OSBORNE HOMESTEAD MUSEUM

DERBY, CT

The Osborne Homestead Museum is located in Derby, Connecticut, and is part of the Connecticut State Park system. The museum is set on the grounds of the former estate of Frances Osborne Kellogg, an early 20th century philanthropist and leader in the women's suffrage movement. The estate was originally built in 1911, and has been preserved as a museum since the 1970s.

The museum offers visitors a look at the life of Frances Osborne Kellogg and her family, as well as a glimpse of Connecticut's past. The main house, which is open for self-guided tours, features period furniture, paintings, photographs, and other artifacts. The museum also includes a carriage house and barn, a greenhouse, a swimming pool, and a formal garden.

In addition to its historical importance, the museum also offers educational programs, guided tours, and a variety of special events. Visitors can also enjoy nature trails, a picnic area, and a lake, which is home to a variety of wildlife. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from April through October and offers free admission.

OSBORNE HOMESTEAD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in DERBY CT. US MID #8400900296

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• website: www.dep.state.ct.us/kellogg/osborne.htm

OSBORNE HOMESTEAD MUSEUM

DERBY
CT
06418

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