Lanyon Homestead
Last updated October 2026
Lanyon Homestead is a restored 1850s homestead run by ACT Historic Places at Tharwa. Museum entry is by guided tour only, and the convict-era outbuildings including the Convict Barn can be explored. The gardens beside the Murrumbidgee River suit a picnic, and there is a cafe on site. Garden entry is free. House tour tickets are $12 adult and $10 concession, and children under 12 are free.
Facts checked against the venue's own website on 23 October 2026.
Details
Address: Tharwa Drive, Tharwa
Location: Tharwa, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6237 6500
Website: https://www.historicplaces.com.au/lanyon-homestead
Price: Garden entry free. House tour: adult $12, concession $10, children under 12 free.
Ages: 0–17 years
Category: Museum
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