The Mary MacKillop Museum tells the story of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, her life and work and the work of the Sisters of St Joseph. The museum and temporary gallery are open from Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm.
Group Tours of the museum can be arranged and may include morning tea, lunch, or afternoon tea.
Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre has two beautifully restored meeting rooms available for hire. Both rooms have natural lighting and reverse cycle air conditioning.
In addition to meeting facilities, Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre has modern, comfortable short term accommodation available consisting of four one bedroom apartments and six two bedroom apartments.
Our beautiful chapel in which Mary MacKillop prayed is open to the public from 10am – 4pm each day.
It provides a peaceful and inspirational atmosphere where people can withdraw from the noise and rush of the city to spend some time in quiet reflection and prayer.
Schools are invited to contact the Heritage Centre Education staff to arrange a group experience of the Mary MacKillop Museum. Programs are available for primary and secondary students and special groups, and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the students and their schools.
The Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre also offers both directed and private retreats.
The gift shop at the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre has a wide range of quality gifts, books, cards, CDs and religious items available to the general public.
Souvenirs on sale help to recall the museum experience for visitors and focus on Mary MacKillop’s devotion to the Sacred Heart, Our Lady and to our patron St Joseph.
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362 Albert Street,
East Melbourne VIC 3002
Phone: 03 9926 9300
Fax: 03 9926 9330
Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Public Holidays
Mary MacKillop Museum and Gallery
Monday - Friday
10.00am—4.00pm
Other times by appointment
2012 Weekend Openings:
10.00am – 4.00pm
- Saturday 24th March
- Saturday, 4th August
- Saturday, 20th October
- Saturday, 24th November
Other times by appointment
Directed Retreats
Monday 2nd - Sunday 8th July
Spiritual Directors: Sr Lynette Young rsj and Sr Therese Quinn rsj
Monday 24th - Sunday 30th September
Spiritual Directors: Sr Yvonne Harte rsj and Sr Eileen O’Loughlin rsj
Guided Retreats
Monday 9th - Sunday 15th July –
Living Mindfully
Facilitator: Sr Yvonne Harte rsj
Monday 1st - Sunday 7th October –
Living Mindfully
Facilitator: Sr Yvonne Harte rsj
Monday 12th - Sunday 18th November –
Praying with Julian of Norwich
Facilitator: Sr Moya Unthank rsj
2012 Peruvian Events
Winter Warmer Event
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
12noon - 8pm
Peruvian Christmas
Thursday 29th November 2012
12noon - 8pm
Mary MacKillop Walks for Young Adults
4th Saturday of each month or by special arrangement.