Robin Boyd Foundation

Iconic Modernist House Museum

The Robin Boyd Foundation is the custodian of the legacy of Australian modernist architect, author, critic, and public educator Robin Boyd and the iconic Walsh Street house he designed, built and inhabited.

We are committed to advocating Boyd’s belief that good design can improve people’s lives and our world. Our Guided Tours provide public access to Walsh Street, an exemplar of modernist residential architecture. The Foundation is also known for its Public Programs and 3D Tours that activate community awareness, amplify voices and increase Australian architecture and design participation.

The Foundation’s work is supported by the Boyd Circle, Partners, Donors, Friends, and our vital volunteers.

Public Programs

The Great Great Australian Dream - SOLD OUT

Sun May 28th

The confused pastiche of incoherent architecture and how it failed to represent a national identity or culture was a topic that Boyd passionately interrogated right through to his last book, The Great Great Australian Dream. This 'Design Matters'..

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Walsh Street Guided Tour

Sat June 3rd @ 11:00 am- 12:30 pm

Our Walsh Street Guided Tours provide unparalleled insight into Robin Boyd - from his family background, influences, the design of the house, his critical works and lasting legacy. Our guests are then welcome to roam Walsh Street and enjoy the truly..

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Walsh Street Guided Tour

Sat June 3rd @ 13:30 pm- 15:00 pm

Our Walsh Street Guided Tours provide unparalleled insight into Robin Boyd - from his family background, influences, the design of the house, his critical works and lasting legacy. Our guests are then welcome to roam Walsh Street and enjoy the truly..

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Evenings with DADo: City Dreamers

Tue June 6th @ 18:30 pm- 21:30 pm

Join us at Walsh Street for our next Evenings with DADo, a screening of City Dreamers (2018) with an introduction by Tania Davidge! ‘City Dreamers’ is a documentary which delves into the significant contributions of four trailblazing women:..

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‘The Umbra’ Screening and In Conversation

Wed June 21st @ 18:30 pm- 20:00 pm

Join us for a special screening of ‘The Umbra’ followed by an in-conversation between artist Hayley Millar Baker (Gunditjmara/Djabwurrung) and ‘Shadow Spirit’ Curator Kimberley Moulton (Yorta Yorta). Experience 'The Umbra' come to life from..

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Walsh Street Guided Tour

Sat July 1st @ 11:00 am- 12:30 pm

Our Walsh Street Guided Tours provide unparalleled insight into Robin Boyd - from his family background, influences, the design of the house, his critical works and lasting legacy. Our guests are then welcome to roam Walsh Street and enjoy the truly..

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Walsh Street Guided Tour

Sat July 1st @ 13:30 pm- 15:00 pm

Our Walsh Street Guided Tours provide unparalleled insight into Robin Boyd - from his family background, influences, the design of the house, his critical works and lasting legacy. Our guests are then welcome to roam Walsh Street and enjoy the truly..

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Past Events

Mud Talks 05 | Co-design and Collaboration - SOLD

Sat May 27th

What happens when designers from different disciplines combine to bring a product into the world? Mud Australia invites guests to Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street House for an open and honest conversation on collaborative product design with..

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Robin Boyd Foundation acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we welcome visitors to Walsh Street. We extend our respect to ancestors and Elders past and present, and to all First Nations people.

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