Colonial Cottage Museum

Step back in time and experience colonial family life with a tour of Wellington's oldest original cottage and its garden - the best example of its type in the country. Built by William Wallis in 1858, the cottage typifies the elegant late-Georgian style of housing built in Wellington through to 1870.

Stroll around the heritage garden at any time and take a tour of the cottage to learn about the lives of these early colonials.

Cottage tour and admission:
$8 for adults, $4 for children (5-14 years). Under 5 years are free.

Open (12 February to 24 December 2011):
Saturday and Sunday 12 to 4pm

Special summer opening hours (4 January to 18 March 2012):
open 12 to 4pm every day with tours on the hour from 12 to 3pm

Open by arrangement for group tours and education visits Tuesday to Thursday. Contact us to plan your visit.

How to find us - the Colonial Cottage Museum is within walking distance of central Wellington. See what's on at the Museum or the activities and tours provided. Learn more about the Museum and it's intriguing history or take a sneak peak inside with this 3d view.