Gardens Cottage
Situated in the Botanical Gardens, this two storey bluestone cottage was the home of the Portland Botanical Gardens' curator. It features a bedroom, nursery, kitchen, parlour and annexe. Furnished as a late nineteenth century workman's cottage, it contains historical and domestic items relating to the Portland area, including early household implements, christening gowns and early clothing. Local history books and postcards are also available.
Address:
Botanical Gardens, Glenelg Street, Portland, VIC
Tel:
0355231790
Hours:
2-4pm Wed and Sun (Summer and school holidays), also by appointment
Email:
Admission:
Adults $1.50, children under 12, 20c, students over 12, 30c, pensioners $1.00
Facilities:
Toilets, car parking, picnic area, sales outlet
Collection:
Approximately 1500 items