Considered the world’s greatest card game, bridge was a favourite pastime of Mrs Dell Calthorpe

Tinker with tools, wire and tin to create a wind sculpture with artist Amanda Stuart

Join Professor Saul Cunningham, Director of the Fenner School of Environment and Society, ANU as he discusses the need for improved dialogue about environmental issues between science and society, and to examine the road ahead for institutions such as the Fenner School.

Take a tour around Lanyon’s outbuilding with ANU School of Music Visiting Fellow, Dr Jennifer Gall, as she shares the stories about music and dance at Lanyon

Build a cubby in the garden then tuck in to a warm, buttery baked potato – just like Dawn and Del Calthorpe did with their friends way back in the 1920s

Explore cutting-edge 1920s technology using a digital age approach

Visit Mugga-Mugga cottage this Mother’s Day and gain an insight into the lives of the rural workers who worked the Limestone Plains

A special Mother’s Day celebration – share family memories and glimpse into the life of a mother during the interwar period

Surprise Mum with a trip to Lanyon and a tour through the Homestead. Bring along your own picnic to enjoy in the garden or visit the Lanyon Café.

A unique event combining fine music, glorious heritage architecture and stunning gardens – don’t miss this rare opportunity to join some of Australia’s leading chamber musicians in the unique ambience of Lanyon Homestead.

Enjoy sunset over the Brindabellas with an exclusive ticketed performance of Lakespeare’s Twelfth Night 

Well known Canberra pianist, Anthony Smith is collaborating with the Griffyn Ensemble to bring the Mugga-Mugga sitting room to life

Have you visited Lanyon Homestead before and been curious to learn more about its beautiful gardens and outbuildings? 

To celebrate Canberra’s premier garden event we have extended opening hours at Calthorpes' House during Floriade.