Jun 17, 2019 | Collection
From the collection of the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology,‘Ehon Azuma-asobi’ (Picture book of the pleasure spots of the Eastern Capital) Here at the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology we are the fortunate custodians of a series of woodblock printed illustrations...
Apr 17, 2019 | Collection
Sometimes it is extraordinary how small serendipitous consequences can have great results. Such was the outcome from a recent visitor to the Museum who came from Bedale, a tiny village in the Yorkshire Dales. They reported back to their local newspaper that they had...
Feb 17, 2019 | Collection
This interview was intended to capture a relatable snapshot of Michael Strong’s life, so that every-day South East Queenslanders (or anyone for that matter!) could find out a little about his humble beginnings, his long connection to the Abbey Museum of Art and...
Mar 23, 2018 | Collection
An Unusual Object in our Collection – The Roman Balance One of the latest additions to our ever-growing collection is an unusual-looking metal device that one has to wonder about. Mind boggling – yes, but in fact this implement has a very practical application. Then,...
Jan 19, 2018 | Collection
In mid-2016, the Abbey Museum finally fulfilled a long-held dream to acquire a complete medieval suit of armour to complement the existing stories of the Abbey collection of medieval artefacts. With the support of the Abbey Museum Friends and a private donor a...
