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Join us in the January 2023 School Holidays for 3 days of Family Fun! Come along and learn about Imperial China. Book your Add-Ons to ensure you don't miss out on the activities! (Scroll to the bottom of the ticket page to select Activities): Explore Imperial China through engaging and interactive activities. Kids will practice […]
In late 2017, one of Australia’s largest silver coin hoards was found during construction of the new Toowoomba Bypass in extraordinary circumstances. Tracking down who hid these coins in a chest buried under a farm shed revealed an almost forgotten story of German settlement on the Darling Downs and led to a protracted legal battle […]
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 […]
Join us at the Abbey Museum for four days of family fun and learn about the role archaeology plays in uncovering the stories of human history. Kids can: •Try their hand at Archery •Undertake an archaeological excavation •Make their own Babylonian Cuneiform tablet •Discover how archaeology works outside excavations, including coin identification, tree ring […]
Calligraphy as an art form was once widespread, a dynamic beautification of the written word used practically, artistically and symbolically. The art of commissioning, making and presenting certificates and illuminated addresses as signs of respect and appreciation has a long history, but as that practice slowly fades away, so too do the skills that come […]
Regency guests will have the opportunity to: - Enjoy traditional tea cakes and an array of delicious delicacies- Play Regency era games such as the Game of Graces, Pall-Mall and Shuttlecock- Learn the etiquette of the Regency Period- Test your aim with the popular sport of archery- See the beautiful stained glass windows in the […]
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 […]
Kids Dig It! is back these school holidays with Medieval 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 their own heraldic shield • Uncover medieval artefacts in the Archaeological dig • Train like […]
Join us at our 2023 Abbey Medieval Festival - visit our website for details and updates www.abbeymedievalfestival.com Visit the Website for all details. Tickets on Sale Now! Booking Terms and Conditions Apply IMPORTANT COVIDSAFE INFORMATION: Our facilities and staff will be well equipped to create the safest possible environment to minimise any possible risk of […]
Come along and enjoy lucky door prizes, raffle prizes and challenging trivia questions about History, Myths and Legends. This evening will test your knowledge of Roman, Greek, Egyptian and Chinese gods and goddesses, mythical creatures, legendary characters and more! What mythical creature is said to live in Australian waterholes? Which legendary English character is said […]
Friends Presentation Event Secret Celebrations: the Festival of Demeter & Persephone at Eleusis” by Dr Annabel Florence Everyone loves a good festival – the music, the food, the community spirit and the buzz of a crowd all there for one purpose. The ancient Greeks felt the same way and celebrated various festivals throughout the year. […]
Friends Presentation Event Tickets Available Now. Join the Abbey Museum Friends and discover the History of the Abbey Museum. In this illustrated talk, UQ historian Assoc. Prof. Geoff Ginn explores the origins of the Abbey Museum’s marvellous collections. The remarkable story of the Museum’s founder, Rev John Ward, and his Abbey Folk Park in London […]