Trinket or treasure?

The Royal Society of Tasmania’s Art and Antiques Roadshow on Saturday 10 January at Woolmers Estate is your chance to find out.

Renowned antique expert and valuer Warwick Oakman will be on hand to appraise family heirlooms and tell you whether that ornament your grandma left you is worth more than you thought.

The event is part of the Royal Society’s Hidden Treasures Exhibition, which runs at the historic Woolmers Estate, near Longford, from 4 January to 22 February. This extraordinary showcase features rarely seen artworks from the Northern Midlands of the 1850s, offering visitors a unique glimpse into Tasmania’s rich cultural heritage.

There is a $5 entry fee for the exhibition and $5 per item for appraisals (maximum of two items per visitor). Pre-bookings are through https://www.trybooking.com/DHXOL

There are more special event in the coming weeks:

• Sunday, 18 January: Landscape painting demonstration by renowned artist Darren Meader.
• Sunday, 25 January: The Life and Works of Louisa Anne Meredith – presented by Dr Anita Hansen, Dr Malcolm Ward, and Mary Koolhof OAM.
• Sunday, 1 February: Botanical painting technique demonstration by celebrated Tasmanian artist Lynne Uptin OAM.

Visitors can take home a full-colour illustrated exhibition brochure for $10 and participate in a silent auction for high-quality digital reproductions of the artworks displayed. Merchandise will also be available for sale.

The exhibition runs alongside the Unshackled Exhibition, creating a rich cultural experience for all attendees.

About the Royal Society of Tasmania

Founded in 1843, the Royal Society of Tasmania is Australia’s oldest scientific society, dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting public understanding of science, history, and the arts. Through lectures, publications, and community engagement, the Society fosters informed discussion and celebrates Tasmania’s rich intellectual and natural heritage.