Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology

Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology is an historical museum located in Moreton Bay The Abbey Museum is a public museum almost unique in Australia.

Its collections are derived from Britain’s first social history museum – the Abbey Folk Park. The Museum has won international acclaim for the quality of its displays and programs. From Brisbane or Sunshine Coast by car

Bribie Island Road exit 152 off the Bruce Highway. Travel four kms towards Bribie Island and turn at Old Toorbul Point Road, take your first right and look for The Abbey. Note: Ma

ke sure your device is looking for “the Abbey Place Caboolture” NOT “Abbey Road” which is another Road in the district. By public transport

Take the Brisbane to Nambour line to Caboolture railway station. Get on a Bribie Island Bus Lines bus to the Coles Express Service Station (immediately after Old Toorbul Point Road). There is a 5-10 minute walk via the service station to the Museum. By public transport from Brisbane, Caboolture, Redcliffe, Sunshine Coast and Bribie Island

Bribie Island Bus Lines : 07 3408 2562. Translink : 13 1230
Translink Journey Planner: http://translink.com.au/

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALEJoin us at Abbeystowe for the Abbey History Festival, September 26 & 27 for a weekend celebrating...
01/06/2026

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE

Join us at Abbeystowe for the Abbey History Festival, September 26 & 27 for a weekend celebrating the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology's 40th Anniversary!

We are bringing the Museum's collection of artefacts to life, with reenactments, demonstrations, performances and interactive workshops from Ancient Rome through to WWI!

Secure your tickets now via the link below:

🎟️👉 https://bit.ly/abbeyhistoryfest

NB: This is a separate event to the Abbey Medieval Festival

Tickets for the Abbey History Festival go on sale 2pm today! ⏰🚨Embark on a Journey Through the Ages at Abbeystowe as we ...
01/06/2026

Tickets for the Abbey History Festival go on sale 2pm today! ⏰🚨

Embark on a Journey Through the Ages at Abbeystowe as we celebrate 40 years of the Abbey Museum 🎉
From the ancient artefacts in the Abbey Museum to real life reenactment, we’re bringing our collection to life with workshops, performances and demonstrations to transport you through time. Perfect for families, history lovers, and costume enthusiasts alike, the Abbey History Festival invites you to step through the gates this September for an intimate and interactive celebration of the past.

You can expect a smaller-scale event, with approximately a 3rd of the crowds compared to the Abbey Medieval Festival. With new sites, sounds and workshops enjoy, the Abbey History Festival is more relaxed step into the past.

We are offering first release prices to the first 1000 tickets, or until July 31st whichever comes first. Head to the link below for more information and tickets (live in 2hrs!!) 👇

🔗 https://abbeystowe.com/history-festival/

Last Friday night we hosted a very special Abbey After Dark event to celebrate our extraordinary Abbey Museum volunteers...
29/05/2026

Last Friday night we hosted a very special Abbey After Dark event to celebrate our extraordinary Abbey Museum volunteers during National Volunteer Week.

Our amazing team of volunteers contributed a staggering 68,000 hours of work last year alone. They bring history to life every single day, fulfilling our vision to enrich lives through the stories of our collection. We could not do what we do without them.

With 2026 being the United Nations International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, it was the perfect moment to pause and say a massive thank you. Our staff loved turning the tables to serve our volunteers with delicious food, drinks, a custom museum riddle by our volunteer Bri, and an exclusive "hidden secrets" tour led by Senior Curator Michael.

Thank you to every single volunteer who gives their time, passion, and energy to the Abbey Museum. You build connection, purpose, and lasting positive change in our Abbey Museum community.

Last weekend the Knights of Abbeystowe celebrated their 2026 Knighting Ceremony, taking the oath to uphold the values of...
22/05/2026

Last weekend the Knights of Abbeystowe celebrated their 2026 Knighting Ceremony, taking the oath to uphold the values of the Abbey Medieval Festival and supporters of the Abbey Museum.

The Knights of Abbeystowe is an annual membership program which supports the Abbey Museum and celebrates camaradarie and chivalry of medieval times, and the knighting ceremony is a honorary ceremony based off ancient manuscripts.

Memberships are limited and will open mid-year, so stay tuned for details.

The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology is proud to be recognised as a Silver Best of Queensland Experience for 2026.Fro...
16/05/2026

The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology is proud to be recognised as a Silver Best of Queensland Experience for 2026.

From exploring ancient artefacts in our Museum, to enjoying inspired images in our Gallery, relaxing with coffee and lunch in the Abbey Café and delivering world-class, award winning events, this recognition celebrates the incredible experiences our visitors enjoy at the Abbey Museum every day.

Thank you to our wonderful visitors, volunteers, staff, supporters and community for being part of our journey through history. We look forward to welcoming you to the Museum, Gallery and Café soon.

Book online for the Museum or one of our many events hosted annually:
https://abbeymuseumofartandarchaeology.rezdy.com/

For more information on the Best of Queensland Experiences visit http://queensland.com/au/en/info/best-of-queensland-experiences-program

Kids Dig It! tickets are now ON SALE 🎉 Join us at the Abbey Museum these Winter school holidays for Kids Dig It Medieval...
13/05/2026

Kids Dig It! tickets are now ON SALE 🎉

Join us at the Abbey Museum these Winter school holidays for Kids Dig It Medieval Family Fun, Monday 29th June - Wednesday 1st July 📅

We've got the crowd favourite activities back for families to enjoy including:

🏹 Practicing with bow and arrow, guided by our Archery team
🔎 Uncovering medieval artefacts at the Archaeological Dig
⚔️ Learning about chivalrous knights & weaponry
🛡️ Designing your own hand-painted shield
🏛️ Games, quizzes and more inside the Museum

We've made booking your Scheduled Activities easier too!
You can now book all 4 Scheduled Activities (Archery, Dig, Crafts & Workshop), for all participants in your group, in only 1 click of the button!

Simply select your Activity Group of choice - now named Time Travellers, History Hunters, Ancient Explorers or Junior Archaeologists to book a complete schedule of activities for the day (MUST be booked in the EXTRAS section).

Book the family in for a day of medieval fun at the Abbey Museum - for more info, head to our website: https://abbeymuseum.com.au/event/kids-dig-it-medieval-family-fun-2026/

Or get yours tickets NOW via the link below:
👉 http://bit.ly/3PCUvtZ

01/05/2026

Visit the Museum this weekend for cosy moments at the Abbey Cafe and rest and recharge in peace as you browse over a million years of human history in our Museum and Art Gallery.
We're open all long weekend, with regular cafe and museum hours this coming Labour Day.

Open Saturday and Monday 10am - 4pm
Cafe open Saturday and Monday 10am - 2pm.

Book online for tickets. https://abbeymuseumofartandarchaeology.rezdy.com/

We're delighted to announce the Abbey Museum is a finalist in the Pumicestone Business Excellence Awards for Tourism & A...
29/04/2026

We're delighted to announce the Abbey Museum is a finalist in the Pumicestone Business Excellence Awards for Tourism & Attractions category, presented by Ariana Doolan MP

This wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support from our community, thank you for backing us every step of the way 💙

We keenly await the awards evening on 26th May to hear the outcome and wish all other finalists the best of luck. There is an amazing calibre of operators and businesses in our region and we're looking forward to celebrating all the wins with local business leaders.

ANZAC Day Hours NoticeIn observance of ANZAC Day, the Museum will open from 12pm this Saturday 25th.We pause in the morn...
23/04/2026

ANZAC Day Hours Notice

In observance of ANZAC Day, the Museum will open from 12pm this Saturday 25th.
We pause in the morning to honour and remember.
The Café will be open from 12pm to 2pm.

20/04/2026

Last Friday evening guests enjoyed our latest instalment of our Abbey After Dark events, featuring Rosalie's Medieval Woman, exploring the craftsmanship and details of medieval accessories. With an exclusive ‘white glove’ experience, guests were invited to touch and hold intricate replicas and artefacts from the Gilbert collection.

A special thank you also to Raven for the beautiful harp musical entertainment.

Our After Dark events are now on a short break leading up to the Festival and return in August! A thank you once again to Rosalie for her interesting and insightful presentation.

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31 The Abbey Place
Caboolture, QLD
4510

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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