Experiment Farm Cottage

Small is beautiful

Address:

9 Ruse Street - Harris Park
2150 - The Greater West
NSW

Nearest Bus or Train:

Harris Park Station then a short walk

Open Hours:

10am-4pm Tue, Thu & Fri by appointment; 11am-4pm Sun; closed 13-25 Dec and Good Friday

Flanked by suburbia and encroaching high-rise developments, this is a little gem. The site was originally occupied by former convict farmer, James Ruse, who acquired the colony's first land grant in 1791. Two years later, he sold the site to the Colonial Surgeon, John Harris. The existing cottage was built by Harris in the 1830s and ultimately became one of the first properties acquired by the National Trust. Its interior is also significant, being based upon an 1838 inventory, and includes major examples of early colonial furniture. Admission: Adults AUD6; children AUD4; concession AUD4; family AUD15.

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