Calthorpes' House is a window into an almost forgotten world. Built in 1927, this genuine survivor is a treasure house of domestic history.

Original furnishings, household appliances and photos reflect the fashionable ideal of style and taste in the middle class Australian home of the late 1920s.

Education Programs

Rhymes and Games

Learn about Canberra’s olden days the fun way. Sing your way around the house with nursery rhymes and play old-fashioned games as you learn about life in the past. One of our most popular programs.

Age: Years K - 1