| Hosted by | State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
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| Details | The Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby will reopen for its 41st season on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Docent-led and self-guided tours will introduce guests to the remarkable life of Frances Osborne Kellogg and her wonderful collection of antiques and fine art in this charming Colonial Revival house. For self-guided tours, guests can follow interpretative signs throughout the museum or download the free iziTRAVEL museum audio tour at https://izi.travel/en/browse/0dcf5a24-8bda-4d2f-9562 – 2e2a5f9c5662. Guests can also enjoy the Kellogg Estate grounds and listen to the free outdoor audio tour. As the spring season unfolds enjoy the flowering trees, aromatic shrubs, and beautiful flowers of the Kellogg Estate. Frances Osborne Kellogg had a tradition of supporting the arts and promoting conservation. This tradition continues with special events in June. June 7 – Connecticut Trails Day – 10:00 a.m. Connecticut Forest & Park Association has been coordinating this special trails weekend since 1993, in order for visitors to experience the numerous trails around the state. Go on the fitness hike in Osbornedale State Park! June 14 – Connecticut Open House Day – 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Connecticut Office of Tourism is sponsoring the 21st annual Connecticut Open House Day, a statewide event designed to showcase Connecticut’s history, art, and culture. The Osborne Homestead Museum is joining their effort by hosting the Architecture Quest. June 22 – Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day – 12 noon – 4:00 p.m. Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day is a special state-wide celebration of Connecticut’s stunning historic gardens. The Osborne Homestead Museum is one of sixteen members of the prestigious Connecticut’s Historic Gardens whose different garden styles are honored on this day. For more information on upcoming events, please visit the Osborne Homestead Museum & Kellogg Environmental Center’s calendar of events page at https://www.ct.gov/deep/calendar. Please note that during high heat days, the museum will be closed. To confirm its opening and closing schedule during extreme weather events, please contact the museum at (203) 734‑2513 or DEEP.Kellogg@ct.gov. The Osborne Homestead Museum, a facility of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s State Parks & Public Outreach Division, is open for free docent-led and self-guided tours on Thursdays to Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue off Rte. 34 in Derby, CT. |
| Admission | FREE |
| Location | Osborne Homestead Museum |
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| More Info | info link |