Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum
Description
Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum is a historic museum complex surrounded by 2.25 hectares of bushland. Established in 1884, the historical buildings, walking tracks, cottage garden, barbecue area and family playground are the perfect place to explore early history in Whitehorse. The cottage adjoins the Yarran Dheran bushland park in the heart of Mitcham.
What's On
Come along for a special opportunity to explore inside Schwerkolt Cottage and learn about its construction and history. Tour the 19th-century stone cottage with a guide and walk around the barn, smithy, smokehouse, cellar and orcharding shed.
Explore the local history room with Whitehorse Historical Society and warm up with a Devonshire tea.
The Needlework Tapestry Guild of Victoria will be inside the museum giving demonstrations. See stunning examples of furniture and wood craft on display by the Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking.
Children's Activities
Kids can see the Pepperwood Farm doll house inside the museum and get inspired to create their own fairy house or furniture at craft activity stations. The extensive grounds also include a barbecue area and family playground.
Images: (1) Schwerkolt Cottage. (2) Schwerkolt Cottage kitchen door. (3) Smokehouse and Schwerkolt Museum, (4) Inside Schwerkolt Museum with Pepperwood Farm doll house. All photos: courtesy of Whitehorse City Council.
Important Details
Time & Date
Sunday 28 July
Open access 12pm-4pm
Tours run 12.30pm, 1.30pm + 2.30pm
Running for 20 minutes in groups of 16
Park at Deep Creek Road entrance and wait for tours in the cottage garden
ACCESSIBILITY
Partially wheelchair accessible, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking nearby
Location
2-10 Deep Creek Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132
