Seasons Greetings - Open House ‘Festive Days’ with Christmas Craft

Celebrate Christmas with your family in the heart of a traditional Christmas at Como House. Step back in time to the 1880s and experience the magic of a Victorian-era Christmas, where festive traditions come to life.

Explore the 'Seasons Greetings' exhibition, uncover the charm of toys and gifts from the past, and gather festive decorating inspiration. Spend a relaxing day with your family, enjoying a picnic in the beautiful gardens, capturing festive photos by the Christmas tree, and crafting your very own authentic Victorian Christmas decorations to take home.

Enjoy optional workshops including Sustainable Wreath Making, citrus decorations, and angel crafts on the porch ($10 per person, no bookings required, walk-ups welcome)

After spending the day at Como on Sunday December 15, continue onto Como Park for the Stonnington Community Christmas Carols.

What's Included in your ticket:

• Entry to Como House & Gardens

• Crafting traditional paper chains, fans, and cornucopias inside the house

• Festive photo opportunities in the iconic Como House

Create timeless memories and immerse yourself in the festive spirit

This is a self-guided viewing of Seasons Greetings in the House of Discovery.

For guided historic house tours, please purchase tickets.

Ticketholders should check in at the Como House retail shop, prior to their visit and receive essential information about their visit.

To Redeem a Companion Card Ticket:

Please email a copy of the companion card via email to [email protected], so that our bookings team can issue a ticket for the companion.

Accessibility requirements:

Please email [email protected] ahead of time so that we can best plan for your visit.

Group Bookings

For groups of 10 or more please fill in a group booking request form here.

Want Discounted entry?

Become a National Trust member and receive discounted or complimentary entry to Como House and over 1000 properties around Australia and the world. Visit the National Trust Australia (Victoria) website to sign up!

Shop

The National Trust retail outlet and bookshop are open Wednesday to Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 3:30pm.

Shop unique and locally handcrafted giftware or find a treasured book to gift.

All store proceeds go towards the National Trust efforts to conserve and celebrate our diverse natural, cultural, social and Indigenous heritage.

National Trust Members also receive 10% off all shop purchases.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Como House and Garden, Cnr Wiliams Road and Lechlade Ave, South Yarra, Australia