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Melbourne Sights

Johnston Collection

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Lonely Planet review for Johnston Collection

The collection of sharp-eyed antique dealer William Johnston is on show in this characteristic East Melbourne mansion. Rooms are decorated in an English country-house style, and also highlight specific interior-decorating fashions from last century – almost as fascinating as the pieces themselves. Visits come with a sense of mystique; for privacy reasons, you need to book a tour and be picked up from the nearby Hilton on the Park rather than just rocking up to the door. Tours depart three times daily; phone to reserve a place.

 

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    This is one of the great secrets of Melbourne... a must see

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    This wonderful collection focussing on the decorative arts of the English Georgian and Regency periods is one of the great secrets of Melbourne... a must see for visitors (and Melburnians) interested in the furniture, ceramics and glass of this period. They also have a notable collection of portrait miniatures. The guides are welcoming and eager to share their knowledge and enthusiam. Well worth a visit.

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