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National Trust Australia (NSW)

Our vision is to bring the heritage of New South Wales to life for future generations. Celebrate heritage with us.

The National Trust (NSW) cares for and conserves 20 heritage properties across New South Wales as well as an extensive collection. We advocate for the protection and awareness of natural, cultural and built heritage and celebrate heritage with the community through events, days out, exhibitions, education programs and publications. We love telling the stories of heritage - everyone's heritage - wi

th the aim of inspiring understanding, community connections and an appreciation of the uniquely beautiful and significant places at the heart of New South Wales' history and culture. Everyone is welcome at the National Trust - our Members, our dedicated volunteers and staff, and visitors from everywhere, of every age, representing every culture.

21/08/2026

Tune in to 2GB Sydney's live broadcast from Old Government House today between 12 - 3pm.

2GB are celebrating 100 years of broadcast in Sydney.

20/08/2026

This Daffodil Day we look at the intriguing history of these beautiful flowers and reveal where to see them in full bloom at National Trust (NSW) places.

Read more https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/blog/discover-the-splendour-of-daffodils-at-the-national-trust/

19/08/2026

Connecting with heritage and rethinking sustainability

Hear from civil engineer and leader in adaptive reuse, Jillian Kilby our keynote speaker from this year's National Trust Heritage Awards. Jillian shares her thinking about how we adapt and interact with historic spaces for modern use on the National Trust (NSW) blog.

Read more https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/blog/jillian-kilby-on-connection-sustainability-and-heritage/

17/08/2026

Thanks to the generous support of donors to the 2024 Collections Appeal, three large hand-embroidered panels adorning the walls at Riversdale are undergoing important conservation work at International Conservation Services - ICS.

When the panels were removed from their frames for cleaning, the ICS team came across a surprising discovery: newspaper clippings from 1926. It is hoped this glimpse of the past may provide new information about the previously unknown date of when the panels were framed.

Find out more https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/blog/preserving-the-past-protecting-the-future/

15/08/2026

Calling all dog lovers 🐾 There's just one week to go until the first International Dog Day celebrations kick off at Retford Park!

Also celebrated at Norman Lindsay Gallery in the Blue Mountains, this special day out is always full of pup-friendly fun. Find something special at a market stall, watch thrilling demonstrations, take part in competitions, explore stunning heritage grounds and so much more.

Join us:
🐾 Sunday 23 August: Retford Park, Bowral
🐾 Saturday 29 August: Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge

Plan your visit > https://ow.ly/ZAQ150ZzKjG

Retford Park - National Trust NSW
Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum

14/08/2026

This stunning Victorian Brooch had a surprising value for the owner on the pilot of Antiques Roadshow Australia. Dating back to 1880 this piece has a great story behind it.

Do you have a special item or collectible with a story to uncover? Find out how you could be part of a future episode https://go.mycastingnet.com/Apply/Show/AntiquesRoadshowAustralia

Watch more clips and the full pilot episode filmed at Norman Lindsay Gallery https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG4_4JvsCTsFFkmWuOyEZAHKBDLQxdFiF

13/08/2026

This weekend: Les Murray and the Heritage of Speech

Hear from writer and academic Theodore Ell presenting 'Les Murray and the Heritage of Speech', based on his new biography of the celebrated Australian poet. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments and hear a delightful recital on the historic Bevington organ.

Hosted by Vienna Cottage and the Anglican Parish of Hunters Hill, this event supports the ongoing conservation of these important heritage buildings.

Sunday 16 August
All Saints Church, Hunters Hill
Annual Heritage Lecture and Musical Program
Learn more > https://ow.ly/T6Bf50ZyOC9

Vienna Cottage - National Trust of Australia NSW

12/08/2026

Neutrals may dominate today’s interiors, but in the 19th and 20th centuries, wallpaper was the primary way to bring colour and character into the home.

Discover the remarkable diversity of wallpaper across more than 200 years, and what it can tell us about the domestic lives of Australians, at the 2026 Grossmann Lecture delivered by Museums of History NSW's curator, Michael L**h.

Includes homemade canapes and a complementary glass of sparkling wine, to be enjoyed in the garden of historic Brough House.

Saturday 22 August 2026
Brough House, Maitland
Tickets > https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/paperhangings-of-the-past-a-history-of-wallpapers-in-australia-lecture/

Image: Caroline Simpson Library, Museums of History NSW.

11/08/2026

Have your say: Nominations are now open for the Blue Plaques NSW program - a NSW Government initiative recognising the remarkable people, groups and events that have left a lasting impact on our state's history.

Find out more and have your say > https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/blue-plaques-nsw-nominations-now-open

09/08/2026

Trash or Treasure? Can you pick what these interesting items are worth?

Filmed at Norman Lindsay Gallery, watch the full pilot episode of Antiques Roadshow Australia online now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-bVPT_sdr0

To see more episodes filmed, support the show by watching the pilot and sharing with your friends and followers.

Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum

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Upper Fort Street
Sydney, NSW
2000

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.au/nsw/

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