Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby to reopen May 7 for season

Osborne Homestead Museum in Derby (Photo from www.ct.gov) 

DERBY - The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced today the Osborne Homestead Museum will reopen May 7 for its 33rd season.
The homestead is at 500 Hawthorne Ave.

Guided tours will introduce visitors to the extraordinary life of Frances Osborne Kellogg and to her wonderful collection of antiques and fine art in this charming Colonial Revival house.  

As the spring season unfolds enjoy the flowering trees, fragrant shrubs, and gorgeous 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 11 - Connecticut Open House Day 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Connecticut Office of Tourism is sponsoring the 12^th annual Connecticut Open House Day, a statewide event designed to showcase Connecticut’s diverse world of history, art, and tourism. 
Osborne Homestead Museum is joining their effort by providing tours and a decoupage workshop at 1 p.m. at the Kellogg Environmental Center. 

June 26 - Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day noon-4 p.m.

Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day is a special state-wide celebration of Connecticut’s stunning historic gardens.  

Osborne Homestead Museum is a member of the Connecticut’s Historic Gardens and is one of 15 historic house museums whose different garden styles are honored on this day.

Upcoming events this summer include a tea crafting workshop for children, a Victorian tea etiquette workshop for adults, and a presentation about Derby’s Downton Abbey for the whole family.  

For more information on upcoming events, visit the Osborne Homestead Museum and Kellogg Environmental Center's calendar of events at: http://www.ct.gov/deep/calendar

The Osborne Homestead Museum will be open for guided tours Thursdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., and Sundays, from noon-4 p.m. through October.  
There is no admission fee, but donations are gratefully accepted.  

For group tours or more information contact the Kellogg Environmental Center, 203-734-2513.

The Osborne Homestead Museum and the Kellogg Environmental Center are facilities of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

This is a press release from DEEP.