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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Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum
Tusculum Road, Valley Heights, NSW, 2777
Explore the oldest remaining roundhouse in NSW and witness restoration works being carried out on tramway and railway exhibits at the Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum. Enjoy a short ride on a steam tram and view the model railway... view details
Mount Victoria and District Historical Society Inc Museum
Mount Victoria Railway Station, Mount Victoria, NSW, 2786
The Mount Victoria and District Historical Society Inc Museum has an amazing collection of Australiana, spanning from the early explorers and convict times to more recent social history, as well as memorabilia, photographs and historic... 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
NSW Toy and Railway Museum and Leuralla Gardens
36 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW, 2780
Discover a unique collection of fabulous children's toys and trains at the Toy and Railway Museum. Explore a grand home and glorious gardens. Thousands of delighted families and collectors can't be wrong: it's a definite must for the... view details
Norman Lindsay Gallery
14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, via Chapman Parade, Faulconbridge, NSW, 2776
The Norman Lindsay Gallery is the former home of the illustrious artist and author, Norman Lindsay (1879-1969). Now open as a gallery and run by the National Trust (NSW), it displays the artist's oil paintings, watercolours, etchings, ship... 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
Katoomba Fine Art
98 Lurline Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
Welcome to Katoomba Fine Art, a long established commercial gallery on a grand scale. Discover paintings, sculpture and objects by leading Australian artists. Quality and originality is assured. There is a large exhibition space, sculpture garden,... view details
Hat Hill Gallery
3 Hat Hill Road, Blackheath, NSW, 2785
The Hat Hill Gallery is a commercial fine art gallery located in an original 1920s printing factory in Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, 120 kilometres west of Sydney. Presenting fine contemporary art created by artists of the Blue Mountains... view details
Waradah Aboriginal Centre
33-37 Echo Point Road, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
Imagine witnessing Australian Aboriginal culture in a contemporary gallery. Experience traditional dance, take part in interactive didgeridoo performances, examine authentic artworks, and take home genuine Aboriginal souvenirs. Learn about... view details
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