Things to see and do
Galleries, Local artists and art trails
The light, scenery and surrounds of the Blue Mountains are an inspiration to artists and there are many places where you can view their creativity and work. Visit one of the many galleries exhibiting local work or you can follow the Artists Trail with new and upcoming events and exibitions listed monthly.
Slow down and amble through the Slow food Katoomba Heritage Walk for an enriching cultural experience
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Adrian Gilbert Art
Corner Easter and Holmes Streets, Leura, NSW, 2780
Visit the gallery attached to Adrian Gilbert's studio - just around the corner from Everglades House and Gardens in Leura. Adrian Gilbert Art Studio/Gallery exhibits a frequently changing selection of Adrian's work - but if you find... view details
Aitkens Australia in the Round
5 Wascoe Street, Glenbrook, NSW, 2773
Aitkens Australia in the Round is a unique and exciting gallery, display and museum all in one with a spectacular painted panorama of famous Australian destinations. The harbour-dominated beauty of Australia's Emerald City, Sydney along with... view details
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
30 Parke Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre showcases innovative and diverse cultural programs for enjoyment of visitors to the Blue Mountains. The Centre features the Blue Mountains City Art Gallery and the World Heritage Interpretive Centre. The World... view details
Braemar Gallery
104 Macquarie Road, Springwood, NSW, 2777
Opened in 1988, Braemar Gallery functions as a community gallery, hosting changing exhibitions that showcase works of local and regional artists. Situated in beautiful historic Braemar House, the gallery is a valuable community venue. Braemar has... view details
BS Glass Art
32 Mackellar Circle, Springwood, NSW, 2777
Barbara Stephenson has been working with glass for over twenty years and displays her unique works in her studio gallery at Springwood in the beautiful Blue Mountains. Nestled in a bushland backdrop lies The Glass Gallery, open every weekend. The... view details
Bygone Beautys Tearoom and Teapot Collection
20 - 22 Grose Street, Leura, NSW, 2780
Bygone Beautys is an antique emporium and tearoom at Leura, housing the world's largest private collection of teapots spanning three centuries. There are over 3,500 individual teapots on display. You can organise a "Treasured Teapot... view details
Eskbank House Museum
Bennett Street, Lithgow, NSW, 2790
Eskbank House Museum in Lithgow is a historic home, with splendid furniture, display of Lithgow Pottery and other period pieces, blacksmith's forge and a coach-house. Built in 1842 by Thomas Brown, Eskbank House is a sandstone building in the... view details
Everglades Gardens
37 Everglades Avenue, Leura, NSW, 2780
The National Trust brings Australia's heritage alive at Everglades Gardens. Drawing from the great traditions of European landscape design as well as the unique Blue Mountains bushland, Everglades will charm with its grace and... view details
Falls Gallery
161 Falls Road, Wentworth Falls, NSW, 2782
Established in 1989, Falls Gallery provides changing exhibitions of works on paper and ceramics by emerging and well established artists. This beautifully restored turn of the century weatherboard cottage is set in a large well established garden... view details
Fisher Blue Mountains Gallery
255 Great Western Highway, Blackheath, NSW, 2785
Fisher Blue Mountains Gallery is a dedicated, photographic art gallery on the Great Western Highway, in the village of Blackheath. The gallery sometimes hosts visiting exhibitions, but usually displays photographic, fine art prints from Rob... view details
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