Como House and Garden
Highlights
- Explore Como House's historic interiors, showcasing 95 years of the Armytages' family legacy and Australian Regency architecture.
- Wander through the tranquil pleasure garden, designed in the 1850s, perfect for a relaxing picnic amidst lush greenery.
- Discover Melbourne's rich history through guided tours, available Wednesday to Sunday, revealing stories of booms and busts.
- Enjoy a refreshing break at the on-site café, offering food and refreshments in a picturesque setting.
Enjoy the calm of an urban pleasure garden and historic house, and discover the story of Melbourne with a visit to Como House.
Known by many Melburnians as ‘the white house on the hill’ Como overlooks the Birrurung (Yarra) river and is surrounded by a pleasure garden and community parkland.
Como is an atmospheric town mansion presented as a family home. The interiors reflect the tastes and style of the Armytages, who lived at Como for 95 years. It was the first house museum in Australia acquired with its contents of furniture, domestic technology and decorative arts. Como was a home but also a place of work, and the original servants’ quarters are preserved.
Built in 1847, Como House is an unusual mix of Australian Regency and classic Italianate architecture. The garden has retained many elements of its 1850s design.
Since colonisation, Como has changed with Melbourne, reflecting the booms and busts of Victoria’s history. This is the story you will hear on your visit.
Explore this iconic heritage landmark that stands as a world of its own and enjoy picnic in the magnificent gardens.
Guided tours of the house operate Wednesday to Sunday. Visit the National Trust website to see tour times and to book.
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Accreditations
- National Trust
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- National Trust
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Portable ramps.
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