July Open Day at Government House

What's On

Guests will be able to take part in a self-guided tour of the State Apartments which includes the Ballroom, State Dining Room, State Drawing Room and State Hall.

The Open Day will feature musical performances, and historical furniture displays.

Entry

Entry is free. Gates open at 10:00am with last entry to the House at 3:00pm.

You will need to pass through a security checkpoint and bag inspection at entry.

Accessibility

Government House Victoria has step-free access to the State Apartments via a ramp next to the Fountain Court.

Please note that Government House is located within a large garden precinct and movement around up to and within the house is suitable for mobility aids.

While there is no parking available at Government House, limited metered accessible parking is available on nearby Linlithgow and Birdwood Avenues.

Accessible toilets are available within the house and grounds of Government House.

For further information about accessibility, please contact: info@govhouse.vic.gov.au(opens in a new window)

Getting there

Public transport

You are encouraged to take public transport:

Both Flinders Street Station and Anzac Station are a 15 to 20-minute walk to Government House.

From Flinders Street Station, take the St Kilda Rd/Coventry St tram routes 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 and get off at Grant Street – Stop 17.

From Anzac Station, take the tram routes 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 and get off at the Shrine of Remembrance – Stop 19.

Parking

Parking will not be available at the House. If you drive, there will be limited metered parking on Linlithgow and Birdwood avenues.

Entry requirements

You will need to pass through a security checkpoint and bag inspection at entry. All items will be visually inspected by security staff.

Any item that, in the opinion of Government House Victoria, is hazardous, illegal, or could cause harm or public nuisance, will not be permitted in the venue.

Anyone seeking to disrupt the event – or who is displaying material intended to disrupt, offend, vilify or that is political in nature – will be managed in line with Government House Victoria conditions of entry. Items of this nature will need to be left at front gate security prior to entering Government House. People seeking to disrupt the event will not be permitted entry and will be asked to leave.

This is an alcohol-free event. Alcoholic beverages must not be taken into or consumed on the grounds of Government House, and alcohol is not available for purchase inside the venue.

See below for further information on entry requirements.

Entry requirements

Pets, Scooters and Bicycles

Please note, to ensure the safety of all visitors on Open Day, dogs – with the exception of assistance dogs – will not be permitted on the grounds of Government House.

E-scooters will also not be permitted entry.

Bike parking is available within the grounds of Government House. However, the riding of bikes is not permitted onsite.