Galleries & Museums
Galleries & Museums
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
The Blue Mountains’ cultural heritage dates back tens of thousands of years, when the region was inhabited by the Gundungurra and Darug Tribes. Our Blue Mountains Greater World Heritage Area remains their ancestral home, with that rich history imprinted on every rock formation, cave and even the land itself.
Who can gaze at the Three Sisters without wondering about the legend behind it, the story of Meehi, Wimla and Gunnedoo? Then there are the ancient galleries, rock paintings hidden on eternal canvases such as Walls Cave in the Blue Mountains National Park.
Perhaps it's the light, the blue haze created by the eucalyptus oil, the rugged beauty of the bushland or the golden glow of the sandstone escarpment at sunset – but from these ancient markings, to the bohemian fantasies of the legendary Norman Lindsay and the bold creations of our modern artists, this region has always inspired creativity.
To explore our culture and art, visit one of many galleries, such as the fascinating Norman Lindsay Gallery at Faulconbridge or the contemporary Lost Bear Gallery.
To further explore the history of the Blue Mountains, wander around one of the Blue Mountains National Park’s historic sites at Hill End and Hartley Village; or take a stroll through one of our National Trust properties, such as Everglades or the Woodford Academy.
