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The Olympic Games endured for roughly 1000 years in antiquity and saw many, often dramatic changes. This talk will attempt a hypothetical reconstruction of the Games as they might have taken place at the end of the 5th Century BC (c. 400 BC). Thirteen events were held over 5 days. Competitors struggled in the shadow […]
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 […]
Test your knowledge on all things Australian - places, people, literature, sports and culture! Come along and enjoy lucky door prizes, fantastic raffle prizes and challenging trivia questions! Price: $15 (school aged children free). Time: 6pm registration, 6:30pm start. This event is raising funds for the conservation of a rare late medieval polychrome painted wood […]
The sensational newspaper treatment of London poverty, crime and violence in the 1880s inspired many responses. While some favoured compulsory emigration for ‘undesirables’ or sterilisation of the ‘unfit’, other more moderate voices proposed schemes that laid a foundation for modern social work and welfare services in Britain and abroad. In this talk, UQ historian Associate […]
CALLING ALL TRIVIA TRAGICS! Come along and enjoy lucky door prizes, raffle prizes and challenging trivia questions! Our November Trivia Night will test your knowledge on all things we consume - food, drinks and culture! Cost: $15.00 pp (includes supper) Our facilities and staff will be well equipped to create the safest possible environment to […]
Roman Family Fun is back these school holidays 10th Jan 2022 - 14 Jan 2022.
Eva Martellotta is a PhD candidate at the Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution at Griffith University where she is studying the multipurpose nature of hardwood boomerangs in Australian Aboriginal culture. In her presentation Eva will discuss how Australian Aboriginal communities were using boomerangs to modify the edges (and thus the function) of stone tools. She […]
Calling all Trivia Tragics! Answer questions on entertainment - music, movies, theatre and TV shows! CALLING ALL TRIVIA TRAGICS! Come along and enjoy lucky door prizes, raffle prizes and challenging trivia questions! Our March Trivia Night will test your knowledge on all things entertainment! Cost: $15 per person (includes supper) School aged children FREE Time: […]
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 […]
Budding young archaeologists can uncover the wonders of the Stone Age this April at the Abbey Museum. Families can participate in a fun selection of activities including cave painting, weaving techniques, pottery and archaeological digs! IMPORTANT COVIDSAFE INFORMATION Our facilities and staff will be well equipped to create the safest possible environment to minimise any […]
Gregorian Chant is sacred music and its home is ’the chapel’. The presentation by Tony Vaughan, Director of Schola Cantorum of Brisbane will not only discuss the history of chanting but will be authentically illustrated by robed cantors chanting in the wonderful acoustics and atmosphere of the beautiful Abbey Church. Tony has a lifelong association […]
Calling all Trivia Tragics! Answer questions on all things Geographical CALLING ALL TRIVIA TRAGICS! Come along and enjoy lucky door prizes, raffle prizes and challenging trivia questions! Our "Mainly Geographical" Trivia Night will test your knowledge! Cost: $15 per person (includes supper) School aged children FREE Time: 6pm check-in for a 6:30pm start Raffle tickets […]