Unlocking The Collection

Our Special Interest Tours offer exclusive behind-the-scenes access to The Johnston Collection and allows visitors to see hidden aspects and interior details of items in our historic East Melbourne townhouse, Fairhall.

Join one of our expert volunteer guides and 'unlock the doors, lids and covers of objects in a small group limited to just 8 people. 

 Visitors enjoy:

• an introduction to The Johnston Collection by a knowledgeable volunteer guide
• an intimate tour experience in Fairhall exhibition house (no more than eight visitors)
• tea or Market Lane coffee served from Wedgwood bone china 
• behind-the-scenes access to Collection objects
• time after the tour to explore our exclusive range of gifts and homewares at our museum shop: TJC Emporium