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Lanyon Homestead, Calthorpes' House, Mugga-Mugga

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Musical Reimaginings at Lanyon Homestead
14 Sep 2021
Musical Reimaginings at Lanyon Homestead

Imagine the music, singing and laughter, as the Cunningham family and their friends danced the night away at Lanyon Homestead.…

Object Stories by ACTHP Staff
19 Jun 2020
Object Stories by ACTHP Staff
Life-long learning beginning at Mugga-Mugga Cottage

Curious about Canberra’s heritage architecture? Perplexed to discover hospital doors at a pioneer-era stone…

Our convict women
2 Jun 2020
Our convict women

What leads a female convict to flee the fledgling Colony of NSW in the governor's cutter, and another to endure life at the ‘edge of legal occupation’?

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To help conserve the house interiors and collections, museum entry is by guided tour only. Plan your visit and book ahead. Calthorpes House will closed on Saturday 6 and 13 August 2022 due to conservation works. ACTHP apologises for any inconvenience.

Lanyon Homestead

Wednesday to Sunday
10am – 4pm

Tharwa Drive
Tharwa

Calthorpes House

Saturday
1pm – 4pm

24 Mugga Way
Red Hill

Mugga-Mugga Cottage

Saturday
10am – 1pm

129 Narrabundah Lane
Symonston

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