A Homestead By The Bay
Once the home of the Langhorne family, Altona Homestead is now home of the Altona Laverton Historical Society. We warmly welcome visitors and invite you to explore beautiful Altona and savour our famous Devonshire Tea.
Celebrating Local History
From a tiny seaside township to a thriving city, Altona and district has a rich and fascinating history to discover. Read about it here and visit the homestead to learn more.
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge and show our respect to the Kulin Nation and the Bunurong people who are the traditional custodians of this land, waterways, flora and fauna. We pay our respect to their elders both past and present.
Latest News
July 2, 2025
The 14 July celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Torres Strait Islander flag, that was designed by Bernard Namok in June 1992 and adopted in 1995. The colours of the flag represent the Torres Strait Islander people’s connection to the land, sea and sky. The deep green stripe represents the […]
June 12, 2025
The bridge over the Kororoit Creek, which replaces the old ford is officially open! The ford crossing is located between Altona Road and Racecourse Road at the lower end of Kororoit Creek and was in an extremely poor condition. Back in the 1840s the ford was called the Stepping Stones, […]
April 8, 2025
About ALHS and Seabreeze Quilters are joining forces to unearth crafting traditions from times past – from pedal powered treadle sewing machines to participating in a workshop hand stitching a ‘chatelaine’ – useful sewing items that would hang from the belt of the lady of the house. Participants will be […]
March 21, 2025
Visit one of Melbourne’s earliest homesteads. While the Langhorne family are long deceased their eventful history and the births, deaths and heartaches linked to them remain vivid memories within this building, it is therefore no surprise that the Homestead is alive with activity. This is an excellent journey back in […]
March 2, 2025
On 2 May this year the Western Bulldogs will celebrate 100 years since playing their first VFL/AFL game. Before joining the VFL, Footscray played in the VFA where they had won nine premierships, the last two were in 1923 and 1924 just before joining the VFL. On that day they […]
March 2, 2025
On 8 March 2025, celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This year’s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. Central to this vision is […]
We are next open on -
Upcoming Devonshire Tea dates -
Upcoming Ghost Tours -
Our next Exhibition
There are no upcoming events.
Upcoming in the Community
Jul
26
Aug
3