Visiting The Johnston Collection
A House Museum of Fine and Decorative Arts
The Johnston Collection is the legacy of William Johnston, an antique dealer and collector. He left his estate to the people of Victoria for their education and enjoyment. The collection ranges from the 17th to early 19th century and has great strengths in Georgian, Regency and Louis XV furniture, Empire and decorative arts.
Individual and groups bookings are available.
The Johnston Collection offers three guided tours daily Monday to Friday at 10.00am, 12.00 noon and 2.15pm.
Please contact us to make a booking.
TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND PARKING RIGHTS OF MR JOHNSTON’S RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOURS, WE ARE NOT PERMITTED BY OUR PLANNING PERMIT TO PUBLISH THE ADDRESS OF THE MUSEUM.
On the day of the appointed visit, visitors will be collected by courtesy bus from the foyer of the Hilton on the Park Hotel (Wellington Parade, near the Fitzroy Gardens). This arrangement is due to planning permit stipulations but adds a little intrigue to your visit that we hope you enjoy.
All tickets are prepaid. Tea/coffee and shortbread are served on arrival and included in the cost. From the time of collection to the time of return to the Hilton your tour will take approximately one and a half hours. Apart from our weekday guided tours, we also offer after hours tours on the second Saturday of the month at 10.00 am and at 7.00 pm on the third Thursday evening of the month. Tours are guided with only eight people assigned to each guide. Groups of up to 22 share the introductory welcome and tea/coffee and will then be divided into two or three groups for their tour through the house.
Our House Museum display is designed without ropes or barriers and we regret we are unable to admit children under the age of 8.
