Rouse Hill Estate
Rouse Hill Estate is open however the main house and arcade are closed for essential conservation works until July 2025. All other areas of Rouse Hill Estate remain open for visitors.
Meet the animals
Come to Rouse Hill Estate to see the sheep, horses and chickens on our Meet the Animals tour. Book with our front of house staff on arrival.
Please note spaces on the tour are limited and are not guaranteed. If you miss out on a tour the animals can still be viewed and photos taken all day.
When
Every Sunday 10.30am and 11.30am
Basket weaving
Join Muru Mittigar once per month for a fun and simple basket weaving activity. Families are welcome to drop in and craft their own baskets to take home.
When
Sunday 13 April 2025, 11am–1pm
Rouse Hill Estate in LEGO® Bricks
This ‘explore and build’ display features amazing models of the iconic Rouse Hill House, outbuildings, stable and barns constructed from LEGO® bricks with breathtaking architectural detail and accuracy. Create your own house and farm with over 200,000 loose LEGO® bricks.
When
Every Sunday 10am–3.45pm
Rouse Hill conservation works 2024–25
After detailed condition inspections of the state heritage–listed Rouse Hill Estate, MHNSW’s Capital Works and Heritage teams have begun a large-scale conservation project that will sensitively address a range of identified issues at the site
Opening hours
Sunday | 10am–4pm
Shop open during museum hours or shop online today
Closed Christmas Day
Free entry
We recommend that you pre-book tickets online before you visit.
Things to remember
- When entering the historic house you’ll need to take off your shoes or wear the ‘over-shoes’ provided.
- Most of the museum experience takes place outside so please wear weather appropriate clothing. Don’t forget sunscreen and a hat.
- Please bring water or drinks to keep hydrated as there is no shop onsite.
- You are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds.
- Large or bulky items such as backpacks, strollers and umbrellas are not allowed inside the house.
- Professional camera equipment, including tripods, lighting etc, are not allowed inside unless you have organised permission beforehand. For more information, please view our Photography conditions of use.
- Hand sanitiser is available for the safety and wellbeing of our visitors, members, staff and volunteers.
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Members get more: access exclusive experiences and events, 20% off public programs plus 10% off at our shops and cafes. Learn more
