New exhibition presenting select works from the Lyon Collection by artists Marco Fusinato, Rosemary Laing, Louise Forthun, Daniel Crooks and New Acquisitions to the museum's permanent collection. Together these works showcase the fertile and energetic nature of contemporary Australian art.
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$10.00 PER PERSON
We regret to advise that public tours of the original Housemuseum remain suspended for the time being due to social distancing restrictions. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Housemuseum soon.
The original Lyon Housemuseum is available for pre-booked tours on designated days each year. Visits last one and a quarter hours and are limited to 25 people.
Cost of visit, including guided tour by a member of the Lyon family, is $25.00 per person for the general public and $12.00 per school student visiting as part of a school group.
If you are interested in visiting the original Housemuseum, please email or telephone +61 3 9817 2300 to make a booking.
$25.00 PER PERSON
Join artist Jon Campbell as he presents three of his artworks held in the Lyon Collection, discusses his ongoing practice and gives us a musical performance.
A prolific artist, Jon’s practice focuses on text-based works that are full of lyricism and humour. He constructs imagery with abstracted geometric elements which explore the colloquial language and culture of contemporary Australia.
Ticket includes admission to the current exhibition Lyon Collection Exh. #5.
Bring your kids to this workshop to learn how to draw absurd faces and monsters! Participants will have an opportunity to exhibit their creations in the museum’s front window, creating a mural of monsters. No prior skills necessary. All materials and refreshments are provided on the day.
$10.00 FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF BOROONDARA (please call the Galleries on 03 9817 1725 to reserve your ticket)
* This event is generously supported by the City of Boroondara and the Rotary Club of Balwyn.
Join us for this special talk by Professor Jaynie Anderson on how architects have developed their homes as museums.
Drawing on her recently published book Unconstrained Passions - the Architect’s House as a Museum, Anderson takes us on an erudite journey from the house museums of Renaissance Italy to contemporary Australia.
Join us for refreshments following the talk.
Ticket includes admission to the current exhibition Lyon Collection Exh. #5.
Join celebrated Melbourne artist and teacher Darren Wardle as he leads a two-hour hands-on workshop introducing participants to the fundamentals of painting. Learn how to mix colours, apply different brush techniques and construct visually engaging compositions. All materials and Coffee/tea/soft drinks are provided on the day.
$10.00 BOROONDARA RESIDENTS (please call the Galleries on 03 9817 1725 to reserve your ticket).
* This event is generously supported by the City of Boroondara and the Rotary Club of Balwyn.
Join Kerry Gardner AM, film director, author and cultural ambassador as she presents a history of Australia’s participation in the Venice Biennale and the impact this has had on the careers of presenting artists and on the global reception of Australian art.
Ticket includes admission to the current exhibition Lyon Collection Exh. #5.
From a visit to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection to the design of the Housemuseum, join the Melbourne architect and art collector Corbett Lyon as he takes us on an illustrated journey through his inspirations and design thinking for the Lyon Housemuseum.
Refreshments provided following the talk.
Ticket includes admission to the current exhibition Lyon Collection Exh. #5.
* Please note that this talk is being given at Lyon Housemuseum Galleries, 217 Cotham Road, Kew 3101 and does not included a tour of the original Housemuseum. The original Housemuseum remains closed for public tours due to COVID restrictions.
Our Architectural Drawing Class is back by popular demand.
Ever considered learning to draw in perspective like an architect? Spend a Saturday morning learning to draw alongside Corbett Lyon, equipped with his 40 years’ experience in architectural drawing and design. Enjoy learning the fundamentals of sketching and colouring.
Beginners and aficionados all welcome! Drawing paper and pens provided on the day.
Ticket includes admission to the current exhibition Lyon Housemuseum Exh. #5.
Join us for a complimentary Friday afternoon (2:30 pm - 3:30pm) tour with Siobhan Sloper, Gallery and Museum Manager every Friday at Housemuseum Galleries.
Spend an hour learning about the artists and artworks in our current exhibition Lyon Collection Exh. #5.
All groups welcome.
$10 GENERAL ADMISSION PER PERSON OR $8 CONCESSION
FREE FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OR UNDER