217-219 Cotham Road, Kew, VIC 3101
T +61 3 9817 2300
Tour The Original Housemuseum
Tour The Original Housemuseum

Enter an inspiring world where contemporary art and domestic living merge into a unique 'housemuseum'.

See Howard Arkley's largest painting in the Housemuseum dining room, explore the artefacts and personal effects of the resident family, hear the Music Room's concert organ and experience the Housemuseum's unique architecture.

The Housemuseum is open for pre-booked guided tours on designated days each year. Please see below for available dates and times for 2026.

Each visiting session lasts one and a quarter hours and is limited to 26 people.

Bookings are also available for private groups and school groups of Year 9 to 12 students up to 30 people (minimum 20 people).

Cost of visit including guided tour of the Housemuseum and entry to the current exhibition at the adjacent Galleries is $40.00 per person or $25.00 per school student (Years 9 to 12) visiting as part of a school group.

BOOKING ENQUIRY
Please email or call us on +61 3 9817 2300 if you require futher details about making a booking.

Price for guided tour of Housesmuseum and entry to current exhibition in Galleries
$40.00 PER PERSON
$25.00 PER STUDENT (AS PART OF SCHOOL GROUP)
VIEW DATES
February 2026
  • Sunday 15
    10:30am 11:45am

  • Thursday 26
    10:30am 11:45am
March 2026
  • Sunday 15
    10:30am 11:45am
April 2026
  • Sunday 12
    10:30am 11:45am

  • Thursday 23
    10:30am 11:45am
May 2026
  • Sunday 10
    10:30am 11:45am

  • Thursday 21
    10:30am 11:45am
August 2026
  • Sunday 02
    10:30am 11:45am

  • Thursday 13
    10:30am 11:45am

  • Sunday 30
    10:30am 11:45am
September 2026
  • Thursday 10
    10:30am 11:45am

  • Sunday 27
    10:30am 11:45am
October 2026
  • Thursday 08
    10:30am 11:45am

  • Sunday 25
    10:30am 11:45am
November 2026
  • Thursday 05
    10:30am 11:45am

  • Sunday 22
    10:30am 11:45am
December 2026
  • Sunday 06
    10:30am 11:45am
Please Note
  • The Housemuseum is located in a residential area - please respect the surrounding neighbourhood
  • To minimise impacts on surrounding residential properties guests are asked not to park in Florence Avenue.
  • All guided tours are conducted in English
  • No children under the age of 12 years
  • Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the Housemuseum or in the gardens
  • Photography is permitted in all publicly accessible areas of the Housemuseum (no flash, tripods or selfie sticks)
  • Do not touch the artworks, sculptures or displays
  • No entry into areas of the Housemuseum which have been cordoned off
  • No sitting on furniture in the Housemuseum (except in Music Room)
  • No high or stiletto heels on timber floors and stairs
  • All large bags/rucksacks to be checked in on arrival
  • Small bags may be searched as a condition of entry to and on exiting the Housemuseum
Please Note

Aside from any liability that the Lyon Foundation, as owners of the Housemuseum, may have for any tort committed by them or their employees or agents, the Foundation will not be liable for any loss, damage or injury suffered by you, or caused by any acts or omissions of the Foundation or its employees or agents, or any other persons present at the Housemuseum.

You indemnify the Foundation as owner of the Housemuseum against all liability for or in respect of any claims, demands, actions, suits or proceedings, costs, expenses, loss, damage or injury arising out of or in connection with any of your acts or omissions while at the Housemuseum.