A Medieval Christmas – An Evening of Gregorian Chant

Gregorian Chant Choir, Schola Cantorum, will perform a series of medieval chants and carols in the ambience of the Abbey Church in what is now a traditional commencement to Advent for the Abbey Museum. It is not only the eyes and ears which are treated to a feast, but also the taste buds, with the […]

A Very Victorian Christmas: High Tea Experience 10:30am session

Guests will enjoy a beautifully presented and delicious High Tea as Victorian Carollers perform nostalgic Christmas favourites. Come celebrate the spirit of Christmas and pause for a photo around our 4-metre Victorian Christmas tree. You may dress up, or come as you are to what will be a most joyful experience! The Morning High Tea […]

A Very Victorian Christmas: High Tea Experience 2:30pm session

Guests will enjoy a beautifully presented and delicious High Tea as Victorian Carollers perform nostalgic Christmas favourites. Come celebrate the spirit of Christmas and pause for a photo around our 4-metre Victorian Christmas tree. You may dress up, or come as you are to what will be a most joyful experience! The Afternoon High Tea […]

Kids Dig It! Imperial China Family Fun

Join us in the January 2023 School Holidays for 3 days of Family Fun! Come along and learn about Imperial China. Book your Add-Ons to ensure you don't miss out on the activities! (Scroll to the bottom of the ticket page to select Activities): Explore Imperial China through engaging and interactive activities. Kids will practice […]

Friends Presentation: “All that Glitters is not Gold: the Nexus silver coin hoard from the Toowoomba Bypass project” by Michael Strong

In late 2017, one of Australia’s largest silver coin hoards was found during construction of the new Toowoomba Bypass in extraordinary circumstances. Tracking down who hid these coins in a chest buried under a farm shed revealed an almost forgotten story of German settlement on the Darling Downs and led to a protracted legal battle […]

ARTefact – A Guided Tour by Geoff Ginn

Have you visited the Museum and think you have seen all there is to see? Well think again! Why not join local artist, Geoff Ginn, who will give you a unique tour of the Abbey Museum’s collection by looking at the amazing artefacts with new eyes… the eyes of an artist.  Geoff presents an engaging […]

Kids Dig It! Archaeological Family Fun

Join us at the Abbey Museum for four days of family fun and learn about the role archaeology plays in uncovering the stories of human history. Kids can:   •Try their hand at Archery •Undertake an archaeological excavation •Make their own Babylonian Cuneiform tablet •Discover how archaeology works outside excavations, including coin identification, tree ring […]

Friends Presentation: “The Art of Illumination – Calligraphy and Illuminated Addresses in the Modern Era”

Calligraphy as an art form was once widespread, a dynamic beautification of the written word used practically, artistically and symbolically. The art of commissioning, making and presenting certificates and illuminated addresses as signs of respect and appreciation has a long history, but as that practice slowly fades away, so too do the skills that come […]

A Picnic at Pemberley

Regency guests will have the opportunity to: - Enjoy traditional tea cakes and an array of delicious delicacies- Play Regency era games such as the Game of Graces, Pall-Mall and Shuttlecock- Learn the etiquette of the Regency Period- Test your aim with the popular sport of archery- See the beautiful stained glass windows in the […]

ARTefact – A Guided Tour by Geoff Ginn

Have you visited the Museum and think you have seen all there is to see? Well think again! Why not join local artist, Geoff Ginn, who will give you a unique tour of the Abbey Museum’s collection by looking at the amazing artefacts with new eyes… the eyes of an artist.  Geoff presents an engaging […]

Kids Dig It! Medieval Family Fun

Kids Dig It! is back these school holidays with Medieval Family Fun. Join us at the Abbey Museum for a week of hands on, educational fun for the whole family. Kids can: • Practice archery • Get crafty and design their own heraldic shield • Uncover medieval artefacts in the Archaeological dig • Train like […]