Buda is an authentic goldfields house and garden located in Castlemaine, Central Victoria.
Named after Budapest by its Hungarian owner, Ernest Leviny, it was home to the creative Leviny family for 118 years and houses their significant intact collection of furniture, art works and personal belongings. It is surrounded by an historic 1.2ha garden featuring a unique 19th century Bird Aviary and Tennis Pavilion.
An accredited museum with Museums Australia, Buda is open for public viewing year round, and is complemented by an annual events and exhibitions program including talks, tours, High Teas, biennial Textiles Exhibition, and the Traditional Arts Fair every November.
Includes onsite Nursery and Giftshop.
Buda is a charitable not-for-profit organisation supported by Mount Alexander Shire Council and is recognised as an important historical and cultural asset of Victoria.
The historic home is open Wed to Sat 12pm – 5pm and Sundays and Public Holidays 10am to 5pm. Admission applies
Office hours 10am – 4pm weekdays.
The Garden Room events venue is available for hire all year round. Enquiries to (03) 5472 1032 or email admin@budacastlemaine.org
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