Experience a genuine time capsule at Calthorpes House!

Explore early Canberra domestic life through the Calthorpe family and their original furnishings and during guided house tours with live pianola music, discover Red Hill through the stories of its early residents, enjoy children's vintage craft activities, and relax with coffee and lamingtons in the beautiful heritage gardens.

What's On

🏡 House Tours with Live Pianola

12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm and 3:30pm - Step into history with a 20-minute house tours with the pianola playing. Free but bookings essential!

🚶 WALKING TOUR: Who's who on Mugga Way?

1:00pm - Discover the fascinating stories of Red Hill's early residents with social history curator Nicole Sutherland. This is a ticketed paid event, spots are limited!

🧒 Children's Activities

Free drop-in wrapping paper making with vintage stamps and traditional games in the garden.

☕ Coffee Cart

Enjoy coffee, fresh lamingtons and picnic with friends and family in the beautiful Calthorpes House gardens. Bring a picnic rug.