The Johnston Collection

The Johnston Collection acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, exhibit and celebrate art and heritage. The Johnston Collection (TJC) is a house museum with a superb collection of English Georgian, Regency, and Louis XV fine and decorative arts, and objet d’art which was a gift from William Robert Johnston (1911-1986) to the people of Victoria. Johnston was a prominent Melbourne-born antique dealer, real estate investor and collector. The Collection is displayed in a constantly changing domestic setting, in his former residence, Fairhall, an historic East Melbourne townhouse. We also offer lectures, workshops, and special events throughout the year. The Johnston Collection enriches the intellectual, cultural, and social life of Victoria and beyond. We share stories, inspire communities, and reinterpret historical objects for contemporary audiences, transporting visitors from 'the everyday' into a unique environment.