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Cartoon drawing of a child wearing a cloak and a hat, with a cartoon image of a metal bucket, superimposed into a real life image of Cooks' Cottage.
Until 20 Jul

Mid-Winter Medieval Medicines at Fitzroy Gardens

  • Family and kids
  • Activity

This winter come to Fitzroy Gardens to explore herbal remedies and learn about medieval medicines.

Starting off at the Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre, kids will wander through the Cooks’ Cottage herb garden learning how plants were used to cure colds, tummy aches, and other ailments. Take a short wander learning about plant-based medicines from other cultures before collecting your prize at the Visitor Centre.

Suitable for primary school-aged children, but adult assistance is necessary.

Price includes admission to Cooks' Cottage, accompanying adults receive a reduced admission price.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 11 Jul
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sat 12 Jul
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 13 Jul
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mon 14 Jul
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Tue 15 Jul
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Wed 16 Jul
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Thu 17 Jul
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Fri 18 Jul
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sat 19 Jul
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 20 Jul
  • 10am - 3pm 10:00am - 3:00pm

Location

Visitor Centre
Fitzroy Gardens
Wellington Parade
East Melbourne 3002

Open in maps location for Fitzroy Gardens

Price and bookings

Adult / general $4
Children $7.90

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9658 7204
  • Visit website for Mid-Winter Medieval Medicines at Fitzroy Gardens

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