Open House Melbourne

Visit the mansion and gardens and learn what it took to maintain the household and the estate, how the busy kitchen wing was run, the work of the servants, and what the lives, society, and leisure activities of the rich and famous pastoralists of the colony of Victoria were like.

Bring the whole family for a day out at the mansion including musical performances throughout, demonstrations in the kitchen and laundry areas and café onsite selling light food and beverages. Parks Victoria staff and volunteers will be on-site to chat to visitors about the building, and information will be available providing insights into the Mansion’s history, art, and architectural features.

While at Werribee Park, visitors are invited to wander through the grounds to discover the many other significant buildings, structures, gardens, and trees spanning the entire park, including the recently restored glasshouse

Werribee Park Garden Tour
Garden Tours will include garden history from 1877 to now, significant heritage listed trees, other garden focal points, lake & grotto, parterre, the glasshouses, and the restoration & maintenance of the gardens.