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Bundoora Homestead Opens Three Free Art Exhibitions, Guided History Tour Today

The City of Darebin venue at 7 Prospect Hill Drive opens three shows and a guided tour today for residents seeking local arts programming.

By Bundoora Things-to-do Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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The City of Darebin is running a guided history tour today at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre to mark July 15 2026 while three exhibitions remain on view from 11am.

The tour explores the 1900 Queen Anne-style Federation mansion that houses the centre and forms the public art gallery for the City of Darebin. The building sits on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country and holds registration from Heritage Victoria plus certification from the National Trust.

Current exhibitions and free access

Three shows titled Requiem in Power, Around Here and Post-extinction huia soundings opened at the centre and remain available during regular hours. Entry stays free at all times, and the venue supplies a café, gallery shop, community library, makers space and gardens that shelter local birdlife.

The centre presents contemporary visual arts and crafts plus the biennial Darebin Art Prize, workshops, artist talks and educational programs throughout the year.

Visiting details

Operating hours run Wednesday to Friday from 11am to 4pm and Saturday from 10am to 4pm, with the café open 11am to 3pm on weekdays and 10am to 3pm on Saturdays. The site at 7 Prospect Hill Drive offers 40 off-street parking spaces and lies near Tram Route 86 stops 62 and 63.

Residents can check the City of Darebin events calendar for updates on the current exhibitions and future programs at the homestead.

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