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Wide shot of Calthorpes House and surrounding gardens
Entrance to Calthorpes House
Flowers at Calthorpes House
Plants and section of house at Calthorpes House
Flowers at Calthorpes House
An open suitcase containing a WWII gas mask
Looking at gardens from entrance to Calthorpes House
Flowers at Calthorpes House
a book shelf filled with old publications
a couplelooking into the entry to an air raid shelter

Calthorpes House

Calthorpes House

Wide shot of Calthorpes House and surrounding gardens
Entrance to Calthorpes House
Flowers at Calthorpes House
Plants and section of house at Calthorpes House
Flowers at Calthorpes House
An open suitcase containing a WWII gas mask
Looking at gardens from entrance to Calthorpes House
Flowers at Calthorpes House
a book shelf filled with old publications
a couplelooking into the entry to an air raid shelter

Overview

Visit Calthorpes House and step back to life in early Canberra.

Not far from the city centre, this Spanish Mission Style house was built in 1927 and is a window into an almost forgotten world. This genuine survivor is a treasure house of domestic history. Original furnishings, household appliances and photos tell a vivid story of Canberra's family life.

24 Mugga Way, Red Hill, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 37 reviews

“A uniquely complete survivor of domestic life in early Canberra.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Adventure62766627410

This is a charming historic house in a very leafy, beautiful neighbourhood in Canberra. It is a real time capsule of living in Canberra in the early 20th century. It contains all the original...

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“Stunning historic home from a bygone era”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1yr ago by Josie M

Stunning historic home with incredible furnishings and appliances from a bygone era. Beautiful garden too. Well worth a visit!

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“Fascinating”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3yrs ago by jengarrys

This beautiful home in Canberra suburbs was fascinating having been left in a time warp with original furnishings and appliances of my grandmothers generation. Ross was the guide of our group and...

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Facilities
  • Carpark
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet