Cooks' Cottage, Historical cottage in Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, Australia.
The two-story brick cottage contains period furniture from the 1700s, demonstrating the living conditions of working-class families in eighteenth-century England.
Originally constructed in Great Ayton, Yorkshire in 1755 by James and Grace Cook, the cottage was transported to Melbourne brick by brick in 1934.
Each room of the cottage presents exhibits about Captain James Cook's maritime expeditions and his contributions to Pacific exploration.
The cottage maintains regular operating hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, with guided tours available for groups of eight or more visitors.
The entire structure, including 253 crates of materials and original ivy cuttings, traveled by sea from England to Australia on the ship Port Dunedin.
Location: East Melbourne
Inception: 1755
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +61396589658
Email: cookscottage@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Website: http://melbourne.vic.gov.au/cookscottage
GPS coordinates: -37.81450,144.97900
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37
Melbourne combines historic heritage and nature across several notable sites. The Queen Victoria Market, established in 1878, spans seven hectares and offers fresh products and local crafts. The Royal Botanic Gardens have housed over 8,500 plant species on 36 hectares since 1846. Flinders Street Station, built in 1910, marks the city center with its French architecture and green dome. Federation Square covers 3.2 hectares and hosts the Arts Centre, NGV Gallery, and restaurants. The surrounds of Melbourne provide various destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches 243 kilometers between Torquay and Allansford, along limestone cliffs and rock formations of the Twelve Apostles. St Kilda is popular for its beach, pier, and Luna Park, an amusement park dating back to 1912. Phillip Island is a 100 km² natural reserve where penguins return to the coast each evening, and the island also hosts seal colonies. The Melbourne Museum displays natural history collections and Aboriginal culture, while the Eureka Tower offers views of the city from 297 meters high.
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