Experience our wildflowers without stepping outside
Kathleen McArthur is a name synonymous with Sunshine Coast wildflowers. Experience her work at Bankfoot House and Landsborough Museum as well as exquisite scientific illustrations by the Scott sisters.
A gifted wildflower artist and author, the Kathleen McArthur collection, held by Sunshine Coast Council, includes more than 300 artworks, publications, and other written works.
Kathleen McArthur painting wildflowers
From 15 August to 7 December, celebrate her legacy and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of wildflowers through exhibitions and events at Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct in Glass House Mountains and at Landsborough Museum.
Entry to both venues is free, and both venues are open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–3pm.
Bankfoot House Exhibition
At Bankfoot House, explore This Unique Wilderness, celebrating the life and legacy of Kathleen McArthur. You’ll find her stunning wildflower artworks and writings, including pieces from the Save Cooloola campaign, displayed thanks to Arts and Heritage Levy funding.
During the exhibition you can also experience a range of programs from a Wildflower Acrylics and a Glass House Mountains Flora workshop to a Kathleen McArthur heritage talk by Wildlife Queensland.
Landsborough Museum Exhibition
Meanwhile, Landsborough Museum will host Transformations: Art of the Scott Sisters, on loan from the Australian Museum, featuring exquisite scientific illustrations of butterflies and moths by Helena and Harriet Scott.
The exhibition includes a spotlight on Kathleen McArthur’s nature-inspired art, live insect encounters, and drawing activities.
The Kathleen McArthur Collection is available on council’s website alongside a 22-episode podcast series, taking you on an audio journey through her life.
Learn more at heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
More wildflowers
Wildflower Festival 16-31 August.
Walks and activities across the Sunshine Coast
Wildflowering by Design exhibition
17 October to 30 November, Caloundra Regional Gallery