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May 2020
Abbey Trivia Night – *CANCELLED
Calling all Trivia enthusiasts! Unlock your knowledge, challenge your memory and support the Abbey Museum! Registration from 6:00pm; questions begin at 6.30pm. This is a fund-raising evening of fun for all the whole family. Cost $15 per adult; school aged children – free! Enjoy a delicious light supper, lucky door prizes and raffles. All welcome – come with a group or join a group on the night!
Find out more »June 2020
Abbey Medieval Banquet – *CANCELLED
Enjoy an immersive evening of entertainment, mouth-watering delights and an enchanting atmosphere at the Abbey Medieval Banquet. The evening of authentic medieval food and entertainment begins with the traditional ritual of hand washing with scented rosewater. Our Lord Steward will guide you through the manners and customs of medieval banquet dining, while our friendly volunteer servers deliver heavenly dishes of medieval food to share. Under the protection Staraya Ladoga, the guard of our banquet hall, spend the night feasting, drinking and…
Find out more »Kids Dig It! – Medieval Family Fun Week 2020 – *CANCELLED
My Lords, my Ladies and gentlefolk all, medieval madness has take over the Abbey Museum. Join us on an exploration of life in the Medieval Europe, through hands on activities and crafts. Activities include: Archery - in 1252 CE, a law was passed requiring all Englishmen between 15 and 60 years old to own a bow and arrows. In 1363 CE they were obligated to practice every Sunday. Archaeological Dig - excavate for Medieval artefacts. Heraldry - create your own…
Find out more »July 2020
Abbey Medieval Banquet – *CANCELLED
Enjoy an evening of entertainment, mouth-watering delights and an enchanting atmosphere at the Abbey Medieval Banquet. The evening begins with the traditional ritual of hand washing with scented rosewater. Our Lord Steward will guide you through the manners and customs of medieval banquet dining, while our friendly volunteer servers deliver dishes of medieval food to share. Under the protection Staraya Ladoga, the guard of our banquet hall, spend the night feasting, drinking and being merry while our dancers, jesters and…
Find out more »Abbey Medieval Festival (Tournament Weekend) – *CANCELLED
Knights in shining armour, damsels holding their own, a medieval market place and 5 tournaments! Where else would you want to be? This 2 day tournament allows visitors to experience life in the Middle Ages, specifically 600 to 1600AD in Europe and the Middle East. The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology together with re-enactors, jousters, performers, food vendors and merchants deliver one of Australia’s premier living history events. Take a stroll through the market place to find all you need to furnish…
Find out more »August 2020
Celts, Art & European Nationalism by Dr Dorothy Watts
The ancient Celtic world produced numerous heroes and heroines, but many of these had been largely forgotten over the centuries. From the eighteenth century onward, there was renewed interest in the Celts largely emanating from Great Britain, and extending to those parts of Europe which had a Celtic past. This talk looks at how the various European nations have used figures from their Celtic history, legend and mythology to foster patriotism and national sentiment to the present day.
Find out more »Abbey Trivia Night
Calling all Trivia enthusiasts! Unlock your knowledge, challenge your memory and support the Abbey Museum! Registration from 6:00pm; questions begin at 6.30pm. This is a fund-raising evening of fun for all the whole family. Cost $15 per adult; school aged children – free! Enjoy a delicious light supper, lucky door prizes and raffles. All welcome – come with a group or join a group on the night!
Find out more »September 2020
Picnic at Pemberley
On Saturday 19th September the Abbey Museum grounds will be transformed into a picturesque Regency paradise, hosting its annual Picnic at Pemberley. Guests enjoy regency entertainment, activities, games and delicious home-made delicacies. Gates open at 11.30am. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic lunch or pre-purchase a picnic hamper. Guests to the Picnic will sip tea from the finest china, indulge in a wide selection of home made Regency treats and participate in a variety of diverting activities including Pall…
Find out more »Kids Dig It! – Viking Family Fun 2020
Viking family fun is back at the Abbey Museum. Discover the artistic, creative and inventive side of this warrior culture through hands on activities and crafts. Activities include: Archery - practice this ancient skill Archaeological Dig - Excavate to find Viking artefacts Make a Viking longboat - the Vikings were skilled seafarers and their boats are iconic. Can you make one? Viking Runes - learn the written language of the Viking Paint a Viking Shield More activities to come. …
Find out more »October 2020
Glorious Glass and the Wormholes of Research by Michael Strong
Join the Abbey Museum Friends for their Annual Luncheon and this fascinating presentation. The Abbey Museum’s Senior Curator, Michael Strong, will share some of the fascinating research undertaken to identify the stained glass in the Museum Collection prior to the publication of our catalogue. In trying to identify the origins of panels and the history of the heraldic shields Michael has followed leads across the world liaising with international scholars and researchers.
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