Bundanon is many things. An art museum embedded in the landscape. A wildlife sanctuary set on 1000 hectares. A gift to the Australian people. The vast array of experiences at this South Coast art destination means every visitor’s journey here will be different.
Relax at Bundanon with Afternoons at Ramox Café and enjoy live music from South Coast musicians, local wines or treat yourself to our signature Bundanon cocktail. Over a series of weekends Bundanon has curated a program of free live music by South Coast musicians. The chefs at Ramox Café have created a specialty Bundanon tonic, brewed with botanicals sourced from the Bundanon site, served exclusively at these events.
The Shoalhaven River at Bundanon. We may be biased, but surely there aren't many picnics spots more picturesque than this...Order the Artists Picnic and enjoy charcuterie, cheese, fruit and accoutrements with views of the Shoalhaven River. Picnic hampers are available to order in person at Ramox Cafe with a selection of local gourmet produce, prepared by Bundanon's Executive Chef Doug Innes-Will. Bundanon's new outdoor picnic tables are scattered across the property to make the most of the scenic
Bundanon Inspire
Sign up to Bundanon Inspire these school holidays, a completely free two-day artmaking course for high school students. Bundanon Inspire is a two-day artmaking program designed for young people between the ages of 12-18 who live in the Illawara and Shoalhaven.
The program is run by Bundanon’s Learning team and includes painting, printmaking, collaging, weaving and more, as well as bushwalks and exhibition tours in the Art Museum. The program includes a free shuttle bus service from Nowra, complimentary lunch, morning and afternoon tea. All artmaking materials used are also free.
To be part of the program reserve a spot here, please be there are limited spaces and attendance on both days is mandatory.
Family Fun Day
Looking for something creative to do these school holidays? Sign up to Family Fun Day here, a joint artmaking workshop for children and carers at Bundanon. Family Fun Day is an opportunity for children and carers to collaborate together to create artworks exploring how meaning and messages can be obscured, highlighted, revealed, or hidden. Tickets include Art Museum entry, all artmaking materials and a light lunch. For more information and to book a spot visit the Bundanon website.
Teacher’s Night
Bundanon is a learning landscape for all ages, with expansive education programs inspired by exhibition seasons, the Collection, First Nations culture and connection to Country, visiting artists, and the natural and built environments. Teachers and educators are invited to Teachers Nights a tailored education experience with Bundanon’s curators and Learning team. Enjoy an exhibition tour, artmaking activities and a light meal free of charge. Registration is required, visit the Bundanon website for more details.
Bundanon Mini
Time for the little ones to experience the Art Museum.
These sessions include a 30 minute art making activity with Bundanon’s Learning team. Please be sun-smart, bring a water bottle and a smock for your mini artist (or ask them to wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained).
Activities are suitable for children up to the age of 5. The art making activity is weather dependent. In rainy weather, children will complete guided activities in the Art Museum with Bundanon’s learning team. Children must remain accompanied by an adult throughout the program. Click here to learn more.
Their guided & self-guided walking tracks allow you to experience Bundanon’s iconic & historical landscape and learn all about the wild and wonderful plants and animals. All walks are suitable for all ages & fitness levels.
Bundanon runs regular guided bushwalks that require bookings – please check their What’s On page here for updates.
Their self-guided bushwalks include the following walks:
Bundanon also runs monthly cultural walks with local custodians Gadhungal Marring.
Bundanon’s breath-taking views down the Shoalhaven River, contemporary architecture, bush landscape and new Art Museum provide the perfect setting to say ‘I do’.
Two and a half hours from Sydney and Canberra on the South Coast of New South Wales, Bundanon features accommodation for up to 96 people. Your guests will be able to stop, be present and fully enjoy the experience, without the need to travel. Hold your ceremony outdoors in the natural amphitheatre overlooking the river, before moving into the award-winning Boyd Education Centre forecourt and hall for your reception.
Flexible packages allow you to stay one or two nights and bring your own styling, catering, and your choice of vendors to create your vision.
Click here for their wedding event spaces and for more information now.
Bundanon’s breath-taking views down the Shoalhaven River, award winning contemporary architecture, heritage buildings and bush landscape provide the ideal setting for exceptional events.
Ideal for conferences, weddings, retreats, and private functions, Bundanon’s wide range of multi purpose spaces can be transformed to create the perfect event.
Bundanon is a place charged by inspiration, where art and ideas are celebrated. By hosting your event at Bundanon, you are supporting the realisation of Arthur Boyd’s vision of an Art Museum and Artist in Residence and Learning programs. Click here to learn more.
Bundanon's opening hours and admission prices are here. Members and Children under 12 FREE. Bundanon is located across two sites, the Art Museum site and the historic Homestead site, both within twenty minutes of each other. Bundanon is twenty minutes from Nowra, on the Shoalhaven River, and one hour from the Southern Highlands and Wollongong.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
November 21, 2024 7:34 pm local time
170 Riversdale Road Illaroo New South Wales 2540, Australia
533 Bundanon Road Illaroo New South Wales 2540, Australia
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