and in buildings, but also in the everyday objects used by those in the past. These objects have stories to tell, if only we learnt how to listen. 
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Sunset Sound Healing in the Gardens

vic 26 Apr 2026
As the leaves fall around us, you are invited to an Autumn Sunset Nature & Sound Immersion at Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick.
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Father’s Day: Classic Car Show from the Super ’70s

vic 6 Sep 2026
Celebrate Father’s Day at Rippon Lea Estate with a boutique showcase of classic cars from the Super ’70s.
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Member Exclusive Preview: Futures Installation

vic 2 May 2026
Join us for a special member preview of Heritage Futures at Rippon Lea, part of the National Trust’s 70th anniversary celebrations.
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Members Event: Twilight at Labassa

vic 24 Sep 2026
Members are invited to enjoy exclusive twilight access to the magnificent Labassa Mansion and explore its grand interiors at their own pace.
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Member Sessions: Ask a Conservator

vic 8 Jul 2026
Have a cherished object you’d love to understand better? Bring your paintings, textiles and objects* to the Como Ballroom for an interactive session with expert Conservators from Hidden Hands Workshop.
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School Holiday Events & Activities

vic 20 Dec 2025 - 3 Apr 2026
Make every day of the school holidays a journey of discovery and excitement for the whole family.
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Hidden Waters of the Birrarung Exhibition Program Launch

vic 23 May 2026
Memories of the Billabong is an exhibition and round-table panel event, building on Petrichor Collaborative’s Remembered Waters series and their community-led work at Como Billabong, and is presented as part of Melbourne Design Week 2026. The event features an exhibition of artworks reflecting on the enduring memory of water within Melbourne’s urban landscape, which will be displayed along the balcony of Como House
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Members Talk and Open House: Beekeeping at the Heights

vic 21 Jun 2026
Join us for a special Members Only event at The Heights Heritage House and Garden, Geelong. 
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Cell of Cthulhu

vic 29 Apr 2026 - 24 Jun 2026
This 3 hour collaborative storytelling experience will harness the immersive setting of the former City Watch House at Old Melbourne Gaol to transport players to extraordinary worlds.
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Marathon Hamlet | presented by artistic allsort

vic 3 May 2026
Five acts. Three venues. One long run. MARATHON HAMLET stages Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy across three historic Melbourne sites, as Hamlet runs a full marathon between acts.
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City Nature Challenge 2026

vic 24 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2026
The National Trust are custodians of a diversity of sites from urban heritage gardens to remnant bushland, and we need your help! We're teaming up with Councils across Melbourne to monitor biodiversity in our wonderful city.
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Member Event: Women and Children of the Gaol Tour

vic 4 Apr 2026
Join us for an exclusive members-only exploration of the stories of women and children at the Old Melbourne Gaol.
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Australian Heritage Festival | Webinar: Ain’t What It Used to Be: Changing How We Do World Heritage

vic 8 May 2026
In line with the Australian Heritage Festival theme, Change, this online public forum explores how the Victorian Goldfields World Heritage bid reflects on the evolution of how World Heritage is understood, assessed and protected.
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Australian Heritage Festival | Through the Stained Glass: Embracing Change with Traditional Trades

vic 23 Apr 2026
Step inside Tasma Terrace, the recently conserved head office of the National Trust, for an evening conversation exploring how traditional skills continue to shape living heritage.
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En Plein Air at Mulberry Hill

vic 4 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2026
Follow in the footsteps of Daryl Lindsay and experience en plein air painting at his former home, Mulberry Hill.
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Australian Heritage Festival | Dress Detectives: Up Close with the Fashion & Dress Collection

vic 9 May 2026
Step into the evolving world of fashion and society through the National Trust’s Fashion & Dress Collection, set within the rich interiors of Labassa Mansion.
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Australian Heritage Festival | Geelong Archaeology Open Day: Come and Try

vic 16 May 2026
Join the National Trust and their qualified archaeologists for a hands-on introduction to archaeological practice at Barwon Grange in Geelong.
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Australian Heritage Festival | Archaeology Open Day: Come and Try

vic 17 May 2026
Join the National Trust and their qualified archaeologists for a hands-on introduction to archaeological practice at Como House.
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Dahlia Season at Rippon Lea Estate

vic 1 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2026
A burst of seasonal colour in one of Melbourne’s most magnificent heritage gardens
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