The Johnston Collection, Melbourne

Name: The Johnston Collection
Address: 154 Hotham St, Melbourne, 3002, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9416 2515

#354 among attractions in Melbourne

Museum, Art museum, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Johnston Collection is a museum in East Melbourne, Australia. In recent years The Collection has invited creatives from the broader visual arts and design communities to re-interpret the collection through a regular program of re-installation and interventions of the permanent collection and has been the recipient of a number of industry awards. ()

Established: 1990 (34 years ago)Coordinates: 37°48'50"S, 144°59'6"E

Address

154 Hotham StCity of Melbourne (East Melbourne)Melbourne 3002 Australia

Contact

+61 3 9416 2515

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Day trips

The Johnston Collection – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridge Road, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Cooks' Cottage, St Patrick's Cathedral.

~1980 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Bridge Road, Melbourne
10 min walk • Bridge Road, located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia, is a bustling shopping district known for its diverse range of retail experiences. This lively street is a melting pot of fashion, homewares, and culinary delights, attracting both locals and tourists...
0.4 miS
Birthplace of Test cricket, built 1853
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
11 min walk • Melbourne Cricket Ground, fondly known as the MCG or simply "The G", is an iconic sports venue located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. With a capacity to hold over 100,000 spectators, it is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere and the tenth-largest...
~1740 ftW
Historic home of James Cook's family
Cooks' Cottage, Melbourne
9 min walk • Cooks' Cottage, a charming historical site nestled in the heart of Melbourne's lush Fitzroy Gardens, stands as a tangible link to Australia's colonial past and the famed British explorer Captain James Cook. This quaint museum, originally built in 1755 by the parents of...
0.6 miNW
Vast 19th-century Gothic cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne
15 min walk • St. Patrick's Cathedral stands as a majestic beacon of faith in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This Gothic Revival church, consecrated in 1897, is the tallest and, arguably, the most imposing church building in Australia.
~1480 ftW
Park, Garden, Playground
Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of East Melbourne, Fitzroy Gardens is a verdant oasis that provides a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This picturesque garden, spread across 26 hectares, is a quintessential example of Victorian-era landscape design, complete with...
0.5 miW
Church
Lutheran Trinity Church, Melbourne
14 min walk • The Lutheran Trinity Church in East Melbourne, Australia, is a Lutheran heritage-listed church. It was built in 1874 and was added to the Victorian Heritage Register on 9 October 1974. The church is on Parliament Place, immediately to the south of St Patrick's Cathedral and east of Parliament House. Most church services are in German.
0.6 miNW
Museum
Victorian Artists Society, Melbourne
15 min walk • The Victorian Artists Society, which can trace its establishment to 1856 in Melbourne, promotes artistic education, art classes and gallery hire exhibition in Australia. It was formed in March 1888 when the Victorian Academy of Arts and the Australian Artists' Association amalgamated.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Architecture
Old Treasury Building, Melbourne
16 min walk • The Old Treasury Building on Spring Street in Melbourne, built 1858-62 as a home for the Treasury Department of the Government of Victoria as well as the Governor In Council, now houses a range of functions, including a museum of Melbourne history, known as Old Treasury Building Museum.
0.6 miW
Colonnaded Victorian parliament building
Parliament House, Melbourne
17 min walk • Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Victoria, one of the parliaments of the Australian states and territories. Located on Spring Street on the edge of the Hoddle Grid, the grand colonnaded front dominates the vista up Bourke Street.
0.5 miW
Park, Garden, Sculpture
Treasury Gardens, Melbourne
13 min walk • The Treasury Gardens consist of 5.8 hectares on the south-eastern side of the Melbourne Central Business District, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
~1740 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Australian Sports Museum, Melbourne
9 min walk • The Australian Sports Museum is a museum dedicated to Australian sport and is located within the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Johnston Collection open?

The Johnston Collection is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Johnston Collection?

Nearby attractions include Jolimont, Melbourne (6 min walk), Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne (8 min walk), Australian Sports Museum, Melbourne (9 min walk), Cooks' Cottage, Melbourne (9 min walk).

How to get to The Johnston Collection by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Johnston Collection:

Tram

Stop 11: Jolimont Station • Lines: 48, 48d, 75 (5 min walk)
Stop 13: Simpson Street • Lines: 48, 48d, 75 (6 min walk)

Train

Jolimont (5 min walk)
West Richmond (10 min walk)

Bus

Clarendon Street/Victoria Parade • Lines: 303, 350 (9 min walk)
Wellington Parade • Lines: 246 (9 min walk)