Welcome to Buda

Buda is an authentic goldfields villa 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.

Come to Buda and enjoy walking through the historic house where you will be transported to another era, in this Museums Australia accredited museum. Wander three acres of heritage garden featuring original plantings and structures, including the bird aviary, tennis pavilion and grape pergola, along with many original garden ornaments created by the Leviny family members.

ADMISSION INFO

Bus tours and large groups are welcome at Buda from Monday to Sunday, every day of the year except Good Friday and Christmas Day, by prior appointment. Tour guides provided and catering available.
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The Buda Giftshop stocks unique giftware, homewares and jewellery featuring original Leviny designs as well as art cards and craftwork produced locally.

The Buda Plant Nursery stocks heritage and drought-hardy plants as well as a variety of fruit trees and native plants.

IMPORTANT UPDATE – COVID19

Buda is a community organisation and we consider the health, wellbeing and safety of the community to be the utmost priority.

Although some restrictions are being lifted, we will remain closed until August for the health and safety of our volunteers. During this extended closure, the progress on the House Conservation thanks to the State Government Living Heritage grant is proceeding ahead of schedule. This means we will be able to open with no construction areas closed off and the project finished.

Our Nursery is still open with limited hours (9.30am – 2.30pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 1-4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

Our Garden Room venue is reopening from June 1 and can cater for limited numbers in line with Government restrictions.

We are truly sorry for any inconvenience caused and we look forward to welcoming you onsite again soon.

These uncertain times are hitting the creative industries hard and present challenging circumstances. You can continue to support Buda by making a tax deductible donation so we can continue to make plans for post COVID-19.

We also encourage everyone to regularly consult the Department of Health and Human Services guidelines and recommendations health.gov.au or call the Australian Government Department of Health Coronavirus Information Line on 1800 020 080.

Thank you for your support and understanding during this difficult time. All of us at Buda wish you and your families good health.