Collections on Tour 2025

Museums of History NSW is on the road again, sharing our stories with the people of regional NSW.

Making Home: A Short History of Houses, Interiors and Gardens in NSW

Learn about the history of houses, interiors and gardens in NSW and explore material relevant to your locality. Drawing on Museums of History NSW’s rich collections at the Caroline Simpson Library, the State Archives and our museums, our experts will deliver illustrated presentations followed by a Q&A. There will also be an opportunity for you to view original collection material such as wallpaper, trade catalogues, tiles, architectural pattern books and historic garden sources.

MHNSW is delighted to be collaborating with the National Trust of Australia (NSW) for the first three events.

Talk schedule

Past program

A federation style house under construction

Collections on Tour 2024

Museums of History NSW has been on the road again, sharing our stories with the people of regional NSW

Explore our collections

Two strands of pearls, or more, v3 by Dianne Beevers

Regional NSW

Thanks to the support and involvement of our regional communities, audiences, peers and partners, our work and remit stretch across the state

c.1923 coloured sketch of alternative cantilever Sydney Harbour Bridge

State Archives Collection

Making history every day

Woodgraining tools, rollers, stamps, combs

Caroline Simpson Collection

Home and garden design, history and life