The Abbotsford Convent is an extraordinary place and is fast becoming an important arts, educational and cultural precinct in Melbourne. Just 4 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, its 11 historic buildings, gardens and car park are spread over 6.8 hectares in a sweeping bend in the Yarra River and are surrounded by the Collingwood Children’s Farm and Yarra Bend Park.

It is an invaluable resource for the arts community, for training and education, employment, an incubator for creativity and the sharing of ideas, a place for community participation and enjoyment.
There are artist studios and creative spaces for writers and designers, spaces for arts organisations, a theatre for rehearsal and performance, indoor and outdoor function spaces, a primary school, a radio station, a glassblower, a bakery, cafes, restaurants, bars and there’s more to come.

The Abbotsford Convent Foundation would like to thank the large number of Melbourne professionals and companies have donated their services to work on the project or provided consultancy services at pro-bono or reduced rates. The Foundation is grateful to those who have contributed in the past, and appreciates those who continue their involvement.

Please click here for more information about the Abbotsford Convent Foundation

To make the most of your visit to the Abbotsford Convent, please click on one of the links below for further information.

• Visit our What's On page for information on events, workshops and classes
• Information on the food and beverage outlets on site
• Have a picnic in the heritage gardens
• Wander around the historic buildings
• Find out more about the hstory and heritage of the Abbotsford Convent
• Find out more about what happening now on our news page

We hope you enjoy your visit to the Abbotsford Convent and you continue to support the project into the future.

The site is open from 7.30am until approx 10pm every day of the year. Entry is free except between 8am and 12.30pm every 4th Saturday of the month for the monthly Slow Food Farmer's Market and occasional special events where a $2 entry fee applies. This entry fee contributes to the restoration of the Convent buildings.

for further information, please contact us.