School holidays

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.

When
Every Sunday during the school holidays
- Sunday 19 January 2025, 10.30am & 11am & 11.30am & 12pm
- Sunday 26 January 2025, 10.30am & 11am & 11.30am & 12pm
- Sunday 2 February 2025, 10.30am & 11am & 11.30am & 12pm

Basket weaving
Join Muru Mittigar for a fun and simple basket weaving activity. Families are welcome to drop in and craft their own baskets to take home.

When
- Sunday 19 January 2025, 11am–1pm
- Sunday 9 February 2025, 11am–1pm

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.

Rouse Hill House is currently closed in preparation for upcoming conservation works; however, there is still plenty to see and do at Rouse Hill Estate. Visitors are welcome to meet the animals, explore the schoolhouse and stables, take a virtual tour of the historic house, and get hands-on with Rouse Hill Estate in LEGO® bricks! Keep an eye on our website for information about the reopening of the house for visitor tours.

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. 
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View of the interior of the Hyde Park Barracks shop

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