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About this place
A museum shaped around composer Percy Grainger’s own life, which opened in December 1938.
The record
Comparison: Purpose-built autobiographical museums in Australia.
The qualifier purpose-built excludes many house museums and later memorial displays. Public opening is limited.
Visiting
Check the linked visitor information for current access, opening and any booking requirements.
Access arrangements should be checked with the operator before travelling. Occasion tags are editorial suggestions. They do not certify accessibility or opening hours.
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Sources
Sources checked 23 September 2026. A publisher’s claim is attributed; it is not a complete independent survey.
- City of Melbourne
Supports the specific claim and comparison described above.