Elizabeth Farm. Photograph (c) Christopher Shain

Elizabeth Farm

Want to experience history rather than just read about it? At Elizabeth Farm – Australia’s oldest surviving homestead – you can wander freely through the old house and garden as if you were its original occupants. There are no barriers, locked doors, fragile furniture or untouchable ornaments in this unique, ‘access all areas’ house museum.

Built in 1793 for John Macarthur, known as the father of the wool industry, and his wife Elizabeth, tales of migration and new starts, passion and anguish, early colonial political skulduggery and the genesis of Australia’s wool trade are cemented into these walls. So come by, run your hand along the sofa, or simply sit on the shady verandah and enjoy the garden, experience the history and make yourself at home.

Read the guidebook


Elizabeth Farm Tearooms open 10.30 to 3pm | Saturday and Sunday

KIDS IN THE COLONY

Girl washing clothes at Elizabeth Farm. Photograph © Haley Richardson and Stuart MIller

Go back in time and find out what the servants and family did each day at Elizabeth Farm.

More information

EAT YOUR HISTORY

Dessert at Elizabeth Farm with Macarthur service. Photo Scott Hill © HHT
The Cook and the Curator blog invites you to explore our food heritage. Each month we will bring you stories, recipes and more from our unique properties and collections.
Read all Elizabeth Farm posts

LISTEN

SENSORY
AUDIO TOUR

Touch and smell your way around Elizabeth Farm

More information

Address: 70 Alice Street, Rosehill, NSW 2142

Contact: 02 9635 9488

Admission:

  •  Adult $8 |
  •  Child/Concession $4 |
  •  Family $17 |
  •  Members free
  • Wheelchair access

Hours: Open Saturday and Sunday 10:30am - 3:30pm | Open Australia Day and daily in NSW school holidays | Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day | Guided tours 11, 12, 1 and 2 pm

Transport:

Language guide:

  •