Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology

Summer holidays are here, celebrate with Oriental Family Fun at the Abbey Museum. In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we’ve customised the experience to pack in the most fun possible. Here is how it will work. Each day will be comprised of: 2-hour workshops – must be there at the start time of…

KUTLU TÖREN means happy ceremony!  We are so pleased to invite you to join us for a Kutlu Tören right here at Abbeystowe in just a few weeks time!  So what’s it all about? Building a fountain was seen as an act of piety which also demonstrates the social, economic and political standing of the…

Don't question attending this TRIVIA! This one is all about Christmas Enjoy lucky door prizes, fantastic raffle prizes and challenging trivia questions! Pre-book your space and come well versed in all topics related to this joyous season! Assemble a team of friends and dress up in your best Christmas attire! Book your table of 2,…

  We also have another Kids Dig It event coming up 28th Sept through the 2nd Oct. This time the theme is VIKINGs! Another kids favourite! Spring school holidays are near, celebrate with Viking Family Fun at the Abbey Museum. In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, we've customised the experience to pack in…

Online Fundraising Raffle called ‘Camping Through The Ages’.  There’s actually two concurrent raffles and are based on a CAMPING theme in two different time periods. 'Camping Through The Ages 1420' raffle grand prize features a towering and authentic 5m high and 6m wide hand painted medieval style pavilion and a portable camping stove and cooking set. The 'Camping Through The Ages…

Jousts, digs and regency picnics Not only has the breadth of its collection made the Abbey Museum unique in Australia, its public programs have provided entertainment and education to hundreds of thousands of visitors. From humble beginnings the Abbey Medieval Festival has grown to be a truly international event, attracting more than 27,000 visitors in…

Around 25,000 people arrive each year at the site transformed into a purpose-built medieval town drawing visitors from across Australia, with themed taverns, period food and authentic market stalls, entertainers, roving musicians and visitors who just want to dress up. It is incredible to look back over the last 30 years to see how our…

Since 1988, Moreton Bay Region has been home to the largest, most authentic, annual medieval re-enactment in the southern hemisphere – Abbey Medieval Festival – a completely immersive Medieval experience transporting festival-goers back to the days of kings, Vikings, fair maidens, knights and peasants. With pigs roasting on spits, re-enactment camps, minstrels, jousters, mock-battles and…