Abbey Medieval Festival – Knighting Ceremony

During the Middle Ages, it was common practice for knighting ceremonies to take place on the eve of a tournament, battle or joust. The Abbey Medieval Festival honours this tradition.The authentic 14th century Knighting Ceremony takes place in the candlelit Abbey Church with its magnificent medieval stained glass windows. So join Companie Draco Routiers at […]

Abbey Medieval Festival

The Abbey Medieval Festival returns to Moreton Bay in 2024 at Abbeystowe, Caboolture on 6 - 7 July.Spend an action-packed weekend experiencing Queensland's largest medieval festival, with jousting, knight combat, Birds of Prey, kids activities, archery, entertainment and more! Shop at the market and enjoy delicious food and drink and a refreshment at the Stag […]

Friends Presentation – ‘Phoenician Sonnets – Mediterranean mysteries along ancient trading routes.’ by Stephen Stockwell

Commencing with some Phoenician objects in the Abbey’s collection, this talk will share images of Phoenician material culture and sites gathered in travels along their ancient trading routes around the Mediterranean.Why not come a little earlier and visit the Museum to see the collections of coins, sculpture, glass, stained glass, ceramics, carvings, lacquerware, prehistoric stone […]

St Roche’s Canine Crusade

Now during St Roche's Day, Saturday 17th August.Join us to raise funds towards the new Art Gallery by bringing awareness to one of our oldest works of art: the 'St Roche's Dog' fresco. A procession of dogs will take part in a 45 minute pilgrimage walk around Abbeystowe. Each dog will receive a doggie biscuit […]

Abbey Trivia Night

Abbey Trivia Night - Australia in the 20th Century Travel back in time from the comfort of the Abbey Hall at the Friends' August Trivia Night, themed "Australia in the 20th Century – history; geography; sport; politics; movies; TV shows." Join us for a night of reminiscing with challenging questions from Trivia Master Libby. To whet […]

Kids Dig It! Egyptian Family Fun

Kids Dig It! is back these school holidays with Egyptian 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 a plaster Sarcophagus. • Uncover Ancient Egyptian artefacts in the Archaeological dig • Learn about […]

Friends Presentation – ‘Exhibiting empire: Pompey’s theatre in Rome as ‘garden museum’’ presented by Kit Morrell

In 55 BCE, Roman statesman and general Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey) dedicated Rome’s first permanent theatre on the Campus Martius. The theatre was part of a massive, monumental project which included a Temple of Venus, a senate house, and a large portico with gardens and colonnades, filled with statues and artworks, for the enjoyment of […]

A Medieval Christmas: A Gregorian Chant Matinee in the Museum

A Medieval Christmas: A Gregorian Chant 3.30pm Matinee in the Museum At this special matinee session, Gregorian Chant Choir, Schola Cantorum, will perform a series of medieval Christmas chants in the Abbey Museum. Guests are invited to arrive at 3.30 pm to tour the Museum and enjoy a repast of wine and nibbles.  This will be followed […]

A Medieval Christmas: An Evening of Gregorian Chant in the Church

A Medieval Christmas: An Evening of Gregorian Chant in the Church Gregorian Chant Choir, Schola Cantorum, will perform a series of medieval Advent and Christmas chants in the ambience of the Abbey Church from 6.30pm in what is now a traditional commencement to Advent for the Abbey Museum. The recital is followed by a light […]

A Very Victorian Christmas: A High Tea Experience – 10.30am Morning Session

Join us for a Very Victorian Christmas - 10.30am Morning Session. We are thrilled to enhance your Christmas spirit with a Victorian-themed High Tea at the Abbey Museum. Our guests at ‘A Very Victorian Christmas’ will enjoy a delicious High Tea including delectable sandwiches, light and savoury muffins and delightful scones. Indulge in the heavenly […]

A Very Victorian Christmas: A High Tea Experience – 2.30pm Afternoon Session

Join us for a Very Victorian Christmas - 2.30pm Afternoon Session. We are thrilled to enhance your Christmas spirit with a Victorian-themed High Tea at the Abbey Museum. Our guests at ‘A Very Victorian Christmas’ will enjoy a delicious High Tea including delectable sandwiches, light and savoury muffins and delightful scones. Indulge in the heavenly […]

Archery & Artefacts – All Ages Museum Days

Join us during the January School Holidays for an All-Ages activity day of Archery and Artefacts. Hosted Fridays and Tuesdays from 11am - 1pm. January Dates: Friday 10th, Tuesday 14th, Friday 17th,  Friday 21st, Tuesday 24th January. Book an archery session and peruse the Museum in airconditioned, all weather comfort. Activities and fun will be […]