Step back in time to the early settlement of the Yarra Valley
Have you ever wondered how the pioneers of the Yarra Valley lived a 100 or more years ago? Take a trip back in time, to Mont De Lancey and an authentic recreation of pioneer life that will engage and entertain you and your family. Wandin's earliest brick homestead and its gardens have been fully restored and you can even meet some of the descendants of the pioneer families who will bring local history alive as you tour this award-winning heritage attraction in the beautiful Yarra Valley.
Group tours, weddings, school groups, special functions and the general public are all catered for. If you haven't experienced Mont De Lancey yet, you owe it to yourself to come and have a look. Our volunteer guides are waiting to welcome you.
Located in Wandin, Victoria, Australia, Mont De Lancey Historical Home and Museum features an historic home and 1880's Slab Kitchen, gardens, museum, chapel Heritage Education Centre and blacksmiths shop.
The establishment of Mont De Lancey was made possible by a most generous gift of property from members of the Sebire family, and the enthusiastic and material support of the descendants of the community's pioneers. This allows each of us, our children and their children, to develop a pride in the achievements of our past which can be shared by all who visit this area, part of Victoria's magnificent Yarra Valley.
Photographic Competition 2012 at Mont De Lancey
Watch this space for more information.
Museum Gift Shop and Bookstore
The Gift Shop specialises in a variety of local handmade gifts as well as a wide selection of books about the regional history.
Here are some of the publications currently available:
- Images of the Dandenongs
- The Dandenongs
- Railways of the Yarra Valley by Nick Anchem
- Dreams from a Suitcase - Recollections of Italian Settlers in the Yarra Valley
- As I Remember - Memories of life in the Wandin District
- Wandin and Its Origins
- Upper Yarra Dam - A 1950's construction town
- Wandin Yallock State School 1033 History & Roll book 1885-1985
- A series of childrens books titled 'My Adventure Books' by Jo Rothwell
These publications are available by mail order:
Exhibition Space Available at Mont De Lancey
Mont De Lancey offers exhibitors a range of Indoor and Outdoor spaces ideal for any size exhibition. Click here for more details.
The Slab Kitchen at Mont De Lancey
The Gardens
View across Yarra Valley from the homestead
Farmers Market at Mont De Lancey. Every second Saturday of each month.
More details
Bastille Day Celebrations
Bastille Day Celebrations will not take place in 2012, however, we are looking to hold a Spring Music Festival.
Watch this space. Details soon.
Mount Row Manor
8th September - 30th September
A unique exhibition that aims to create the furniture and furnishings of a 600 year old medieval manor hall as seen thru the eyes of designers Louise Le Page and George O'Brien.
Free entry to Exhibition.
Mont De Lancey Art Show
Sponsored by the Wandin & Seville Bank
5th August - 26th August
10am - 4.30pm
Free entry to Exhibition.
Blacksmiths Open Day
Sunday 14th October
10am - 4pm
Entry: Adults $10; Children free.
Wandin Draught Horse & Machinery Festival
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th November; 10am - 4pm
Entry: Adults $10; Children free.
Watch this space!
Photography Competition and Exhibition 2012
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Gallery Openings
Gallery Open 10am - 4:30pm. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays unless otherwise advised.
Free entry to gallery only.
Eastern Woodturners Inc
Meetings at Mont De Lancey on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, starting at 7:00pm. Visitors and New members are most welcome.
# 4 - In 1892 Mr C Thomas Briggs, a pioneer fruitgrower, established the first commercial passion fruit culture in Victoria. The first seeds were obtained from a plant growing in the garden of Mr George E Overton. Mr Briggs encountered difficulties at first in selling the fruit, for, at the time it was virtually unknown in Victoria.
MONT DE LANCEY
71 Wellington Road, Wandin
PO Box 316, Wandin,
Victoria, 3139
Tel: +61 3 5964 2088
Fax: +61 3 5964 3855
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
10:00am to 4:30pm
Last tour - 3:30pm
Group Tours also available Monday & Tuesday by appointment
Open Public Holidays
Closed Good Friday
Christmas Hours
Closed December 24th, re-open Wednesday 2nd January 2013.