Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead & Museum

Come and enjoy Mont De Lancey; located less than an hour's drive from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley, it is an excellent destination for a day trip. Experience a guided tour of the Historic Homestead and slab kitchen, the beautiful gardens, St Mary's Chapel, Blacksmiths and vintage Machinery with one of the volunteers. After your guided tour you are welcome to browse the grounds and extensive museum collection at your leisure. The Pioneer 1880's homestead is furnished with items from homes of descendants of pioneer Families. Explore the slab hut kitchen which contains many household items of the era, plus the properties Blacksmiths, wood-turning and vintage machinery displays. The Homestead's beautiful gardens are set in lawns graced by beautiful trees including a magnificent spreading oak. Whether it be the rich rustic colours of autumn or come spring its blossom time, the white and pink of the flowering cherries and the purple of the lilacs make a stunning setting. The collections which make up the Museum has a rich array of items from family, working and social life of the pioneer families displayed in a comprehensive collection of photographs and artefacts.