La Trobe's Cottage
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The former home of Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe, and Melbourne's oldest surviving building.

๐Ÿ“œ Heritage-listed museum, former home of Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor, Charles Joseph La Trobe. ๐Ÿ” Melbourne's oldest surviving building, constructed from a prefabricated kit in 1839.

Why Go

๐Ÿก Experience colonial life in Melbourne.
๐ŸŒณ Enjoy a romantic garden re-created with 1840s/1850s plants.
๐Ÿ“š Learn about La Trobe family life and historical artefacts.
๐ŸŽจ View La Trobe's artwork and other artists' pictures (March).

Why Avoid

๐ŸŒก๏ธ Closes on days of extreme heat.

Tips

๐Ÿšถ Short walk from Royal Botanic Gardens and Shrine of Remembrance.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ January is Family month with activities for children.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults $5, Children/Concession $4, Family $12. National Trust Members FREE. Children FREE on select January Fridays.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Open October-April on Sundays 1pm-4pm, select January Fridays 10am-12pm. Closed Christmas Eve/Day, Grand Prix weekend, and days of extreme heat.

Getting There

๐Ÿ“ Dallas Brooks Drive, Kings Domain, near Shrine of Remembrance and Royal Botanic Gardens.
๐Ÿš‹ Take tram to Anzac Station, Stop 20.

What We Offer

๐Ÿ“ž Guided tours and group bookings are available.
๐Ÿ“ง For enquiries, contact bookings@nattrust.com.au or call 03 9656 9889.

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