Lyons Cottage
- Address:74 The Esplanade, Darwin
- Hours:Open daily 10am - 3pm. Closed Jan 1, Good Friday, Dec 25, Boxing Day
- Admission:Free
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Facing the sea, Lyon's Cottage was - at the time of its building - the first stone house built in Darwin for 30 years and is the only surviving example of colonial bungalow architecture in the city. It's made from locally quarried stone and now houses a museum.
It was built in 1925 from the same porcellanite stone used to construct many of Darwin's major public buildings, including Fanny Bay Gaol and Government House. The architecture of the house is similar to many that the British built in other colonies such as Singapore and Malaysia.
It came through the bombing of Darwin without damage, although it was occupied by the US army. Ironically, Cyclone Tracy saved its life. It had been sold and scheduled for redevelopment, but after the cyclone it was repaired and became today's museum, featuring local and early European history.
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Excellent way to see the main bits of the city without a car - highly recommended Continue Reading »
This tour was great, loved the museum which I would not have thought to go to in Darwin if it had not been included on the tour. The driver Beau was funny, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, picked up from hotel and was happy to drop us off at the markets at the end of the day. Continue Reading »
Bluey was very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour . Continue Reading »
Practical Info
Lyon's Cottage is located on the southwestern edge of the city center, just near Bicentennial Park.
