Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden

Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden is a unique attraction located in Thomastown’s Westgarthtown Pioneer Precinct – a hidden gem amongst modern homes.

Originally owned by Christian and Sophia Ziebell, the farmhouse was built during the 1850s by the Ziebell family using local bluestone and typical German design. Surrounded by a barn, smoke house, bathhouse and beautifully maintained cottage garden the museum tells a fascinating story of the journey German and Wendish families made to Australia to establish dairy farms north of Melbourne.

Visitors are transported to a time when Thomastown was known as Westgarthown, Edgars Creek ran through open pasture and immigration was by tall ship. The neighbouring Reserve, Lutheran Church and historic Cemetery create further interest for tourists and locals alike.

Opening hours

11am – 3pm Tuesday and Sunday.
General admission – tickets at the door.
Guided tours for groups available.

Christmas/New Year hours

Closed between Monday 23 December 2024 – Saturday 4 January 2025.
Re-opening Sunday 5 January 2025, 11am – 3pm.
We look forward to welcoming you in 2025 and wish you a happy festive season. 

Location

100 Gardenia Road, Thomastown VIC 3074

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Contact

Email: ziebells@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Phone: 03 9217 2170