Gardens and Landscapes of the Southern Highlands – Then and Now
Highlights
- Explore nearly 200 years of garden history through ten engaging digital displays at the Williams Gallery.
- Admire early photos of Bundanoon Gullies and botanical drawings by Louisa Atkinson, showcasing local heritage.
- Discover the charm of Hordern Gardens and Tulip Time, revealing the Southern Highlands' unique landscape character.
- Experience the cool climate's influence on local gardens, inspiring generations of passionate garden lovers.
In conjunction with the Southern Highlands Branch of the Australian Garden History Society the museum has reopened with an exciting digital exhibition in the Williams Gallery. Using ten digital screen displays the exhibition will take you through almost 200 years of landscapes and gardens both old and new.
Covering historical and current development of the Southern Highlands commercial and private gardens, this is a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
Each of the screens features a different theme including early photos of Bundanoon Gullies, the botanical drawings of Louisa Atkinson, the Hordern Gardens of Bowral, Tulip Time and a number of local gardens featured in Highlife magazine over the years.
The cool climate of the area has inspired successive generations of garden lovers to create the splendid gardens and landscapes that give the Southern Highlands such a distinctive character.
Images and Video
Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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