Stories of Darebin: Guided History Tours

Bundoora Homestead Art Centre is the City of Darebin's public art gallery.  It is also a gorgeous heritage house, gardens and cafe.  When you visit you will be able to view beautiful art exhibitions, learn about the history of the house, stroll in our gorgeous gardens and have a delicious snack or meal in our cafe.We also host a range of free and low-cost workshops, talks, master classes and school holiday programs.Phone - (03) 9496 1060Email - bundoorahomestead@darebin.vic.gov.auWeb -https://arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/Arts-venues/Bundoora-Homestead-Art-CentreHours - Wed- Fri: 11am–4pm Saturday: 10am–4pmAdmission - FREE!

Bundoora Homestead Art Centre

Discover the rich history of Bundoora Homestead Art Centre with a guided tour of this architecturally and historically significant site.

Uncover Darebin’s unique history! Join our guided history tours and hear the fascinating stories that shaped the historic Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, and the land on which it was built.Bundoora Homestead is built on the lands of the Wurrundjeri Woi-wurrung people who have lived and shared culture on Country for tens of thousands of years. Discover the story of Bundoora Homestead Art Centre with a guided tour of this architecturally and historically significant site.Built in 1900, the Homestead is a fourteen room, two storey Queen Anne building. The interior contains outstanding examples of architectural pyrography work and other fine craftsmanship, including several pieces of stained glass attributed to Auguste Fischer, a leader in Arts and Crafts circles and an important glass artist of the period.The building and its later use as a psychiatric repatriation facility, has important social associations as its acquisition indicated the urgent need for accommodation and services for the care of returned service personnel.Today, Bundoora Homestead Art Centre operates as a historic house and thriving contemporary art gallery, presenting a dynamic program of exhibitions and events. Topics you will learn about on the tour:<ul><li>Indigenous custodianship of Country</li><li>The commissioning and origins of the house as the Smith family home</li><li>Unique architectural features of the Queen Anne style mansion</li><li>The transformation of the Homestead into a convalescent farm and repatriation hospital</li><li>The discovery of an internationally significant medical treatment</li><li>Bundoora Homestead’s present day use as an arts and cultural facility</li><li>Learn about the Homestead's current season of exhibitions</li></ul>Following the tour, we invite you to join us for Devonshire tea in our onsite café, or stay on to explore our beautiful heritage gardens. <h3>Date/ Time</h3>Thursday 26 February | 11:30 AM-12:15PMSaturday 21 March | 11:30 AM-12:15PMThursday 30 April | 11:30 AM-12:15PMSaturday 23 May | 11:30 AM-12:15PMThursday 18 June | 11:30 - 12:15PM <h3>Cost</h3>$10 | Tour only$20 | Tour + Devonshire Tea (A pot of tea, two scones, jam &amp; cream).(tickets incur a booking fee) <h2>Other information:</h2>Please note we are a cash-free venue.To plan your visit and for more information please <a href="https://arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/Arts-venues/Bundoora-Homestead-Art-Centre/Visit/Plan-your-visit" title="https://arts.darebin.vic.gov.au/Arts-venues/Bundoora-Homestead-Art-Centre/Visit/Plan-your-visit" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here.</a>If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us we can be reached during opening hours via phone on 03 9496 1060 or by email at Bundoora.Homestead@darebin.vic.gov.au <h3>Privacy Collection Notice</h3>Darebin City Council collects, holds and manages personal information under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and health information under the Health Records Act 2001.For Information on how we handle your personal and health information in accordance with these Acts, please see our 91��Ƭ�� Privacy Statement at <a href="https://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Privacy-Statement" title="https://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Privacy-Statement" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Privacy-Statement</a> or ask us for a copy by emailing <a href="mailto:privacy.officer@darebin.vic.gov.au" title="mailto:privacy.officer@darebin.vic.gov.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">privacy.officer@darebin.vic.gov.au</a> <h3>Terms &amp; Conditions</h3>Please note for a refund of ticket to be considered we require at a minimum 48 hours notice.Please note general photography and short videos (for social media) may be recorded at this event for promotional use only and to document this event internally. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know once you arrive.Image Credit: Bundoora Homestead Art Centre 2019. Photography: Tiny Empire

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