Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum

Gallery, Gardens, and tour guide were excellent and overall the day out was very enjoyable and informative.The on site Cafe was however very disappointing. Coffee was very average and served in paper cups. We’re unable to cater for a small sized group and then we’re grumpy about eating a small snack on the bench outside.Suggest you take your own food and drink and enjoy a picnic in the gardens well away from the unwelcoming cafe.

It was only once we arrived that I recalled the main subject of his work. The galleries may not be suitable for all. Tour Guide Paul led us around the grounds and studios and provided great insights!

Beautiful grounds, such a great Australian story and fabulous cafe next door

Lovely house adorned with a selection of Lindsay’s watercolours (my favourites), oil paintings, etchings, ceramics and miniature ships. You can’t take photos inside. The tour is very informative and made me realise what an amazingly creative individual Lindsay was, who turned his hand to all sorts of arts and crafts, including some of the furniture inside the etching studio. Add the sculptures created in the sprawling garden and you begin to understand why the guide referred to him as a polymath. Perhaps the real revelation for me was the role played by his second wife, Rose. She understood the value of his work and applied entrepreneurial spirit which he implicitly trusted. And she became a master craftsman at etching, converting Lindsay’s plates into paper art form. The museum should however more readily advertise the times of these guided tours so that visits can coincide with the tours as they literally add a lot more colour to the life and art of the Lindsays. Also, if you have young children, there is a small section dedicated to the Magic Pudding but it is not a focus of the exhibition.

Fascinating gallery in gorgeous expansive grounds, the cafe next door is exceptional. The Lindsay big breakfast was exceptionally good as was the huge cinnamon waffle, amongst the very best I've ever had.Note, handicapped parking is at the rear, the steps at the front are difficult for the elderly. Otherwise all very, very good.Would love to do a model photoshoot in the grounds!

Excellent tour guide and gardens. Great coffee house be sure to book ahead a table on weekends.

This is a lovely historical house set in the beautiful natural landscape of the Australian bush. If you know and love Norman Lindsay (or even if you don't) , you will love this representations of his life through his art. The juxtaposition between his 'sirens' work and his Magic Pudding work is well curated. If can, get the guided tour. They have them at 11:30am and 1:30pm. We were walked through the gallery, the artist's studio and the etching gallery. The storytelling from the guide was definitely a highlight. The stories about Lindsay's life were great and really brought his artwork to life. The cafe is also worth stopping at too. Good coffee and nice staff.

One of the most unique galleries in the world, located in the Blue Mountains. From art to sculpture to model building, from galleries to walks in the bush, hiding away secret pools and statues. Truly remarkable celebrating one of Australia's greatest artist.

My partner surprised me with a 2 night stay at the Norman Lindsay Cottage. When we arrived I was not sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised! After a short little walk to the Cottage, located right beside the cafe, we walked in and I was amazed. It’s outside did not at all match it’s inside. The Cottage was fresh and new. It was clean and had everything we needed. The ladies working at the front office checked us in and were wonderful and told us so many interesting facts about the Gallery.I would definitely recommend staying a night or 2. Exploring blue mountains and then on your last day have breakfast at the cafe and then check out the gallery and grounds.