Quiet Hour at Bundoora Homestead
Join us for a low-sensory session at Bundoora Homestead to experience the gallery with reduced stimuli.
What to expect
Patrons who have booked in for Quiet Hour will be able to view current exhibitions outside of our regular opening hours, with reduced sensory stimuli and access aids available to make your visit comfortable.
On arrival, you can pick up:
- a sensory map of the gallery and current exhibitions
- noise-reducing headphones or earplugs
- fidget toys
- a communication card
Lights and noises in the galleries and bathrooms are reduced during Quiet Hour.
Quiet Hour is programmed at times when traffic is generally low. However, our afternoon session are during our regular open hours, so please be aware that other members of the public may also be using the building.
You can download a copy of our Sensory Map and Social Story before your visit.
You can find out about our current exhibitions here.
Cost
Free
Please note spots for Quiet Hour are limited. Bookings are essential.
If you are joining us with a companion, please book an additional ticket for them.
When
Wednesday 25 February | 10am – 11am
Saturday 28 March | 3pm – 4pm
Wednesday 22 April | 10am – 11am
Saturday 23 May | 3pm – 4pm
Plan your visit
To plan your visit click here.
On this webpage you will find:
- A virtual tour of Bundoora Homestead
- A video tour of Bundoora Homestead
- A floorplan of the building
- Accessibility and transport options
You can inform us of any access requirements in the booking form.
Getting here
— Venue is wheelchair accessible – disabled parking available (2 spaces); entry via ramp at main entrance
— Free car parking available (40 spaces) via onsite car park
— Bike parking also available
— Tram route 86, stop number 63 (Greenwood Drive) + approx 6 min (550m) walk. This tram stop is accessible.
In the interest of caring for the health and well-being of other attendees, please do not attend if you feel unwell, even if your symptoms are mild.
Join us in the Café!
If you would like to stay after your session, our café is open from 11-3 Wednesday-Friday and 10-3 on Saturdays. We offer a variety of light refreshments including pastries, soup, scones, cakes and coffee.
About Us
Please note we are a cash-free venue.
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre is the public art gallery for the City of Darebin, on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. It is a centre for contemporary art, ideas, a public garden and café, housed in a Queen Anne style mansion.
Opening hours:
Wed- Fri: 11am–4pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
Contact us via bundoorahomestead@darebin.vic.gov.au or (03) 9496 1060 for any queries.
Privacy Collection Notice
Darebin City Council collects, holds and manages personal information under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and health information under the Health Records Act 2001.
For Information on how we handle your personal and health information in accordance with these Acts, please see our Eventbrite Privacy Statement at https://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Privacy-Statement or ask us for a copy by emailing privacy.officer@darebin.vic.gov.au
Please note: general photography and short videos (for social media) will be recorded at this event for promotional use only and to document this event internally. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know once you arrive.
Image: Logan Mucha, A Beat to Hold Back the Dawn, courtesy Bundoora Homestead Art Centre 2024
Join us for a low-sensory session at Bundoora Homestead to experience the gallery with reduced stimuli.
What to expect
Patrons who have booked in for Quiet Hour will be able to view current exhibitions outside of our regular opening hours, with reduced sensory stimuli and access aids available to make your visit comfortable.
On arrival, you can pick up:
- a sensory map of the gallery and current exhibitions
- noise-reducing headphones or earplugs
- fidget toys
- a communication card
Lights and noises in the galleries and bathrooms are reduced during Quiet Hour.
Quiet Hour is programmed at times when traffic is generally low. However, our afternoon session are during our regular open hours, so please be aware that other members of the public may also be using the building.
You can download a copy of our Sensory Map and Social Story before your visit.
You can find out about our current exhibitions here.
Cost
Free
Please note spots for Quiet Hour are limited. Bookings are essential.
If you are joining us with a companion, please book an additional ticket for them.
When
Wednesday 25 February | 10am – 11am
Saturday 28 March | 3pm – 4pm
Wednesday 22 April | 10am – 11am
Saturday 23 May | 3pm – 4pm
Plan your visit
To plan your visit click here.
On this webpage you will find:
- A virtual tour of Bundoora Homestead
- A video tour of Bundoora Homestead
- A floorplan of the building
- Accessibility and transport options
You can inform us of any access requirements in the booking form.
Getting here
— Venue is wheelchair accessible – disabled parking available (2 spaces); entry via ramp at main entrance
— Free car parking available (40 spaces) via onsite car park
— Bike parking also available
— Tram route 86, stop number 63 (Greenwood Drive) + approx 6 min (550m) walk. This tram stop is accessible.
In the interest of caring for the health and well-being of other attendees, please do not attend if you feel unwell, even if your symptoms are mild.
Join us in the Café!
If you would like to stay after your session, our café is open from 11-3 Wednesday-Friday and 10-3 on Saturdays. We offer a variety of light refreshments including pastries, soup, scones, cakes and coffee.
About Us
Please note we are a cash-free venue.
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre is the public art gallery for the City of Darebin, on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. It is a centre for contemporary art, ideas, a public garden and café, housed in a Queen Anne style mansion.
Opening hours:
Wed- Fri: 11am–4pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm
Contact us via bundoorahomestead@darebin.vic.gov.au or (03) 9496 1060 for any queries.
Privacy Collection Notice
Darebin City Council collects, holds and manages personal information under the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and health information under the Health Records Act 2001.
For Information on how we handle your personal and health information in accordance with these Acts, please see our Eventbrite Privacy Statement at https://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/Privacy-Statement or ask us for a copy by emailing privacy.officer@darebin.vic.gov.au
Please note: general photography and short videos (for social media) will be recorded at this event for promotional use only and to document this event internally. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know once you arrive.
Image: Logan Mucha, A Beat to Hold Back the Dawn, courtesy Bundoora Homestead Art Centre 2024
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Location
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
7 Prospect Hill Drive
Bundoora, VIC 3083
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