Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology

The Abbey Museum Friends invite you to their Presentation hosted by Professor Patrick Jory, exploring Asian trade networks in the Indian Ocean during the late medieval period. Synopsis: This presentation will discuss the era when the global economy was centred on the Indian Ocean. In the late medieval period, no one state or region dominated…

Need some inspiration for your costume to the highly-anticipated Abbey Medieval Festival? Get an up-close look at the workmanship & reproduction of upper class items, with an EXCLUSIVE white glove experience! Your evening begins with live entertainment and a delicious antipasto selection, setting the perfect atmosphere for a night of storytelling and exploration. After your…

Rediscover the history, culture and arts of Ancient Greece at the Abbey Museum these Easter school holidays! Kids Dig It! returns April 7th – 10th with Ancient Greece Family Fun. Enjoy hands on, educational activities with the whole family! Suited for ages 5 – 12 years. Kids can: - Practise with a bow & arrow,…

CALLING ALL TRIVIA TRAGICS! Come along and enjoy a night of challenging trivia questions! Join Trivia Master Libby for a night of fun competition on Saturday, 28th March, and test your knowledge on a variety of topics; from history and the arts, to people and places! Cost: $10 per person (includes supper) | Primary School…

Abbey After Dark: Ancient Egyptian Brewing Practices with Dr Serena Love - Mar 20   The Abbey Museum invites you to an unforgettable evening exploring the history of ancient brewing practices. Join Dr Serena Love as we rediscover and recreate the flavours of ancient brews in an exciting experiment with Hip Hops Brewers! Beer in…

When and Why Did Roman Emperors Start Wearing Crowns? Abbey Museum February 7   Includes a light afternoon tea. This event will follow the Friends AGM at 1pm. Time: 2pm – 4pm Location: The Abbey Hall (located behind the Abbey Museum), 31 The Abbey Place, Caboolture Tickets: $20 Guest | $10 Friends Member + Booking…

Friends Annual Lunch & Presentation: “Brasses & Brass Rubbings” by Robin Czechura -Abbey Museum Saturday November 8   The Abbey Museum Friends invite you to their Annual Lunch and Presentation on Saturday, 8 November 2025 at the Abbey Hall. The talk is intended to give some insight into monumental brasses and brass rubbings, illustrated in…

Abbey Archery Day at the Abbey Museum on November 8   Practice archery at the Abbey Museum! Enjoy a brief discussion on the history of archery followed by several rounds of shooting. By the end of the session, we hope to have a collection of hawk-eyed archers scoring consistent hits. A variety of fibreglass bows…

Abbey After Dark: Historical Horrors with Felicity Miller October 31   Discover all the world's evils, from torturous medical procedures and 'operations', to treatments for hysteria; as we open Pandora's Box and unveil how women have suffered all the world’s evils at the hands of her womb. The presentation will display medical instruments and equipment…