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Book Tickets

What makes a home, a home?

Home Comforts reveals new stories about the meaning of ‘home’ in the 1700s and 1800s.

Each room of Fairhall, our 1860s East Melbourne townhouse, has been re-imagined to explore
how technological innovations and global trade brought
a new sense of comfort to homes.

Discover over fifty historical quilts from the private collection of Melbourne-based
textile researcher and historian, Janet O’Dell, displayed alongside treasures of
British and European fine and decorative arts.

Experience Georgian and Regency family life ‘at home’ in the intimate, domestic setting of The Johnston Collection.

Programs

Access

Wheelchair Accessibility

Please note there is no lift in our house museum, Fairhall and access to the second floor requires climbing a steep staircase comprising 21 steps to the first landing and then a further 8 steps to reach the second level.

If you have any condition that requires special consideration, please contact us by email or by telephone +61 3 9416 2515 before you book a ticket online.

Facilities

An accessible and gender-neutral bathroom is available on the ground floor of the administration building.

Companion Cards and Carer Cards

The Johnston Collection recognises the Companion Card and the Carer Card.
Companion Card and Carer Card holders receive concession-priced tickets to all exhibitions and programs for themselves, and a complimentary ticket for their companion/carer.

Complimentary tickets for companions/carers can be arranged by calling the Collection on +61 3 9416 2515.