Bundoora Homestead Art Centre — Attraction in Melbourne

Bundoora Homestead Art Centre is a wonderful destination that combines art and history. Although the house is not very large, every detail showcases the craftsmanship and aesthetics of the late 19th century. Features such as the wooden staircase, stained glass ceilings, ornate plaster ceiling decorations, and intricately carved railings make this building a cultural heritage site worth appreciating in detail. Additionally, the numerous paintings and artworks leave a lasting impression. However, it is somewhat regrettable that the maintenance and restoration of this building are not well managed. For example, the balcony railings, which are originally beautiful, have become weathered and have not been repainted in time. The balcony floor also has noticeable bird droppings and dust that have not been cleaned properly. If the building were regularly maintained, repainted, and kept clean, its charm would be even more pronounced. A historic building with such rich details deserves careful upkeep—not only to extend its lifespan but also to allow visitors to fully...

My favourite place in Northern suburbs. Amazingly beautiful classified historic building ...stained glass, beautiful polished wooden staircase with pyrogaphic panels, detailed plasterwork . Art Exhibitions giving todays artists an opportunity to display their works..professionally curated. Historic gardens and expansive lawns and river red gums And best of all the facinating history of the "Homestead"..JV Smith Horsestud, convalescent farm and psychiatric hospital for veterans to 1993. And where Dr John Cade made the first ever discovery in the world of an effective medication for treatment of a psychiatric illness (bipolar disorder). And a lovely cafe for lunch, tea or coffee in a charming...

Sadly this will be a scathing review. While the house is interesting nowhere inside were there plaques or similar in the rooms to explain what the rooms were. Instead there were things called art. Sneakers with a growth or weird abstract nonsense. So called artists or hippies were hanging around trying to be cool. As to the cafe, the service was terrible and a simple coffee took way too long. What gave them 2 stars instead of 1 was that the scone jam and cream was excellent. As to the rest dont waste your time unless your desperate for...