Wentworth Villa - Architectural Heritage Museum — Attraction in Victoria

This fabulous museum/exhibition has been one of the highlights of my visit to Victoria. DON’T MISS IT! It’s a bit of a hidden gem, slightly off the obvious tourist trail but easy walking distance from other attractions. Extremely thoughtfully and well laid out rooms cover the history of the growth of the city; notable architects; regional & national building styles; the history of former residents of the building and, on my visit, an exhibition of organic building design on the Island. There is also a room dedicated to the life and times of the hugely important Frances Rattenbury- a life and times that you couldn’t make up! I’m addition there are some images of the work that was done in restoring the house itself, as it was once in a...

Went there two times now, once about a year ago in the spring and once today with my friend. It has great artifacts; the bottom floor is dedicated to other great buildings in the Victoria area, and the second is dedicated to the villa itself, along with a temporary photography section. Staff were amazing, too. Compared to other museums in Victoria, this one is very high up on my list. Would always recommend. Plus, you don’t need to book a...

Have passed here many times before but not since it became a museum. Quite limited openings so will have to go back and read what I didn't have time to finish. An architectural museum on some of the heritage architects of Victoria. Beautiful renovation and I'm sure the wisteria in the spring is worth an...