Elizabeth Farm
About the Business
Welcome to Elizabeth Farm, a historic institution located at 70 Alice Street, Rosehill, Australia. As an establishment, museum, point of interest, and tourist attraction, we offer a diverse and inspiring experience for all visitors.
At Elizabeth Farm, we celebrate five decades of extraordinary performances and unforgettable moments at the Sydney Opera House. Dive deep into history or simply browse through our captivating collections. You can also witness the incredible work of our Conservation team in the lab, ensuring the preservation of our precious artifacts.
Immerse yourself in the past and imagine the future through our immersive and interactive programs and resources, both onsite and online. We have a dedicated space that honors the First Nations community, their cultures, and history.
Our supporters are an integral part of our story and success. For nearly 15 years, a dedicated group of volunteers has crafted historically authentic soft furnishings for our houses through sewing, crochet, knitting, embroidery, and stuffing.
There are no limits to the stories our houses, museums, and collections can tell. Explore the fascinating 3D models from the Justice & Police Museum collection, showcasing seemingly innocent objects modified for nefarious purposes.
From magnificent colonial-style buildings to iconic modern designed spaces, we have a venue ready for your next event or occasion. Our unique and spectacular spaces will leave a lasting impression.
In addition to our cultural offerings, we provide information and resources for managing, storing, and transferring government records. We take pride in our commitment to preserving history and ensuring its accessibility.
As we walk together on this land, we acknowledge the Burramuttagal of the Darug nation, the traditional custodians, and pay respect to the Elders, past and present, as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognize the deep cultural attachment Aboriginal people have to this Country and their rightful role as interpreters of their history and heritage.
Elizabeth Farm has a restless history, from Darug dispossession to convict rebellion and the toppling of governors. Built in 1793 for John and Elizabeth Macarthur and their family, it is now an immersive house museum, allowing visitors to experience Australia's oldest homestead without barriers or locked doors.
Within a re-created 1830s garden, Elizabeth Farm's deep, shady verandahs and elegant symmetry make it an iconic early colonial bungalow. John Macarthur, known for his ambition and ruthlessness, played a pivotal role in shaping the colonial farming dynasty.
As you explore our institution, you'll notice the vibrant bamboo, a plant with a long history in colonial gardens. The unexpected origins of Elizabeth Farm's convict workers reveal the fascinating Maltese connection.
Our collections include a variety of headwear from the early to late nineteenth century, showcasing the evolving fashion trends of the time. Students visiting Elizabeth Farm learn about the lives of the Macarthur family, their convict servants, and the impact of colonization on the traditional owners of the Parramatta area.
During the guided tour, students discover how the household lived without modern amenities such as running water, bathrooms, electricity, appliances, or paved roads. This immersive experience provides a unique insight into the challenges of early colonial life.
By visiting Elizabeth Farm, you contribute to the preservation of our historic places and collections. Museums of History NSW, a statutory body primarily funded by the NSW Government, cares for and provides access to significant historic places, collections, and archives in NSW. Join us in promoting knowledge and appreciation of history.
Come and explore Elizabeth Farm, where history comes to life.
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Location & Phone number
70 Alice Street, Rosehill, New South Wales 2142, Australia
Reviews
"A fantastic day with the kids going back in time at Elizabeth Farm! The guide was knowledgeable and the kids had fun trying to do the laundry and pretending to live in this beautiful house. We learned so much about how it was for that family to move to Australia and building this farm, and what the many owners did with it over the years. I love how NSW government revived all these museums and let us visit for free while offering a great service and experience for everyone to enjoy! Thank you"
"Tucked away in the suburbs sits this historic estate. We went on a weekend and it was quiet and peaceful. We explored the house in our own leisure with the digital guide and there is also sufficient displays which provide the history of the Macarthur family. Being an immersive museum gave us a true opportunity to step back in time. I especially liked the kitchen area, garden and the servant bells which would ring a different tone depending on the room the bell pull was activated in. Highly recommended for all ages, free entry too."
"Came here for a visit during the long weekend period, it is so peaceful and relaxing. The environment is clean and professionally maintained by very friendly team members who know how to make the visitor feels like visiting the museum with a private guide. The plantation and garden are very well maintained to ensure you have a pleasant visit during the day. Clean public toilets as well."
"A we there early on a Saturday morning we were able to get street parking just opposite the farm. The friendly man at the reception gave us a leaflet and explained the layout of the property. We could join one of the volunteers on a tour if we wanted. We decided to look around ourselves and there is sufficient info in each room to get an idea of what would have been. The garden has some cactus and banana plants and some other varieties making it look like the experimental farm it was supposed to be. The mustard colour wall does give it a more Mexican look.. I wonder if that was the original paint colour."
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