nsw 3 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024Two friends, Graham Cam and Steve Tredinnick, celebrate their twenty-five-year journey through remote and wild places, documenting the wonder of our birds and promoting an awareness of why their survival shapes our future. Birds inspire us, uplift us, bring us hope. They are exquisite forms of beauty. Their powers ofmoreBook now
nsw 12 Sep 2024 - 7 Oct 2024Nafisa’s ink and pastel works on handmade papers and oil paintings depict Tuscan scenes and colours: Italian architecture, terracottas against green hills, reflections in the canals on Venice, and the heritage features of small, walled towns. The exhibition also features a range of delicately hand painted porcelain sculptures of animals,more
nsw 8 Sep 2024 - 24 Apr 2025Hear stories of spooky happenings experienced by volunteers, staff and guests on this special candlelit ghost tour of Old Government House. During this tour we tell age-appropriate stories and antidotes about eerie incidents and spooky sightings while walking through the ground floor, lit by faux candlelight. Your expert guide willmoreBook now
nsw 26 Jul 2024 - 18 Oct 2024Sirens Revisited features costumes and film ephemera from the original cast and film production of the 1994 film, while also showcasing etchings and watercolours that explore Lindsay’s complex relationship with art, mythology, and the provocative themes that defined his career. Visit Norman Lindsay Gallery’s latest exhibition for a glimpse intomoreBook now
nsw 10 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024Susan works with fabrics, turning them into unique wearable artworks. Gina is a jeweller whose practice centres around a sustainability ethic, pulling together semi-precious stones, reformed glass and precious metals in a raw and refined aesthetic. Colour will be key in bringing the works of these two creatives together andmore
nsw 12 Oct 2024The Hume and Hovell Expedition was a journey of exploration and discovery undertaken in Eastern Australia between 1824 – 1825. Immerse yourself in history as we mark the occasion of this epic journey with a special open day at historic Cooma Cottage – the site where the Explorers and sixmore
nsw 12 Oct 2024Join us for special day of celebration at Springwood’s Norman Lindsay Gallery, home of The Magic Pudding, a whimsical children’s book written by Norman Lindsay in 1917. A charming day out for children and adults alike, Magic Pudding Day offers an array of activities including crafts, a pudding trail, facemoreBook now
nsw 13 Oct 2024Experience the heritage rose garden at Grossmann House as spring brings an abundance of blooms and scents. The faithfully restored Victorian townhouse Grossmann House will be open for guided tours, and a bridal party set of costumes from a 1905 London wedding will be on view in the costume displaymoreBook now
nsw 20 Sep 2023 - 14 Oct 2024The photographic work of Harold Cazneaux (1878–1953) is noted for its ability to capture the beauty of the natural world. He was also a celebrated photographer of architecture and interiors. Cazneaux was commissioned by the original owners Henri and Una Van De Velde to photograph Everglades in the 1930-40s. ThismoreBook now
nsw 19 Oct 2024There’s nothing quite like twilight, and the smell of spring in the air as night descends. This spring, Grossmann House will light up for a special Twilight Delight that will transport visitors back to an eve from the Victorian era. Nibble on delicious home crafted hot and cold canapes andmoreBook now
nsw 20 Oct 2024 - 27 Oct 2024Wander through the natural meadows and stands of rare eucalypts. Enjoy the natural chorus of the Medway rivulet, a rich haven for native birds and frogs. Spot the yabbie holes and keep an eye out for platypus before returning to the iconic Golden Vale homestead and its splendid walled garden.moreBook now
nsw 20 Oct 2024Set in stunning heritage gardens, Miss Traill’s Spring Markets makes for a charming way to spend a Sunday. Kickstart your Christmas shopping as you browse a diverse variety of market stalls, dotted throughout the beautiful gardens that wrap around the Victorian-era bungalow. Shop local produce, jewellery, handicrafts, books, bric-a-brac, gardenmore
nsw 31 Aug 2024 - 20 Oct 2024Born in Melbourne in 1873, Portia Geach studied design and painting at the National Gallery School, Melbourne from 1893 to 1896 winning a prize for her painting. In 1896 she won the first travelling scholarship awarded to an Australian to study at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, wheremoreBook now
nsw 25 Oct 2024 - 17 Jan 2025Norman Lindsay (1879–1969) remains one of Australia’s most renowned artists, celebrated for his paintings, etchings, and writings. He was also a prolific illustrator of fiction and poetry. For the first time on exhibition will be his original illustrations to Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. Pip, Estella, Magwitch and Miss Havisham, asmoreBook now
nsw 25 Oct 2024 - 13 Dec 2024First 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
nsw 30 Oct 2024Gather 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
