This is a a two storey cob cottage, built in 1855. Walk through the door you truly taking a step back in time!

Wander through Victorian rooms, elaborately furnished with ornaments, gadgets and art from Nelson’s past. Explore bedrooms of the past, a gentleman’s study and a fully equipped kitchen and dairy. Learn about the families (the Buxtons and the Langbeins) who lived here and experience what domestic life was like for early settlers.

Enjoy exhibitions throughout the year, and for fashion history fans, there are garments on display from Broadgreen’s nationally significant textile and costume collection.

Children can ride the large rocking horse or play in the ‘box room’, an interactive space to dress up, and learn about history through fun activities.

Stroll through the Samuels Rose Garden with hundreds of different old and new rose varieties.

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Opening hours:
1 Oct - 31 May 10:30am - 4:30pm
1 Jun - 20 Sep 30 12pm - 3pm
Good Friday & Christmas Day, Closed
ANZAC Day, open 1pm - 4:30pm

Admission:
Nelson & Tasman residents Free
Adults & senior citizens $7.00
Children 5-17 yrs $2.00
Family $15.00
Children under