La Trobe's Cottage

Cnr Birdwood Avenue & Dallas Brooks Drive (near the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine), Melbourne.

Ph: 9656 9800 for all general enquiries.

Please note: La Trobe's Cottage will NOT be open on Sunday November 27, 2011.

Open: 2pm - 4pm every Sunday (October to May), last Sunday (June to September), Australia Day, 26 January, and some school holidays and special event days as listed here - no bookings required.

Admission: Adults $5, Children and Concession $3, Family $10

Tours / Bookings:

Tours of La Trobe's Cottage are available for groups and an optional tour of nearby Labassa in Caulfield can be included as a group tour package. Bookings essential on 8663 7260 or email bookings@nattrust.com.au.

Maximum group size: 40

Education / Schools:

Contact 8663 7260 to discover the different programs offered to primary and secondary levels and ESL, or email: bookings@nattrust.com.au.

History:

La Trobe's Cottage was the home of Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria's first Governor, and his wife Sophie and their children from 1839 to 1854. He arrived as Superintendent of the Port Phillip district of New South Wales and became Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria in 1851.

The cottage has been relocated from its original site at Jolimont but contains many pieces which belonged to La Trobe and his family. Charles La Trobe was responsible for many of the key cultural aspects of Melbourne - its library, university, museum, hospital and extensive parklands but it was only in 2006 that a statue was erected to acknowledge his legacy.

The National Trust celebrated his achievements in 2006 with the Year of La Trobe. Associated groups:The C. J. La Trobe Society promotes recognition and understanding of the achievements of Charles Joseph La Trobe, Victoria's first Lieutenant-Governor.

The Friends of La Trobe’s Cottage

The Friends of La Trobe’s Cottage group comes under the umbrella of The C. J. La Trobe Society and works to support the National Trust in maintaining the cottage, developing the site, and running activities and events.

The active committee is currently involved in many projects. If you would like to join please contact the Chair: John Drury 03 9646 2112.

Visit the Friends of La Trobe's Cottage Website for more detailed information on events, tours, education and news.