Como House of Discovery: Traces of Girlhood - Open House

History has left only traces of the experience of girlhood. Yet traces do remain, poignant and important. They tell the stories of girls and young women who grew up in 19th and early 20th-century Victoria and the central role they played in our society.

This exhibition at Como House in South Yarra will illuminate these traces, featuring handiwork, scrapbooks, writing, archaeological artefacts and photographs.

Exploring themes including opportunities and expectations, work and play, learning and connections, Traces of Girlhood brings together the diverse experiences of girls from our past through the things they have left behind.

This is a self-guided viewing of Traces of Girlhood 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 Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

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.

Host or Publisher National Trust of Australia (Victoria)