Description

Made of imposing bluestone, All Saints' Church is the largest and one of the most decorated churches in Melbourne. Construction commenced in 1858 and continued over three principal phases concluding in 1892. Throughout its life, the church has added to its extensive decorative scheme.

Highlights include its detailed stencil work; a significant collection of 18th- and 19th-century French and Italian copies of the Old Masters; a large and exquisitely carved memorial screen; a pair of imposing gas lamps from St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in the UK; a 19th-century Venetian mosaic; and a life-size Crucifixion scene, the only work in Australia by English Arts and Crafts sculptor Alec Miller. The façade of the church is currently undergoing major stonework restoration.

What's On

Visitors will be able to wander freely through the space with an informative printed guide. Volunteers will be on hand to accompany individuals or small groups through the space.