Vaucluse House
Workshop
Weaving on Country with Malima
Malima, a family business from the La Perouse Aboriginal Community, share traditional Aboriginal weaving techniques. In this immersive workshop, learn about cultural knowledge and practices that connect weaving to Country
Thursday 16 July 11am–12.30pm
Tour
An Evening at Vaucluse House
Experience the Wentworths’ picturesque estate and harbourside retreat in an exclusive and intimate tour after dark
Thursday 4 June 6pm–8pm
Conservation in action: Vaucluse House outbuilding conservation works
Dating from around 1840, these outbuildings are in the service yard, the historical core of household service activities at Vaucluse House
Conservation in action: Wentworth Mausoleum conservation works
Completed in 1874, the Wentworth Mausoleum is a rare and significant example of private Victorian funerary architecture in Australia
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New ways to explore Vaucluse House and its gardens
We’ve been working on two exciting new projects to make Vaucluse House and its grounds more accessible, offering visitors flexible and inclusive ways to connect with this remarkable estate
Tour
Members: Wentworth Mausoleum Tour
Enjoy a members-only walking tour of the rarely opened Wentworth Mausoleum and learn about William Charles Wentworth’s extravagant 1873 state funeral
Wednesday 16 September 2pm–3.30pm
Creatives selected for inaugural Vaucluse House Creative and Cultural Residency
Museums of History NSW is pleased to announce the four creatives who will be participating in the inaugural Vaucluse House Creative and Cultural Residency program
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Vaucluse House, Waterfall, Ponds & Rill Conservation Project
Watch the update on this conservation project that has preserved the integrity and heritage significance of this important waterway
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Donors’ special viewing of conservation works at Vaucluse House
On a perfect autumn day in late May, Museums of History NSW donors attended a special behind-the-scenes presentation to learn about the conservation works currently underway on the waterfall, ponds and stone-lined rill (creek) in the grounds of Vaucluse House