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  • The two-storey Georgian building facade of The Johnston Collection house museum, with small trees in the front garden.
  • A room at The Johnson Collection Georgian mansion with a large book case against a wall, open ledgers on a writing desk, and other objects relevant to a formal study space.
  • A room at The Johnson Collection Georgian mansion with a fireplace, a leather armchair, a dining table, rugs, objects d'art and paintings on the wall.
  • A ceramic cup and saucer, resting on a newspaper, with a coffee pot on a tray to the side.

The Johnston Collection

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Discover a secret, hidden gem in the heart of East Melbourne. The Johnston Collection house museum features an astonishing array of Georgian, Regency, and Louis XV fine and decorative arts and hosts a regular program of exhibitions, lectures and events.

Enjoy a tour of the historic townhouse, Fairhall, led by knowledgeable volunteer guides. View beautiful objects arranged in a domestic setting unfettered by ropes. This is an intimate experience, with no more than eight guests per guide. Your ticket includes tea/coffee served on delightful Wedgwood fine bone china. Tours are offered at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm and pre-booking is essential.

The house is located in a residential area so the address cannot be published, but that only adds to the mystery! Visitors are welcomed at Pullman on the Park and arrive at the museum via our courtesy bus – only a five-minute journey.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • Closed
Wednesday
  • 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm
Friday
  • 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm
Saturday
  • 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm
Sunday
  • 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm

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The Johnston Collection
192 Wellington Parade
East Melbourne 3002

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9416 2515
  • email address: hello@johnstoncollection.org
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