Calthorpes House re-opens after extensive conservation works. Celebrate with free entry, extended opening hours, family activities and special tours – including a ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour led by Furniture and Interiors Conservator, Greg Peters.

Hear the pianola playing and enjoy a warm scone baked in the original wood oven. Kids can build a cubby house on the lawn and make their own wrapping paper using stamps by Megan Hinton and inspired by the Calthorpe Collection.

Morning tours: Meet the Calthorpes

10am – 11.30am, every 30 minutes
See the everyday life of the family through their personal objects, bedrooms and kitchen.

Behind the Scenes Tour: 12.30pm – 1.30pm

Hear about the conservation works and the enormous task of packing up the collection and putting the rooms back together.

Tour is fully booked - add your name to the waiting list at chbehindthescenes.eventbrite.com.au

Afternoon tours: Call on the Calthorpes

1.30pm – 3.30pm, every 30 minutes
See where visitors were entertained, hear the pianola play, take a look at the kitchen and how the maid ensured everything ran smoothly when the family had guests.

Tour is fully booked - add your name to the waiting list chopenday2019.eventbrite.com.au