Buda Historic Home and Garden is of national significance. The house is an accredited museum with Museums Australia featuring the intact furnishings, personal belongings and art collection of the talented Leviny family who resided there over two generations for 118 years.
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. Buda is open for public viewing year round, and is complemented by an annual events and exhibition program.
Buda Historic Home and Garden
Statement of Purpose: To
- operate and administer the Historic Home and Gardens for the benefit of the people of Castlemaine, Victoria and Australia more generally.
- develop, maintain, restore, research, preserve and exhibit the various works and collections of the Leviny family.
- promote and encourage the education of the public in heritage, art, craft and horticulture.
Vision
To create a memorable visitor experience and vibrant programming through the presentation and conservation of an exceptional house museum and garden.
Our Values
- Curiosity – bringing history alive
- Creative engagement – in the way we draw people in and sustain their attention.
- Respect – We treat everyone with consideration and courtesy, and we embrace diversity
- Striving for excellence
- lead the way in our field and in everything we do.
- open to new ideas and new ways of doing things.
