Cooks' Cottage

A visit to Cooks' Cottage is a must during any exploration of Melbourne. Built in Yorkshire, England in 1755 by the parents of Captain James Cook, Cooks' Cottage was transported to Melbourne in crates and barrels, re-assembled and officially opened in Fitzroy Gardens, Victoria, in 1934. Combining modern interpretations of Captain Cook's life and adventures with centuries old relics and a vibrant, colourful English cottage garden, Cooks' Cottage provides a unique insight into English family life in the 18th century. Learn all about Captain James Cook's life, his amazing voyages and his tragic death, in the Discovery Centre, including the legacy he left for future generations. Experience what life was like in the eighteenth century, as you walk through this double-storey cottage and its traditional English cottage garden. Regular exhibitions and family events are often held that tie into Cook's life and legacy. Children's workshops and school holiday programs are also held regularly.