Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology

Public art has the power to honour stories, shape place, and create enduring cultural legacies. This half-day seminar brings together artists and curators to explore how meaningful collaboration and site-responsive practice can result in meaningful and powerful public artworks. Framed by the new sculpture Acknowledgement to Kabi Kabi Country by Lyndon Davis and Russell Anderson,…

Event Title: Abbeystowe Challenger Clash 2025 Event Details: The Abbeystowe Challenger Clash is unlike anything else you’ve ever seen. Marked as Australia’s only Buhurt International “Conference” tournament, this year we’re adding the Trans-Tasman Cup to the schedule for some added flavour. So, if last year’s inaugural competition was not hotly contested enough for you, come…

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…