Blue Mountains Historical Society The Annual McLaughlin Lecture – Saturday 28 February 2026 Dr Catherine Bishop – ‘Fish Without Bicycles’ The Blue Mountains Historical Society (BMHS) will hold its annual McLaughlin Lecture on Saturday 28 February 2026 at the Lawson Mechanics Institute, 284 Great Western Highway, Lawson, commencing at 10.30am.

Everglades House & Gardens – National Trust NSW Museums of History NSW’s Collections on Tour series heads to Leura with an expert-led presentation, Q&A session and a collection display.  A Brighter Past: A Short History of Colour in NSW Homes. Discover the story of colour in the home in NSW and

Join Blue Mountains City Council’s Museum Talk for a fascinating local history talk on Thursday 26 Feb at 2.00pm at the Blue Mountains Theatre & Hub at Springwood. Hear from trustee, Ian Bridges, for insights into this amazing local icon; the Linden Observatory. Bookings essential.

BLUE MOUNTAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Tarella Historic Cottage Museum Monthly Open Day Sunday 22 February 2026 The Blue Mountains Historical Society (BMHS) will conduct its first community Open Day at Tarella, its Historic Cottage Museum, on Sunday 22 February 2026 from 10am to 3pm at 99 Blaxland Road,  Wentworth Falls. Visitors

21 February: Artist in Residence TalkWoodford Academy’s first 2026 Artist in Residence is Anke Stäcker, an urban photographer storyteller who transforms urban streets – particularly overlooked or deserted areas – into emotionally charged, subjective narratives through her photography. This successful program opens with the first presentation at 1pm.The Museum will