Blundells Cottage
This tiny 1860 worker's dwelling has stood witness to a lot of changes in 157 years. The stone building underwent conservation works in 2017. Landscape and further conservation works will continue through to September 2018. This will include works to interpret the original land uses and conservation of the slab building.
The recently updated displays give an insight into the lives of the families who lived in the cottage and their experiences on the Limestone Plains from the colonial period to the time when Canberra was selected as the site for the Federal Capital and during the construction of modern Canberra. So for the first time, the museum will tell the whole twentieth century story of the cottage.
Bookings are not necessary unless bringing a large family group. Bookings for schools are available on Thursdays by email.
Please note: Blundell’s is over 150 years old, which means no air-conditioning and poor ventilation. From December – March, for not only your comfort, but also for your safety and that of our volunteers, we may need to close Blundell’s Cottage. We’ll keep you updated on any closures on the NCA website.
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Blundells Cottage -
Blundells Cottage interior -
Blundells Cottage interior, 1942 display
DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Saturdays: 10 am - 2 pm; Closed 22 April - 1 September 2018
COSTS
Free
ACCESSIBILITY
Suitable for guests with sufficient mobility to climb two or three steps, but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
Location
Blundells Cottage
Wendouree Drive, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Carpark
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #137 of 246 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
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“It's reopened!”
We were delighted to visit this historic cottage which has recently reopened after some important restoration work.
Whilst simply furnished and small you do get a real sense of what life was like in...
familyfrenzy
“Nice historical cottage”
This is a great place to see how families lived in the past. It is interesting to see the type of tools that were used.
Lini999
“A Humble Memorial”
Among all the grand and grandiose memorials dotted around Australia's national capital, Canberra, Blundell's Cottage is a humbler relic from days gone by.
It is a stone cottage on the shores of Lake...
David B
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