Museum • Art Gallery • Cafe • Gift Shop
The Abbey Museum is a treasure trove of world history that engages young and old.
Journey through a million years of human history, from the world of prehistoric hunters to the time of the Industrial Revolution and the Rise of Imperialism. Immerse yourself in history, culture and an international collection like no other.
ABBEY CAFE
Rest, nourish and taste the flavours of the Abbey Cafe during your visit. Delicious coffee, tea, sweets and savoury treats available at the Abbey Cafe, Monday – Friday, 10am – 2pm.
VISITS & TOURS
Enter a treasure house of world history, explore the human story from prehistory to the early 1900s. Book a stained glass tour or private group tour at the Museum or Chapel.
OUR COLLECTIONS
The Museum boasts a remarkable scope of collections, spanning more than a million years. Browse through our collection highlights and explore more at the Museum.
EDUCATION
Offering unique learning opportunity for students to experience archaeology on recreated dig sites, medieval history and environmental heritage, including fun school holiday programs.
CONSERVATION PROJECTS
The conservation of art and artefacts is a priority at the Abbey Museum. Past and future projects are only possible with the generous support of many of our friends and partners.
ABBEY SHOP
Just as our collection is carefully curated, we’ve also curated an assortment of unique gifts and goods you won’t find anywhere else. Discover what’s in store or shop online.
EVENTS
The Abbey Museum hosts a rich calendar of events that engage the local community and visitors Australia-wide.
The iconic Abbey Medieval Festival and Banquet attracts over 20,000 visitors to the Morton Bay Region every July.
Our school holiday programs offer archeological discovery activities for kids across Egyptian, Medieval, Roman and Viking themes. Stained Glass Tours and Art Talks are offered throughout the year, as well as Victorian and Gregorian Christmas events.
The 2024-2025 extension and the exhibition Inspired Images: The Art of Faiths was generously funded by the Queensland Government. The exhibition was further supported by Creative Australia through Plus1 and numerous individual donors.
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