Opening hours

Museum

Wednesday to Sunday | 10am–4pm

Shop open during museum hours or shop online today

Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day

Gardens and grounds open daily, daylight hours

Free entry

To manage capacity and safety within the museum, please pre-book tickets online before you visit.

Eat & drink

Estate Vaucluse House

Wednesday to Sunday, 11am–4pm

Bookings essential. Please check the Estate Vaucluse House website for details and up-to-date opening hours.

Things to remember

  • All umbrellas and bags over handbag size must be cloaked.
  • Strollers are not allowed in the main house, but can be left at reception.
  • Professional camera equipment, including tripods, lighting etc, must be left at reception 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.
  • Wear enclosed shoes if you’re keen on exploring the gardens and grounds to their full extent.
  • Bring a hat and sunscreen as it’s easy to spend many hours in the gardens – and bring a picnic to enjoy.
  • Members get more: access exclusive experiences and events, 20% off public programs plus 10% off at our shops and cafes. Learn more

Interior of Estate Vaucluse House

Eat & drink

Our distinctive collection of outstanding properties offers the perfect combination of dining, ambience, culture and history

View of the interior of the Hyde Park Barracks shop

Shop with us

On your next visit to Vaucluse House, make sure to call into the museum shop.

Members photoshoot at Rouse Hill Estate

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