Eskbank House Museum and Lithgow City Council are collaborating with Kim Bagot-Hillier, an artist, printmaker and storyteller, to celebrate the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival in 2026 with the theme ‘Change’. The Festival at Eskbank House Museum includes an exhibition and four events
This exhibition explores the changing landscapes of gardens from colonial times to post-World War II. This exhibition is inspired by the artistic representation of plants, flowers and gardens within art, gardening magazines, flower seed catalogues and print from the 1850’s through to the 1950’s. A 100 year journey of how the Landscapes changed and gardens evolved.
Click the links below for more information about each event.
Exhibition: A New Landscape: Gardening From 1850 to 1950 running from 18 April to 21 May 2026, during museum open hours, Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm
Opening, Meet & Greet the Artist at Eskbank House Museumon Saturday 18 April 2026 at 2pm to 3pm Please RSVP for catering purposes https://events.humanitix.com/exhibition-a-new-landscape-gardening-from-1850-1950 This is a free event with light refreshments
History Talk – Gum Nuts, Rose Beds and Garden Plots at Eskbank House Museum on Thursday 23 April 2026 4pm to 5pm Please RSVP for catering purposes https://events.humanitix.com/gum-nuts-rose-beds-and-garden-plots this is a free event
Art workshop – Mono Printing from the Garden on Tuesday 28 April 2026 10am to 3pm at Eskbank House Museum. This is a ticketed event. Includes all materials and lunch. Bookings with the Artist https://events.humanitix.com/mono-printing-from-the-gardening $25 full, $20 concession, under 16 free.
Art workshop – Linocut Printmaking Design, Carve and Create!! on Tuesday 5 May 2026 10am to 3pm at Eskbank House Museum. This is a ticketed event. Includes all materials and lunch. Bookings with the Artist https://events.humanitix.com/mono-printing-from-the-gardening $25 full, $20 concession, under 16 free.