Carrick Hill House Museum & Garden
About This Museum
Tucked away in the leafy Adelaide foothills, Carrick Hill feels like stepping through a portal to the 1930s. This isn't a stuffy, roped-off mansion but a lived-in home, where you half-expect the original owners to walk in for tea. The air is thick with the scent of old books and polish, and the walls are crowded with an astonishing collection of European art and modernist British works. Outside, the meticulously maintained formal gardens offer a serene escape, with stone terraces and heritage roses leading down into untamed woodland.
Collection Highlights
You'll find everything from medieval European tapestries hanging near sketches by Augustus John and Jacob Epstein. The real charm is in the personal touches—the well-stocked library, the grand staircase carved from English oak, and everyday items left exactly as they were.
Visitor Information
It's an easy drive from the Adelaide CBD, and there's plenty of parking. Check their website for opening times as they change with the seasons; it's a popular spot for weddings on weekends.
Architecture & Building
A beautiful example of a late Arts and Crafts manor house, built from local sandstone with interiors panelled in dark English oak.
Contact & Location
Address: Carrick Hill Drive, Mitcham, Adelaide, City of Mitcham, South Australia, 5062, Australia
Phone: +61 8 7424 7900
Website: Visit Website
