Friends Presentation – ‘The Medieval Supernatural’ by Chris White, Jenny Davis Barnett and Dr Beth Spacey

Join three UQ researchers as they explore three aspects of the medieval supernatural, discussing what medieval Europeans believed, and how and why they wrote about these phenomena. Dr. Beth Spacey, Lecturer in Medieval History, will present a selection of mysterious signs supposedly witnessed by medieval crusaders and discuss how these were interpreted by observers and […]

A Picnic at Pemberley

Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy requests the pleasure of your company at a Picnic at Pemberley for an afternoon of Regency dancing, a delectable afternoon tea, games and other diversions to be held on the manicured lawns of the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology. Regency guests will have the opportunity to: - Enjoy traditional tea cakes […]

Kids Dig It! Medieval Family Fun

DETAILS TO BE FINALISED - SUBJECT TO CHANGE 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 […]

Abbey Medieval Friday Family Fun Day

Have you ever wanted to explore the Abbey Medieval Festival but quite sure what all the fuss is about? Discover the best of our Festival with a sensory-friendly Friday Family Fun day. Featuring all the crowd favourites, including the Moreton Bay Medieval Joust Championship, Birds of Prey, combat demonstrations, story telling, workshops, and live performers.  […]

Abbey Medieval Festival

The Abbey Medieval Festival returns to Moreton Bay in 2024 at Abbeystowe, Caboolture on 6 - 7 July.Spend an action-packed weekend experiencing Queensland's largest medieval festival, with jousting, knight combat, Birds of Prey, kids activities, archery, entertainment and more! Shop at the market and enjoy delicious food and drink and a refreshment at the Stag […]

Friends Presentation – ‘Phoenician Sonnets – Mediterranean mysteries along ancient trading routes.’ by Stephen Stockwell

Details coming soon. Not a member of the Abbey Museum Friends? Join here for discounted ticket prices IMPORTANT COVIDSAFE INFORMATION: Our facilities and staff will be well equipped to create the safest possible environment to minimise any possible risk of Covid-19 transmission. Please see COVIDSAFE information below. Covid refunds are provided with medical certificate or […]

Abbey Trivia Night

Details coming soon. Not a member of the Abbey Museum Friends? Join here for discounted ticket prices IMPORTANT COVIDSAFE INFORMATION: Our facilities and staff will be well equipped to create the safest possible environment to minimise any possible risk of Covid-19 transmission. Please see COVIDSAFE information below. Covid refunds are provided with medical certificate or […]

Kids Dig It! Egyptian Family Fun

DETAILS TO BE CONFIRMED - Subject to change Kids Dig It! is back these school holidays with Egyptian Family Fun. Join us at the Abbey Museum for a week of hands on, educational fun for the whole family. Kids can: • Practice archery. and more! Doors open at 9:30am for activities to start at 10:00am. […]

Friends Presentation – ‘Exhibiting empire: Pompey’s theatre in Rome as ‘garden museum’’ presented by Kit Morrell

Details coming soon. Not a member of the Abbey Museum Friends? Join here for discounted ticket prices IMPORTANT COVIDSAFE INFORMATION: Our facilities and staff will be well equipped to create the safest possible environment to minimise any possible risk of Covid-19 transmission. Please see COVIDSAFE information below. Covid refunds are provided with medical certificate or […]

A Medieval Christmas: A Gregorian Chant Matinee in the Museum

DETAILS TO BE FINALISED - SUBJECT TO CHANGE A Medieval Christmas: A Gregorian Chant 3pm Matinee in the Museum At this special matinee session, Gregorian Chant Choir, Schola Cantorum, will perform a series of medieval Christmas chants in the Abbey Museum. Guests are invited to arrive at 3.00 pm to tour the Museum and enjoy a repast […]

A Medieval Christmas: An Evening of Gregorian Chant in the Church

DETAILS TO BE FINALISED - SUBJECT TO CHANGE A Medieval Christmas: An Evening of Gregorian Chant in the Church Gregorian Chant Choir, Schola Cantorum, will perform a series of medieval Advent and Christmas chants in the ambience of the Abbey Church in what is now a traditional commencement to Advent for the Abbey Museum. The […]