There’s two ways you can visit Dobell House. Attend during opening hours or book a Private Tour.
Opening Hours
- Wednesday 10.00am – 3.00pm
- Saturday 1.00pm – 4.00pm
- Sunday 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Your admission will give you an unlimited timeframe to soak up the house, the garden & Dobell Park. You also get a fully trained Volunteer Museum Guide to either escort you through the house or you can self guide yourself with the Museum Guide there for any questions you have.
There is a DVD to view on Dobell, a radio broadcast to listen to and many displays and explanations to read. We recommend about 2 hours to see and absorb everything.
Private Tours
Private Tours are available for a minimum of 10 visitors. We open up the house especially for your group and the tour can be booked any day of the week we are not open to the public. So anytime Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (am only) & Sunday (am only).
Come by bus, car, or train/bus and you will have a warm welcome to Dobell House. A self serve morning tea can also be arranged for $5. Fruit Cake, cream biscuit (or 2) and self serve coffee or tea.
Most arrive around 10.00am/10.30am starting with self serve MTea (trips to the loo), seated in the front lake view room followed by a 15 minute presentation from our President on Sir William Dobell & Dobell House. Then you have Volunteer Museum Guides available for hosting as you look around the house including the studio.
Most groups book lunch at the Workers Club or RSL for lunch around 12.30pm.
Coach parking is available.
Please book your Private Tour below or contact our Private Tour Manager Graeme Mitchell on 0419 291 606.
Admission Costs
You can purchase a ticket via EFTPOS or Cash upon entry or you can purchase a ticket via Eventbrite below.
- Admission $12
- Concession (students & seniors) $10
- Companion Card (support workers) Free Access
- Children under 15 free access
- Morning Tea for Private Tours $5 per person – Tea/Coffee/Biscuit
Private Events
Dobell House as a venue is stunning. Lake views, sunsets, historical house what more could you ask for.
We encourage artistic related events in memory of Bill’s request to support art.
Venue Hire
Capable of 60 pax inside stand up event
Capable of 80 pax inside & outside stand up event
Capable of 50 sit down (front room)
Cost
$200 (3 hours maximum)
Photography
$50 per 30 minutes
Beverages & Food
We can recommend local businesses to organise canapes & catering.
RSA certificate is required for serving on beverages.
We have 55 plastic chairs. All other facilities need to be hired.
Cleaning Costs
Cost of cleaning floors, toilets, surfaces, packing up chairs. $45.
Please send details via the contact page and a committee member will be in touch soon.
