30 - 36 Ebden Ave
Black Rock, VIC, 3193
Ph 03 9589 5763

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WELCOME

Friends of Black Rock House Inc.

We invite you to visit Black Rock House – built in 1856 as a holiday house in Melbourne’s Bayside suburb of Black Rock.

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Become A Member

How do I become a member? What are the benefits and what does it cost? Click here to find the answers!

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Opening Hours

We are open on the first Sunday of the month from 1pm to 4pm. For details as well as times for guided tours, please click here.

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Where to find Black Rock House

Getting to Black Rock House

Visit our Location page for all the information you'll need.

Step back in time ...

Owned by the Bayside City Council and run by custodians, the Friends of Black House, this unique holiday house a heritage-listed treasure.  
It was built by Victoria’s first Auditor-General Charles Ebden from 1856-58.
We invite you to visit to this intriguing historic Victorian era home to see the castle-style fortress wall,
sand and paint finish and French wallpapers reproduced from the originals.

Garden wall, Black Rock House circa 1920 - 1954

Enjoy the shady Moreton Bay Fig garden and immerse yourself in the era
with our antique furniture and costumes presented to reflect the story of the House. 

Black Rock House volunteersGet involved!

We are always ready to welcome more volunteers! You can relive the history of Black Rock House by becoming a volunteer. For more details please visit our Volunteer page.

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