National Trust Australia - ACT

One of many centenaries next year!

Do you have memories of the iconic Sydney and Melbourne buildings in the heart of Canberra's civic centre? Whether you were a business owner, employee, regular customer, or have family members who were, Canberra Museum and Gallery would love to hear from you.

CMAG will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the buildings in 2027 with a special exhibition.

We are looking for people willing to:
• share oral or written histories
• lend photographs, memorabilia, or other items for display

If you can help, please email [email protected] with the subject line ‘Sydney and Melbourne Buildings’.

Did the ACT Budget have anything for heritage? National Trust ACT thanks the ACT Govt for their ongoing support as we continue to promote and advocate for our precious heritage

Today is Reconciliation Day. For Crace Holdings and Gungahlin Homestead Estate, reconciliation means designing with Country and for Country. Honouring First Nations knowledge and embedding it in how we listen, plan and make decisions on this land.

Meet cultural ecologist Dr Chels Marshall and share her fascinating insights about how the world's oldest living sustainable culture can bring rejuvenation, biodiversity and resilience into modern planning.

https://www.craceholdings.com.au/stories/chelsea-marshall-designing-from-country-interview

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as the traditional custodians of this very special place.

The Australian Garden History Society's Winter Lecture may be of interest to you and non-members of AGHS are welcome. On Wednesday 10 June, Mark Butz will be talking about Majura House, one of Canberra’s oldest buildings. Read more about it and book on Trybooking

Majura House and the future of the past Winter Lecture 2026 presented by Mark Butz. As we move closer to the centenary of our national parliament, let’s look at the preceding hundred...

If you are curious and want to expand your understanding and appreciation of our shared heritage with tangible, hands-on experiences, a membership with the National Trust ACT may be just what you are looking for.

Get first dibs on interesting heritage walks, talks and tours in the ACT and surrounding region, or maybe join one of our longer tours to experience the heritage of other states.

If you are travelling in Australia or overseas, your membership gets you free or discounted entry into hundreds of National Trust properties.

What are you waiting for – sign up for membership before 31 May to access our special offer to waive the normal joining fee of $40.

Go to https://australianheritagefestival.org.au/page/become-a-member

A lovely day in the Southern Highlands (despite the rain)! A visit to the Mittagong Mushroom Farm in an old railway tunnel in the morning, delicious pies at the Sutton Forest Inn and then Golden Vale Homestead!

Great to visit the seldom opened National Trust property in the soggy Southern Highlands. Thanks to volunteers for making us so welcome . A must return for spring.

Enjoy autumn and with one of our brochures from Regatta Point Visitors Centre. Uncover stories, delight in architecture and our heritage.

Don't miss out - offer ends soon.

Membership opens the door to over 1,000 remarkable destinations across Australia and the world, from grand estates and historic gardens to iconic landmarks, galleries and breathtaking landscapes.

By joining, you’re helping to protect these special places for today and generations to come.

Head to AHF website: https://australianheritagefestival.org.au/page/become-a-member
to access this special offer

Photo: Driveway leading to the heritage listed Tuggeranong Homestead, resplendent in Autumn colours.