Description

Discover the story of Melbourne with a visit to Como House. Known by many Melburnians as ‘the white house on the hill,’ Como overlooks the Birrurung (Yarra) river and is surrounded by a pleasure garden and community parkland.

Como House is an atmospheric town mansion presented as a family home. The interiors reflect the tastes and style of the Armytages, who resided there for 95 years and considered it an 'oasis'. It was the first house museum in Australia acquired with furniture, domestic technology and decorative arts. Como was a home but also a place of work, and the original servants’ quarters are preserved. Leila Armytage called her home ‘the last remaining oasis.’

What's On

Como will be open for anyone to wander through at their leisure (usually access is by guided tour only). Our knowledgeable guides will be in the house and able to answer any questions you have.