SOLD OUT- Ticket link will take you to the waitlist Immerse yourself in 19th century Melbourne in ‘Hanging by a Thread: The Ways Of Women’, a story of 4 women’s lives. 'Hanging by a Thread: The Ways of Women' is a 50 minute prologue performance that culminates at Old Treasury Building's current exhibition 'Wayward […]
SOLD OUT- Ticket link will take you to the waitlist Immerse yourself in 19th century Melbourne in ‘Hanging by a Thread: The Ways Of Women’, a story of 4 women’s lives. 'Hanging by a Thread: The Ways of Women' is a 50 minute prologue performance that culminates at Old Treasury Building's current exhibition 'Wayward […]
Enjoy a walk around the the impressive grounds of the University of Melbourne (established in 1853). The University features a fabulous collection of architecture of different styles as well as some very beautiful grounds dotted with public art and architectural treasures. Some of you might recall that I did this walk many years ago but […]
As one of the oldest art forms, monumental sculpture has been presented in spectacular outdoor settings since antiquity. The princely estates of Renaissance and Baroque Europe were populated with marble nymphs and classical deities. Major art museums throughout the world feature large-scale sculpture in their gardens and courtyards. But the idea of a park or […]
Sir Arthur Ernest Streeton (8 April 1867 – 1 September 1943) was one of Australia's most important landscape painters and a leading member of the Heidelberg School of Australian Impression. He also served as an Official War Artist in World War I. The NGV is presenting a major exhibition on Streeton starting in April so […]
Milan is an extraordinary city - a city with an incredible historical pedigree. It is an industrial and a design centre, and it is fashion capital and it celebrates for the arts and so much more... As Giorgio Armani said "Milan is a true metropolis: strong and fearless but welcoming, too. Little by little, I […]
This walking tour will meander through the CBD seeking out some of Melbourne’s incredibly diverse sculptures (and public art). Our walk will take us from the State Library of Victoria to the Parliamentary precinct Ticket $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Enjoy an armchair illustrated visit to the glorious city of Venice. As Lord Byron wrote - “She looks a sea Cybele, fresh from ocean rising with her tiara of proud towers. At airy distance, with majestic motion, A ruler of the waters and their powers. And such she was; her daughters had their dowers. From […]
The Kingdom of Denmark boasts a magnificent array of castles, manor houses and palaces. This illustrated lecture will reveal some of the finest examples including: Frederiksborg, Kronborg, Rosenborg, Christiansborg Palace (The Danish Parliament Building and former Royal Palace) and the Amalienborg Palace (main residence of the Royal Family). Experience these and many other fine regal […]
Genoa was once the capital of one of the most powerful maritime republics for over seven centuries, from the 11th century to 1797. It was nicknamed la Superba ("the proud one"). Genoa offers an incredible cityscape with fine buildings and monuments. This lecture will take you to on of Italy's great cities. Pictured - Palace […]
This walking tour will meander through the CBD seeking out some of Melbourne’s incredibly diverse sculptures (and public art). Our walk will take us from the State Library of Victoria to the Parliamentary precinct Ticket $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Enjoy an armchair illustrated visit to four of my favourite cities of the Veneto - Verona, Padova, Padua and Vicenza. All once part of the Venetian empire these cities offer a rich and colourful history, superb art and architectural heritage and so much more... Bring memories of past visits or be inspired to plan a […]
This walking tour will weave through the streets and lanes of Melbourne's 'Belgravia', the delightful suburb of East Melbourne with its fine streetscapes and beautiful architecture. Ticket $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
This walking tour will weave through the streets and lanes of Melbourne's 'Belgravia', the delightful suburb of East Melbourne with its fine streetscapes and beautiful architecture. Ticket $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Explore Italy's stunning lake region on a magical journey. See beautiful lakeshore villages, glorious villas, superb natural landscapes and discover the fascinating history of this part of Italy This lecture is being presented using Zoom by Kenneth Park and Old Treasury Building Museum. A secure access link for the presentation will be emailed to you […]