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Make a Scene: Fashioning Queer Identity and Club Culture in the 90s
Sept
5
to 19 July

Make a Scene: Fashioning Queer Identity and Club Culture in the 90s

In the 1990s, a vibrant and creative underground nightclub and dance party scene emerged in Brisbane for LGBTQIA+ people and their allies – safe places to wear fabulous fashions that celebrated the community’s diversity and reflected a fearless self-expression of identity.

Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality, this original exhibition by Queensland Museum brings together fashion, pop culture and LGBTQIA+ lived experience. Featuring extraordinary pieces from the museum’s costume and fashion collections, Make a Scene will reveal untold stories of Queensland’s LGBTQIA+ communities and illuminate key moments from this period of Brisbane’s history.

Exploring a diverse range of dress codes expressing LGBTQIA+ identity of the early 1990s, the exhibition will also highlight the works of two distinctly different, but interconnected Brisbane-based labels that represent a new queer youth culture crystallising in Queensland at the time – Mark Wilson’s Hairy Dog, and Kenn Bushby and Chrissy Feld’s Glamourpussy.

Journey back to the 90s dancefloor through fashion, objects and lived experiences generously shared by community, artists, designers and cultural institutions from Brisbane and beyond. The scene is set.

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Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends
Oct
24
to 5 Oct

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends

Walk alongside one of the planet’s most powerful and fascinating animals, on a journey stretching back over 130 million years. This interactive all-ages exhibition will bring you face-to-face with the mighty crocodile.

From ancient ‘supercrocs’ that once roamed with dinosaurs to the unique crocodile species living across the world today, Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends explores the science, culture and enduring connections between people and these remarkable creatures.

Crocodiles survived the dinosaurs, evolved and made their mark on culture, fascinating humans from early First Nations’ stories to Hollywood blockbusters of today. Where does the legend and the myth meet reality?

Experts from Queensland Museum, the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory have created this world premier exhibition.

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Out on the Town
Nov
15
to 19 Apr

Out on the Town

Out on the Town

From balls to concerts to parties, the clothing and accessories people wear play an important part in special occasions.

A night out on the town means a chance to dress up in your favourite evening wear or an excuse to buy a new outfit.  

Out on the Town highlights the styles, silhouettes and colours that have come in and out of fashion.

From the shimmery beads of the 1920s, to the mini dresses of the 1960s and the bright and shiny fabric of 1980s evening wear.  

Explore the fun and fabulous 1920s to 1980s evening wear from the City of Moreton Bay Heritage Collection.  

Exhibition developed by City of Moreton Bay.

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ΝΟΣΤΟΙ | Homecomings: Stories of the Ionian Island Diaspora in Queensland
Nov
26
to 30 Nov

ΝΟΣΤΟΙ | Homecomings: Stories of the Ionian Island Diaspora in Queensland

ΝΟΣΤΟΙ explores the way that storytelling, history, myth, memory and experience of the Ionian Islands off the western coast of Greece (Kerkyra, Paxi, Lefkada, Ithaki, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Kythera) fuels the imagination and identity of the diaspora in Queensland.

The exhibition is the result of a three-year collaboration between the Antiquities Museum and Ionian Islands diaspora communities in Queensland. It combines artefacts, documents, garments and photographs from public and private collections with newly recorded oral histories to create a rich tapestry of how the islands are remembered, experienced and passed on to future generations.

Proudly presented by The University of Queensland RD Milns Antiquities Museum, UQ Arts, the Kytherian Association of Queensland, the Ithacan Society of Queensland, and supported by Friends of Antiquity and the Kytherian Brotherhood of Queensland.

Event Website URL: https://antiquities-museum.uq.edu.au/nostoi-homecomings-stories-ionian-island-diaspora-queensland

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Uncover the hidden art of keeping Queensland history
Jan
19
to 30 Sept

Uncover the hidden art of keeping Queensland history

What if some of the most revealing stories about Queensland aren’t found in the words on the page, but in the books themselves?

Printed & Bound, an exhibition now open at Queensland State Archives, invites visitors to look closely at the records books that quietly shaped the state. Ledgers built to endure daily use. Registers finished to impress. Books designed not just to hold information, but to make systems work.
This new exhibition uncovers the art behind how Queensland’s history was kept, revealing how design, materials and craft reflect a state learning how to organise itself, record decisions and keep track of its past.

This exhibition is an invitation to slow down, look closely and discover a side of Queensland’s history that often goes unnoticed.

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Abbey After Dark: Chinese Almanacs and the Lunar New Year with Dr Wing-Fai Wong
Feb
13
to 30 Sept

Abbey After Dark: Chinese Almanacs and the Lunar New Year with Dr Wing-Fai Wong

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The Abbey Museum invites you to an unforgettable evening exploring the history of the Chinese Almanac – discover it’s influence over astrology and the art of Feng Shui and cash-coin divination.

Your evening begins with entertainment and a delicious charcuterie selection, setting the perfect atmosphere for a night of storytelling and exploration. After your grazing experience, take a twilight wander through the Museum’s galleries, where centuries of history come alive in the glow of the evening.

In this presentation, Dr Wing-Fai Wong focuses on the history of Chinese almanacs, including the parallel use of the lunisolar calendar and the Gregorian calendar in Australia. Discover how Chinese communities celebrated the New Year in Australia – including associated taboos – before China became a republic.

The twelve astrological animals are not originally Chinese; they were adopted around the second century BCE. They were later combined with the Five Elements to align with the Sexagenary Cycle. The coming years, 2026 and 2027, are known as the Years of the Scarlet Horse and the Red Goat. Traditionally, these years are considered particularly inauspicious and associated with the belief in potential cultural or social calamities.

Ticketing Inclusions:
- 40 min talk
- Evening through the museum with exclusive viewing of Reserve Collection artefacts in a temporary display
- Gift
- Cheese and Wine evening

Pricing: $45pp + Booking Fee. (recommended for ages 16yrs+)

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Beachmere: The collective memories of a seaside village
Feb
14
to 31 May

Beachmere: The collective memories of a seaside village

Beachmere’s rich history has been shaped by its people and coastal environment.

This exhibition celebrates the town’s enduring community spirit - still growing, remembering, and staying connected to the sea.

Through photographs, objects, artworks, and stories, discover a snapshot of the town’s layered history: From the role the environment has played in shaping its culture to its growth as a coastal suburb.

Exhibition developed by City of Moreton Bay in collaboration with historian Karen Wallwork.

Bribie Island Seaside Museum is open from Wednesday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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How Soon Is Now?
Feb
21
to 2 May

How Soon Is Now?

Art of Bruce Reynold

How Soon Is Now? brings together a selection of Bruce Reynolds’ exquisite cast relief works with painterly, two-dimensional collaged linoleum works.

It celebrates a physicality that is frequently overlooked in today’s growing digital environment.

Visitors to this exhibition will enjoy immersing themselves in the physicality of Bruce Reynolds’ superbly crafted works. They can appreciate his references to antiquity, migration, memory and time, and the natural and built environment.

Free - no bookings required. All ages.

About the artist

Bruce Reynolds’ work grew from collage to relief and sculpture over a number of decades. Artist residencies in Rome focused his studio and architectural works on relief forms that occupy the space between painting and sculpture, and between drawing and architecture. He describes it as being both archaic and a fresh place of representation.

How Soon is Now? is a Museums & Galleries Queensland touring exhibition presented in partnership with the artist, Bruce Reynolds. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program, and is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

Image credit: Bruce Reynolds, Skyphos (Atlantis), 2015. Plaster and pigment. 56 x 66 26cm. Courtesy of the artist.

Redcliffe Art Gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

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Harvest
Feb
28
to 17 May

Harvest

This International Women's Day we celebrate our local women farmers and agribusiness champions.

Harvest digs down into the rich agricultural heritage of our region - its deep roots, thriving present, and bold growth for the future.

The exhibition celebrates stories of this Country which has always been home to Aboriginal people. Country has been managed expertly for tens of thousands of years and continues to see abundant yields produced by today’s farmers.

Through a vibrant mix of historical objects, striking photographs, and personal stories, Harvest reveals how agriculture has always influenced our land, economy, and ways of life.

This exhibition will be shown first at Redcliffe Museum, followed by Pine Rivers Heritage Museum. Each museum will share some homegrown stories. 

Image credit: Loading melons on the Hungerford family farm, Kippa-Ring, c1960. City of Moreton Bay, RLPC-001\001284.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. 

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New School of the Living and the Dead
Mar
14
to 6 June

New School of the Living and the Dead

New School of the Living and the Dead is an imaginative exhibition of new works by Brisbane-based artist Bill Platz. 

In 1972, three life-size Classical Greek bronze statues were discovered on the Mediterranean seabed off the coast of Southern Italy.

Two of the Riace Warriors are standing in a museum in Calabria as celebrated emblems of Classical beauty and the Western canon.

In this exhibition of new works, Platz imagines the third sculpture — the yawning warrior — was smuggled out of Italy, and, after a fraught journey, was jettisoned in the shallow waters of Deception Bay before it could be seized. 

This exhibition has been developed by City of Moreton Bay in collaboration with Bill Platz.

Free - no bookings required. All ages.

Image credit: Bill Platz, Pretending to Swim 01, 2025. Iron gall ink, charcoal and gouache on primed carbon fibre/aramid fibre panel. Courtesy of the artist.

Redcliffe Art Gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

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Dearly Departed: death in life
Mar
14
to 23 Aug

Dearly Departed: death in life

Death is a universal experience. It will come to us all. Yet the way we confront, discuss, experience and ultimately reckon with death, and the realities of dying, varies enormously. Culturally diverse traditions and practices around death offer unique insights into how communities around the world honour and mourn their loved ones, shaping vastly different experiences and understandings of life’s final chapter.

Throughout the 20th century, death became a quiet taboo; something rarely spoken of, despite touching every life. Positioned at the powerful intersection of history, art and emotion, Dearly Departed encourages audiences to reflect on what it means to live well, die well and honour those who came before us. It reframes death not as an ending, but as a profound and enduring part of Queensland’s living story.

Innovative, accessible, and deeply human, Dearly Departed: death in life invites visitors into a bold exploration of mortality across Queensland’s past, present and future. Through rich historical insight, evocative artistic interpretation and interactive design, the exhibition sparks meaningful conversation about life, death and the memories we hold.

Drawing on the State Library’s rich collections of objects and stories, the exhibition explores how social, cultural, spiritual, historical and political forces have shaped Queenslanders’ attitudes to death and dying – then and now.

Join us as we rediscover how confronting death helps us better understand life itself.

Content note

This exhibition features images, videos, and objects associated with death and dying. These can evoke emotions, memories, or personal reflections. Visitors are encouraged to move through the space at their own pace and to take breaks whenever needed. This exhibition contains photographs, videos and recordings of people who have since passed, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Croc! Guided Tour for Families
Apr
15
to 17 Apr

Croc! Guided Tour for Families

Take a guided tour of Queensland Museum Kurilpa's crocodile exhibition these school holidays. Led by a Croc Guide, this engaging experience takes you back 130 million years to uncover jaw-dropping insights into ancient SuperCrocs, and crocodiles found around the world today.

Along the way, you’ll learn extra croc facts, stories and special insights into how these remarkable creatures have evolved over time. Designed for families, these tours are suitable for all ages looking for a school holiday adventure.

Only two tours available these holidays. Tour tickets include entry to Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends. Ticketholders are welcome to stay inside the exhibition after the tour ends.

Croc! is presented by Queensland Museum, the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.

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Sensory Friendly Sessions: Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition
Apr
18

Sensory Friendly Sessions: Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition

We’re turning the sound down and reducing visitor numbers in the Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition to create a calmer, more relaxed museum experience.

These quieter hours are designed to welcome guests on the autism spectrum, and anyone who would benefit from a less busy, lower-sensory environment.

TWO SESSIONS

18 April 8.15 - 10.00am

1 August 8.15am - 10.00am

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HOTMESS x Make a Scene: surreal life drawing
Apr
24

HOTMESS x Make a Scene: surreal life drawing

A playful, inclusive art activation celebrating fashion and self-expression through immersive creative drawing. Step into a world where fashion breaks the rules and self-expression takes centre stage!

Unleash your inner artist and let your creativity run riot at HOTMESS x Make A Scene. Inspired by Queensland Museum’s fabulous Make A Scene: Fashioning Queer Identity and Club Culture in the 90s exhibition, this outrageous, hands-on art experience is an unmissable invitation to strut your stuff on paper. Created by multidisciplinary artists Sophie May and Gabrielle Miller, HOTMESS is part immersive theatre, part life drawing, and part artistic liberation.

All materials are provided and enjoy a free drink on arrival.
Early session recommended for 18+. Late session strictly 18+.
Seasoned artists and first-time sketchers welcome!

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Special dances for the Australian Heritage Festival
Apr
24

Special dances for the Australian Heritage Festival

The 2026 Australian Heritage Festival theme, Change, invites communities across the country to reflect on how history has shaped us, and how we, in turn, continue to shape history.  We have created two events to explore this theme. 

Change Your Partners!

Dancing in the 19th century was all about changing partners!  Social interaction was at the heart of dancing.  In the early 1800s it was considered improper to dance with the same partner more than once in an evening!  As dance styles changed, the roles of partners changed too.

Join us for an immersive experience as we dance through one hundred years of Brisbane’s dance history.  We will teach the dances and no experience is necessary.   

When: Friday, 24 April at 7:30pm

Where: Hills District Community Centre, 291 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills, Qld

Cost: $4.00 (thanks to Moreton Bay Council's Healthy & Active Programme)

Click here for more information and booking

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The Planting at Woodford Folk Festival
May
1
to 3 May

The Planting at Woodford Folk Festival

The Planting 2026


The Planting, a much-loved weekend for cultivating connection and caring for the land at Woodfordia.


Set for the long weekend, Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd of May, this gathering combines hands on working bees, delicious food and drinks, informative talks and an evening programme of inspiring artists and musicians.

Our talks will be from experts in citizen science, regeneration and community lead projects and will include practical skills you can take back home to your own communities and gardens.

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A Night at the Museum: Dinosaur Edition | Queensland Museum Kurilpa
May
8

A Night at the Museum: Dinosaur Edition | Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Do you dig dinosaurs? Get ready for a total dinosaur takeover! A Night at the Museum is back and Queensland Museum Kurilpa is celebrating everyone’s favourite prehistoric superstars.

Roam museum-wide after dark. Tickets includes entry to all temporary and permanent exhibitions as well as dinosaur themed activities, science shows and family-friendly night time fun.

This special dinosaur edition of A Night at the Museum is part of the inaugural Queensland Dinosaur Week.

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Special dances for the Australian Heritage Festival 2
May
8

Special dances for the Australian Heritage Festival 2

Historic Milestones: the changing nature of dance

Step into the rich tapestry of Australian history through the power of dance. Join us for a captivating workshop that traces the evolution of dance from Brisbane’s early penal settlement through to the early 1900s.

Discover how dance has been a vibrant expression of societal shifts—shaped by fashion, philosophical movements, and cultural influences brought by migration. Explore the connection between changing lives and changing rhythms.

All dances taught on the night. No partner or experience required.  Costumes admired but not required.

When: Friday, 8 May at 7:30pm

Where: Farmers Hall, 30 Main Street, Samford Village, Qld

Cost: $4.00 (thanks to Moreton Bay Council's Healthy & Active Programme.

More information and booking:

https://www.historicaldance.au/event/historic-milestones/

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The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
May
30
to 16 Aug

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Get ready to laugh at nature’s funniest moments! The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, organised annually, attracts submissions from across the world.

This competition celebrates the hilarity of our natural world and helps to highlight what we need to do to protect it.

Featuring 60 images, this exhibition showcases a selection of the winners and finalists’ images from the competition over the years.

Join us for a journey filled with laughter, joy, and a renewed sense of wonder for the animal kingdom.

Free. No bookings required. All ages.

Image credit: Jennifer Hadley, Talk to the fin.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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Wildlife Unleashed workshop
May
30
to 5 June

Wildlife Unleashed workshop

We’re bringing the zoo to you at Redcliffe Museum!


Immerse yourself in the captivating world of native and exotic animals from Wildlife Unleashed!

Hold a baby saltwater crocodile, look into the eyes of a bird of prey and watch an expert wrangle some of our world’s most venomous snakes. From rare cockatoos to playful possums, learn about the rich biodiversity of our planet and conservation through intimate encounters.

Explore our latest exhibition The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards while you are at the museum.

Free - no bookings required. All ages.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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World Environment Day
June
5

World Environment Day

Join us at Redcliffe Museum to celebrate World Environment Day!


Jay from Kumbartcho nursery will help you discover the amazing flavours and stories behind Australian native bushfoods!

Jay is a conservation manager who’s passionate about native plants and loves showing people how incredible they really are. For thousands of years, First Nations people have used these plants for food, medicine and everyday life—and now you can learn about them too.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to spot different native bushfood plants, how to grow them at home, and how they’ve been traditionally used. You’ll get hands-on experience, hear interesting stories, and pick up practical gardening tips while reconnecting with nature.

While you are at the museum, explore our latest exhibition, The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Free - bookings required. All ages.

Image credit: Jay Schieder.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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Bugs Ed Workshop
June
27

Bugs Ed Workshop

Insects are the most diverse and successful group of animals on Earth - and among the most beautiful and bizarre!

Explore their weird and wonderful shapes and sizes by examining amazing cases of preserved specimens from around the world. Learn about where they live, what they eat and how they protect themselves from harm.

Get up close and personal with some of our live local Australian insects such as giant stick insects, preying mantids, leaf insects and more. You can even hold a stick insect!

Be sure to book this experience and join us at the launch of our latest exhibition, The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Free - bookings essential. All ages.

Image credit: Bugs Ed.

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Beezentric bee workshop
Mar
8

Beezentric bee workshop

Join the hive at Redcliffe Museum and bee amazed at the secret life of bees with our fun, free and immersive bee workshop run by Caz from Beezentric!

Caz is a bee enthusiast and environmental educator who will share her knowledge on regenerative and responsible beekeeping.

Learn how to create a native bee habitat and connect with nature as you discover our world’s most vital pollinators.

Then get grubby and learn how to protect our environment with fun and interactive character Tonyi the worm! Experience real worm farming through hands-on encounters with our wiggly friends and explore sustainability through play.

Bee sure to book this experience soon and worm us at the launch of our latest exhibition, Harvest.

Free - no bookings required. All ages.

Image credit: Courtesy of Carolyn O’Neill from Beezentric.

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Harvest - Event Launch
Mar
8

Harvest - Event Launch

This International Women's Day we celebrate our local women farmers and agribusiness champions.

Hear from a panel of passionate local women who are paving the way with a focus on culture, community, sustainability and innovation.

This event marks the official opening of the exhibition Harvest.

Harvest digs down into the rich agricultural heritage of our region – its deep roots, thriving present, and bold growth for the future.

The exhibition celebrates stories of this Country which has always been home to Aboriginal people who have managed it expertly for tens of thousands of years and from which today’s farmers continue to see abundant yields.

Through a vibrant mix of historical objects, striking photographs, and personal stories, Harvest reveals how agriculture has always influenced our land, economy, and ways of life.

Free - bookings required. All ages.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00

Event Website URL: https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Events/RM/Exhibition-Opening-Harvest

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Research Reveals 2026: Queensland history symposium
Mar
6

Research Reveals 2026: Queensland history symposium

Join us 6 & 7 March for Research Reveals, a two-day event where our 2025 State Library Fellows present the outcomes of their research projects, revealing little-known histories and insights drawn from State Library’s collections.
This year’s line up offers revelations on:
- Refugee stories and experiences of settling in Queensland.
- The history of pearling communities in the Torres Strait.
- The practice of of cross-dressing uncovered across State Library collections.
- Businesswomen who defied pre-1970s rules requiring male guarantors for business loans.
- Queensland’s sporting history through significant sites on the Queensland Heritage Register.
- Bringing historical home interior décor to life using AI and collection material.
- Insights from a fourth-generation Showperson into communities behind the EKKA, Queensland’s largest annual event.
- Filipino migrants in Queensland, explored through festivals, music industry participation and everyday life.
This event is perfect for history enthusiasts, researchers, and anyone curious about Queensland’s past.
Research Reveals is a free event, but spaces are limited!
Please book separate tickets for the Friday evening and Saturday sessions.

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TWILIGHT at QLD MARITIME MUSEUM
Feb
24

TWILIGHT at QLD MARITIME MUSEUM

Twilight at the Queensland Maritime Museum

24 February 2026 | 5:30pm–7:30pm

Brisbane Living Heritage invites you to the first Twilight Event of 2026—an evening of heritage, stories, collaboration, and community at the Queensland Maritime Museum. Set against the backdrop of the historic South Brisbane Dry Dock and towering HMAS Diamantina, this special event is also the official launch of BLH’s 2026 Program.

What this event celebrates

This Twilight gathering brings together our members, partners, and friends to reveal a year of new collaborations and experiences designed to connect people, place, and heritage in meaningful ways.
At this event, we will launch:

2026 Collaborations & Events

Our Twilight Series continues to expand, offering rare glimpses into spaces and stories not usually accessible to the public. This event is your chance to hear the first announcements, meet collaborating organisations, and be part of shaping the year ahead.

What to Expect

Your evening includes:

  • Exclusive access to the Queensland Maritime Museum after hours

  • Bar run by QMM

  • Light Refreshments from Cuisine on Cue

  • A short presentation on the 2026 Program

  • Introductions to our collaborating partners

  • Opportunities to explore museum highlights and chat with heritage leaders

  • Member and guest networking within a relaxed riverside setting

Who Should Attend

  • BLH members and volunteers

  • Partner organisations

  • Local heritage groups and museums

  • Community organisations

  • Anyone with a love of Brisbane’s history, culture, and creative heritage

Accessibility & Important Information

  • The Maritime Museum has a combination of outdoor surfaces and heritage infrastructure; comfortable footwear is recommended.

  • Some areas have limited accessibility due to heritage constraints.

  • Parking available nearby; public transport recommended (South Bank station & ferry terminals).

Why be part of this Twilight?

This is the premiere event of the year—an opportunity to help shape the future of community heritage in Brisbane, connect with like-minded organisations, and celebrate the work our members do to keep stories alive.

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Sunday Stories -Policing our Health
Feb
22

Sunday Stories -Policing our Health

Through Covid-19 many were unsettled by police enforcement of isolation & social distancing. How did police become agents of public health?

In Conversation with Dr Hugo Rée and Dr Jonathan Richards: Enforcing Health, Queensland 1850-1920

In 2020 the power of the police to control people's ability to move freely became heated debate, many were troubled by police enforcement of regulations that dealt with isolation and ‘distancing’ orders.

Since colonial times Queensland police have been called upon to enforce often unwelcomed rules made in response to public health fears.

The Queensland Police Museum is pleased to invite you to our first Sunday Stories event for 2026

From these early days and without specific training, Queensland police have been at the health frontlines, physically managing those suffering dangerous and deadly diseases - often within dire environmental conditions and without understanding of the diseases.

Leprosy, the Bubonic Plague , Typhus Fever, Hookworm, Chlorea and the 'Spanish Flu'; as well as venereal diseases, psychiatric issues and alcoholism are part are some of the dramatic cast of characters in Hugo Ree's wonderfully researched, intelligently presented and beautifully written Enforcing Health: Police and Public Health, Queensland 1850-1920

QPM is proud to host the launch of 'Enforcing Health: Police and Public Health 1850-1920'

Dr Ree's book is available for purchase at www.andalsobooks.com

https://www.andalsobooks.com/#/enforcing-health

or can be purchased for a special discounted price at this event.

Dr Hugo Rée is a retired physician, with a particular interest in the nexus between infectious diseases and public health. Before coming to Queensland in 1987, he worked in Fiji, The Gambia, the Maldive Islands, PNG, England, and New Zealand. In Queensland his particular areas of interest have been Hansen’s Disease (leprosy) and HIV.

Dr Jonathan Richards is a professional historian who trawls through archives and libraries throughout Australia, finding material for academic clients, community groups, government agencies and for his own writing. He successfully located most of the surviving records about Queensland's infamous Native Police force for his doctoral thesis and subsequent publication The Secret War.'Link: https://griffith.academia.edu/JonathanRichards

banner image: Groups of people on arrival at the Wallangarra Quarantine camp, May 1919 (photographer unknown)Image number: 31880-0001-0003 SLQ

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Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Feb
16

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Ever wondered what went down in Old Government House? Join curator Dr Katie McConnel for a free behind-the-scenes tour of Old Government House. Explore the fascinating stories of the influential figures who once called this grand building home, from Queensland’s early governors to the pivotal moments that shaped the state’s future. Hear about the lavish parties, significant events, and the major political decisions that were made within its walls.

This immersive experience is perfect for history enthusiasts, heritage lovers, and anyone with a curiosity for the remarkable past of Queensland's most iconic buildings.

Register via Humanitix

Image: Old Government House, Brisbane. Circa 1869. Courtesy State Library of Queensland.

Organisers will photograph and record events for use in marketing and communications. If you do not wish to be photographed and recorded, please advise staff upon arrival.

For any queries, contact Old Government House on +61 7 3138 8005 or ogh.enquiries@qut.edu.au

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ON:STAGE KPOP SHOWCASE
Feb
14

ON:STAGE KPOP SHOWCASE

Brisbane’s Biggest K-pop Dance Showcase is Back!

Step into a world of rhythm, colour, and connection at ON:STAGE – a high-energy K-pop dance showcase celebrating community, creativity, and culture. Experience Brisbane’s best crews and performers light up the stage with powerful choreography, dazzling visuals, and the infectious energy of K-culture.


ON:STAGE brings together Brisbane’s vibrant K-pop dance community for an unforgettable night of performance, passion, and culture. As part of BrisAsia Festival 2026, this electrifying showcase celebrates the growing influence of Korean pop culture across Australia – where movement, music, and meaning collide.

Audiences will be treated to high-energy dance covers, original choreographies, and creative stage concepts from some of Queensland’s most talented crews. More than just a performance, ON:STAGE is a platform that empowers young dancers to connect, express, and inspire – celebrating diversity, unity, and shared love for K-culture.

Presented by BrisAsia Festival 2026

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Heritage Hands - Exhibition & Book Launch
Feb
5
to 22 Feb

Heritage Hands - Exhibition & Book Launch

Heritage Hands is a photographic exhibition and accompanying publication documenting artisans whose skills are shaped by time, tradition, and quiet mastery. Featuring crafts such as bookbinding, upholstery, natural dyeing, instrument making, and metalwork, the project celebrates practices that are increasingly rare in a fast, disposable world.

The exhibition presents a series of photographic portraits and detail-led images drawn from Heritage Hands: Volume One, a limited-edition book created by Brisbane-based photographer and cultural producer Melissa Hoedel. Together, the exhibition and book explore the relationship between hand, material, and memory — positioning craft not as nostalgia, but as living, evolving heritage.

Each artisan featured carries forward generations of knowledge through process, patience, and skill. Heritage Hands honours these makers and the cultural value embedded in their work, while advocating for the preservation of traditional crafts and the stories behind them.

Heritage Hands: Volume One will be available for purchase during the exhibition.

Event Website URL: https://heritagehands.com.au/events/

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BrisAsia 2026: Lois Kim & Hannah Seong
Jan
23
to 23 Feb

BrisAsia 2026: Lois Kim & Hannah Seong

This exhibition reflects on the quiet structures that shape how Asian experiences move, remember, and relate to space. Through photography, installation, and painting, the artists trace the overlooked architectures that hold our daily lives that form layered spaces of belonging and cultural continuity.

The two Fridas (Hannah and Lois) by Lois Kim & Hannah Seong
Hannah Seong and Lois Kim’s exhibition explores the architectures of Asian memory and connection. Lois Kim’s beaded curtain honours inherited symbols and domestic thresholds, with Hannah Seong’s painting appropriating The Two Fridas to consider cultural continuity, adaptation, diasporic duality and friendship.

The works explore how objects – both personal and inherited – can anchor and disrupt the narratives we craft about ourselves. Through this, multidimensional realities are constructed where emotions, memory, and the queer experience can be seen, felt, and reimagined. What happens when we look at the past not as something fixed, but as something still unfolding?

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Swingers – The Art of Mini Golf Takes Over Brisbane Powerhouse
Jan
10
to 1 Mar

Swingers – The Art of Mini Golf Takes Over Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Powerhouse launches into 2026 with a bold new exhibition that’s part art show, part playground. Swingers – The Art of Mini Golf transforms the iconic arts precinct into a surreal, hole new world of playable art – a nine hole course of rebellion and play designed by visionary female artists.

From 10 January to 1 March 2026, audiences can putt their way through an unforgettable collision of creativity and fun, with works by Miranda July (USA), Kaylene Whiskey (AUS), Saeborg (JPN), Nabilah Nordin (AUS), Delaine Le Bas (UK) and Natasha Tontey (ID).

Equal parts absurd, joyful, and thought provoking, Swingers reimagines mini golf as an interactive, hands on art experience. Expect latex animal tail for putters, square balls, speculative mythologies, and candy coloured sculptures, all crafted into an imaginative course that invites audiences to play, ponder and laugh along the course.

Presented for the first time in Queensland, Swingers – The Art of Mini Golf marks the start of the new Brisbane Powerhouse CEO and Artistic Director, Louise Bezzina, who stepped into the role earlier this October.

Swingers perfectly embodies what I want to champion at Brisbane Powerhouse, experiences that are daring, participatory and deeply creative,” she said

“It blurs the boundaries between play and art, offering audiences something truly unexpected. What better way to begin a new chapter than by inviting everyone to take a swing?”

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner welcomed the new exhibition, the first to be announced since Louise Bezzina officially stepped into the role of Brisbane Powerhouse CEO and Artistic Director.

“Brisbane is earning a global reputation as a city where creativity, culture and lifestyle come together,” Cr Schrinner said.

“Brisbane Powerhouse is known for delivering bold and exciting experiences and Swingers – The Art of Mini Golf is another great example of that.

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Police Museum exhibition delves into humanity behind historic mugshots
Jan
6
to 6 Mar

Police Museum exhibition delves into humanity behind historic mugshots

The Queensland Police Museum is breathing new life into true crime history with its latest exhibition, ‘Rogues and Vagabonds’.

The captivating showcase features a series of dramatised criminal mugshots from the past century, reimagined as striking paintings by the Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) Detective Chief Inspector Stephen Tiernan.

Drawing inspiration from real-life black and white photographs, the exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the lives and stories behind people who have been caught up on the wrong side of the law over the years.

Detective Chief Inspector Tiernan says during his almost 30-year career with the QPS, he often found himself observing people in moments of vulnerability, while off duty he channels his keen eye and observations into art.

“The collection draws on historic criminal mugshots from Queensland and New South Wales which present the subjects as figures frozen in a single moment in time,” Detective Chief Inspector Tiernan said.

“The portraits reimagine these moments, delving into the humanity behind these people’s stories,” he said.

One portrait revisits the life of Alwyn Henshaw Harris, an Englishman who travelled throughout Australia as a short order cook.

Police records list more than 60 convictions before the age of 50, with the most notable charge in South Australia for being a ‘rogue and a vagabond’, relating to his ongoing homelessness and theft of food and bedding.

Another portrait explores the life of Vera Purdy, described as a fixture of Darlinghurst nightlife.

“She lived through difficult relationships and bold ambitions, but her criminal record tells only a fraction of her story,” Detective Chief Inspector Tiernan said.

“When you look beyond her mug shot, Vera’s story shows a woman with presence, dry wit and a larger-than-life personality,” he said.

Sharply dressed Toowoomba man William Harrington Croker also appears in the series, showing a history of vagrancy convictions throughout the 1930s.

Croker’s crimes were typically waiting outside local bars to rob intoxicated persons and menacing bookmakers at race meetings.

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Anzac Avenue centennial celebration at Redcliffe Museum
Dec
6

Anzac Avenue centennial celebration at Redcliffe Museum

Celebrate the centennial of Anzac Avenue at Redcliffe Museum.

In 1921, Thomas Rothwell proposed an "avenue of honour" to commemorate the soldiers of WWI.

The road was built by returned servicemen as a re-employment project, starting in December 1922, and funded through public fundraising and government contributions.

Two cocos palms were donated by Elizabeth Petrie and planted on 2 March 1925 by the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan.

More than 2000 trees were planted by 1933. It is still the longest memorial avenue in the State. It is also a major arterial road spanning approximately 18 kilometres from Petrie to Redcliffe.

From its initial conception remembering the WW1 soldiers, it is now a living memorial honouring all veterans. The avenue was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 2009.

Free - bookings required. All ages.

Guest speaker
Helen V. Smith is a historian, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Australian, English, medical and social history.

Researching since 1986, she has spoken in person and online nationally and internationally. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Genealogical Speakers Guild and Australian Historical Association.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

Organiser email: redcliffe.museum@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Organiser Phone: 0734806700

Event submitted by:: Redcliffe Museum

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Driven: every car has a story
Dec
6
to 8 Feb

Driven: every car has a story

About the exhibition

Take a drive down memory lane, celebrating the milestones we’ve shared with our cars, the adventures across bitumen, sand and dirt, and the enduring passion driven by our love for them.

You never forget your first car. The thrill of turning the key for the first time, the radio crackling to life, and the exhilarating sense that the open road is suddenly yours to claim.

Cars are part of life’s most unforgettable moments. From a baby’s first trip home, to the flashy ride for your school formal, the vintage wedding car, and even that final farewell in a hearse, our rites of passage often unfold behind the wheel, in the backseat, or right there in the driveway.

Experience State Library’s remarkable collections dating from the early 1900s through to the gas-guzzling muscle cars and off-roading 4WDs of the late 1970s. Watch rare home movies of people and their cars as well as a huge array of motoring memorabilia and historic photographs. Embrace car culture through an eye-catching display of artworks loaned from across the state, including an inflatable car by renowned Queensland artist Robert Moore, and a large display of historic and contemporary licence plates.

Don’t stall – cruise into Driven, our free summer exhibition, fuelled by nostalgia.

Free exhibition
6 Dec 2025 – 8 Feb 2026
slq Gallery, level 2

9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday
slq Gallery, level 2

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Acknowledgements

Personalised Plates Queensland (PPQ) is the major sponsor of State Library of Queensland's Driven exhibition.

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Billy Missi'n Wakain Thamai
Dec
1
to 22 Feb

Billy Missi'n Wakain Thamai

Billy Missi’n Wakain Thamai

is a profound exhibition honouring the late Torres Strait Islander artist Billy Missi (1970-2012).

Billy Missi’n Wakain Thamai brings together 25 of the artist’s most significant and iconic artworks, including rare and never-before-exhibited monoprints, etchings, and linoprints from Djumbunji Fine Art Press and private collections. Curated by Dr Russell Milledge, this retrospective was developed in close consultation with the Billy Missi Estate, family members and friends, highlighting Missi’s critical role in the emergence of Zenadth Kes (Torres Strait) printmaking as a contemporary art form.

The Billy Missi’n Wakain Thamai exhibition honours Missi’s artistic legacy and his dedication to maintaining the language and culture of his people. The bilingual exhibition features diverse forms of printmaking and a film, presenting an immersive experience into contemporary Torres Strait Islander culture and customs. Audiences will gain a deep appreciation for Missi’s work, reflecting his way of life, traditions, and enduring legacy.

Further showcase information

All artworks are accompanied by bilingual exhibition labels, in both English and Kala Lagaw Ya, the language of the Western Torres Strait Island. The exhibition also offers an audio guide in both languages.

About the artist

Billy Missi was born on Mabuiag Island and was deeply influenced by the storytelling, song, and dance traditions of his Wagadagam Tribe. Beginning in earnest in the 1990s, his artistic journey combined traditional carving techniques with modern linocut methods, creating a unique aesthetic that earned international recognition before his passing in 2012.

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Artist Led Master Class | En plein air with Joe Furlonger in the Berrinba Wetlands
Nov
22

Artist Led Master Class | En plein air with Joe Furlonger in the Berrinba Wetlands

Join us for a unique day of inspiration and creative exploration at the stunning Berrinba Wetlands—a hidden gem just minutes from Logan Art Gallery, featuring lily-filled lakes, winding bushland trails, open grassy spaces, and striking public art.

Led by acclaimed artist Joe Furlonger, this informal masterclass is designed to energise your practice, whether you’re seeking hands-on tips, creative exercises, or simply the chance to connect with fellow artists in a relaxed, nature-filled setting.

Whether you’re sketching by the water, experimenting with new ideas, or soaking up Joe’s insights, this is a rare opportunity to learn, share, and recharge in a truly beautiful environment. We’ll have undercover areas set up for refreshments, lunch, and conversation—we’ll bring the materials, you bring your curiosity and creative spirit.

Places are limited—don’t miss out!

As we will be enjoying the beautiful Berrinba Wetlands, BYO sun protection is a must.

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Exhibition opening: Kirrenderri - Heart of the Channel Country
Nov
15

Exhibition opening: Kirrenderri - Heart of the Channel Country

Join us for the launch of Kirrenderri: Heart of the Channel Country.

This captivating exhibition showcases the rich cultural and natural heritage of the Channel Country.

Guest speakers include Mandana Mapar, Curator at University of Queensland Anthropology Museum, and co-curators and Mithaka Aboriginal Corporation representatives Shawnee Gorringe and Tracey Hough.

Enjoy a Q&A session and explore rarely seen artefacts, photographs and interviews highlighting remarkable records from remote south-west Queensland.

This national story explores the extensive trading routes stretching across Northern Queensland, South Australia, the Northern Territory, and News South Wales.

The awe-inspiring Channel Country is known for its monumental stone arrangements, quarries and intricate network of river channels.

During flood periods, these channels transform vast plains to swelling local rivers and recharging aquifers across the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Basin region.

The exhibition highlights sites of cultural significance. It celebrates more than 140 years of resilience and relationships between Aboriginal and pastoralist families in this extraordinary landscape.

Free - bookings essential. All ages.

Image credit: Max Gorringe at Tibooburra Rodeo in the 1980s. Courtesy George Gorringe.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00PM.

Organiser email: redcliffe.museum@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Organiser Phone: 0734806700

Event submitted by:: Redcliffe Museum

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Twenty-four days of justice: the Advent series.
Nov
15
to 1 Jan

Twenty-four days of justice: the Advent series.

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Supreme Court Library Queensland (SCLQ) is getting into the festive spirit with a new video series—Twenty-four days of justice: the Advent series.

Much like a traditional Advent calendar, every day from 1 December until Christmas Eve SCLQ will ‘unwrap’ a trinket from their legal heritage and rare books collection revealing the stories of Queensland’s rich legal history.

Follow along for daily ‘courtroom curiosities and forgotten treasures’ by following SCLQ on Instagram (@LawLibraryQld) where a video will be posted every morning during Advent.

If you miss a post or aren’t following your law library on Instagram, you can catch up in the new year. The full series of videos will be published on the library website and YouTube channel in early January.

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Grandmothers -             Aunty Shirley Yumala Collins
Nov
14
to 17 Jan

Grandmothers - Aunty Shirley Yumala Collins

(Image- Shirley Yumala Collins, Grandmothers tools, 2025, air dried clay, sand, acrylic paints, sealant, wood, gauze, polymers, fabric, string, natural dyes and emu feathers. Courtesy of the artist. )

In Aboriginal cultures, as in most cultures throughout the world, the role of a grandmother holds a reverent place in family groups and is the glue that binds communities together.

Through a series of paintings, prints, textiles, objects, artefacts and jewellery, Aunty Shirley, a grandmother herself, explores the custodianship, cultural knowledge, survival knowledge and storytelling relevance of her generation.

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'Little Gems' - Artists' Floor Talk & Demonstration
Nov
12

'Little Gems' - Artists' Floor Talk & Demonstration

Be inspired by nature through the eyes of four talented artists, each showcasing their unique works in the Dunn Wing Gallery at the Redlands Coast Museum

Join us for a special floor talk and live demonstration, as these artisans share their creative journeys, artistic techniques, and how they've built their professional careers.

Come along on your own or with a group—and finish the morning with a delicious Devonshire Tea.

Dates: Wednesday 29 October & Wednesday 12 November. Bookings required.

Organisation Name: Redlands Coast Museum

Organisation Website: https://redlandscoastmuseum.org.au/

Organiser email:admin@redlandscoastmuseum.org.au

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Stamp and print making with Jason Murphy
Nov
8

Stamp and print making with Jason Murphy

Join artist and traditional custodian of Jinibara Country, Jason Murphy, and create unique mono stamps.

Learn about the techniques that Jason uses in his art practice firsthand and apply them to layer texture and meaning to your own prints.

Cost $25.00 - bookings required. For adults.

About the artist

Jason Murphy is a Dungidau man from the Jinibara, South-East Queensland. Born in West End and raised in and around Brisbane, Jason has a BA of Creative Arts with Honours and a Master of Visual Arts with Honours from Griffith University.

He often experiments with prints and stamps to create an imperfect repeat pattern. During research and production, he often discovers new areas of interest which lead to the next body of work.

Jason is a traditional custodian of Jinibara Country and draws inspiration from his culture as well as his lived experiences.

Image credit: yalam mowar brown (snake totem). Image courtesy of Jason Murphy.

Caboolture Regional Art Gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

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Ocean Sentinels: Inspiring change through art
Nov
8
to 8 Feb

Ocean Sentinels: Inspiring change through art

Ocean Sentinels is a captivating series of underwater sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor which blends human figures and marine elements to symbolise the fusion of art and science.

This exhibition showcases 3D printed replicas of the eight Ocean Sentinels, crafted from reclaimed ocean plastic. Each Sentinel honours a renowned marine scientist or conservationist, highlighting their significant contributions to reef protection.

Ocean Sentinels is a touring exhibition from Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA), a dynamic institution committed to fostering ocean awareness through artistic expression.

Image credit: Jason deCaires Taylor sculpture, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Museum of Underwater Art.

Bribie Island Seaside Museum is open from Wednesday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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Soiree
Nov
6
to 8 Nov

Soiree

Experience a fusion of art, dance, and live music as Queensland Ballet Academy presents Soirée – a dazzling performance season presented in collaboration with Philip Bacon Galleries and Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, featuring artwork by one of Australia’s most significant contemporary artists, Cressida Campbell.  

Renowned for her highly detailed woodblocks and unique woodblock prints depicting scenes of domestic interiors, Australian landscapes and still life, Campbell recognises the beauty of the everyday, capturing the transitory moments of life, instilling her work with a timeless quality and enduring appeal.  

Soirée will showcase the artistic and technical skills of our Pre-Professional Program dancers with new choreographic works by Natalie Weir, Paul Boyd, and selected young choreographers, each inspired by Campbell’s art and performed to live music.  

This standout season also includes our Academy Défilé, showcasing seven levels of our students onstage in a beautiful presentation. 

Queensland Ballet Academy gratefully acknowledges Philip Bacon AO for his generous support of this unique artistic collaboration.  

Our thanks also to Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, for enriching this stunning performance season with live music

Thursday, November 06, 2025 7.30pm

Friday, November 07, 2025 7.30pm

Saturday, November 08, 2025 1.30pm, 7.30pm

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From sketch to reality: The mechanics of Da Vinci's designs
Oct
25

From sketch to reality: The mechanics of Da Vinci's designs

Join Maria Teresa Rizzo from the Artisans of Florence to learn why Leonardo da Vinci is considered a genius.

One of the world’s most famous artists, scientists, inventors, and engineers, he is an inspiration to all. Find out how you can be more like him at these talks at Bribie Island and Redcliffe museums.

Learn the secrets of Leonardo’s creative process and discover how innovation comes from:

curiosity;
observation;
the courage to challenge conventional wisdom;
experimentation;
critical thinking; and
imagination.
By working across various fields, Leonardo envisioned machines that were far beyond the technological limitations of his time.

After the talk and Q&A, visit the Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life exhibition to experience Leonardo’s most iconic inventions firsthand.

For information about the people behind the travelling exhibition, visit Artisans of Florence.

Free. Bookings required for Bribie Island Seaside Museum and Redcliffe Museum. All ages.

Organiser email: redcliffe.museum@moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Organiser Phone: 0734806700

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Opening weekend of Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition
Oct
25

Opening weekend of Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition

Dive into Queensland Museum Kurilpa on the opening Saturday of the Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition for a full day of free and ticketed activities. Make the most of the First Nations artist-led programs and events to celebrate the exhibition's opening.

9:30am - 5pm
Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition open

10am – 10:45am
Croc Yarns!: Bernard Lee Singleton Jr. and Dr Bernie Singleton
Ticketed

11:15am – 11:45am
Free crocodile dance performance by Dhamuw Koedal
Melbourne Street Green, QPAC (across the road from Queensland Museum)

12pm – 1pm
Film screening: Zugub, the mask, the spirits and the stars
Free, no bookings required

1:30pm – 2:15pm
Croc! Yarns: Alick Tipoti in conversation
Ticketed

2:30pm – 3:15pm
Crocodile dance workshop with Alick Tipoti
Free, ticketed

3pm – 4pm
Film screening: Zugub, the mask, the spirits and the stars (repeat screening)
Free, no bookings required

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The Sunshine Route
Oct
20
to 28 Feb

The Sunshine Route

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Queensland’s North Coast Line was one of the greatest Australian engineering achievements of the twentieth century. The Sunshine Route – 100 years of Queensland’s North Coast Line exhibition will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the line’s completion on 8 December 1924. 

Seemingly a straightforward proposal, the 1,678 kilometres of railway running from the south to the north still took 35 years to complete. This engineering feat, which snakes through mountains, forests, and across countless creeks and rivers, was built by generations of construction workers, surveyors and engineers who camped in harsh and unforgiving environments during its construction. Shortly after opening in 1924, the North Coast Line became known as the ‘Sunshine Route’ and for one hundred years the railway has transported tourists to beautiful tropical North Queensland.

Exhibition highlights:

  • See beautiful dinner plates, porcelain teacups, and unique pieces of cutlery that were used on some of the trains that operated on the Sunshine Route. 

  • Step back in time to as early as the 1940s and see a variety of original railway tickets used to travel on the Sunshine Express and the Sunlander.

  • Marvel at original uniforms worn by conductors and staff who worked on trains like the Sunlander and the Tilt Train.

  • See original film footage illustrating the passenger experience while travelling on the Queenslander luxury train during the 1990s.

  • Free with Museum Entry

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'Little Gems' Exhibition Opening
Oct
15
to 21 Nov

'Little Gems' Exhibition Opening

The Redlands Coast Museum presents an exhibition of precious things by four multi-faceted artists: Rhyl Henzell, Louise Saunders, Emma Dusting, and Jen Henzell.

Inspired by nature in all its forms, these four talented artists will showcase their unique skills and stunning art using a wide variety of techniques and mediums.

A Fine Art collaboration of precious Little Gems, some not so little, made from paint and paper, cyanotype and eco-dying, stitching and inks on fabric. Also with Little Gems made from mosaics, metals of silver and gold, inlaid with precious stones.

A real feast of exquisite Little Gems, to admire, adore, ponder and purchase – an exhibition not to be missed.

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Hornibrook Bridge turns 90
Oct
4

Hornibrook Bridge turns 90

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Hornibrook Highway, also known as the Hornibrook Bridge, at the Redcliffe Museum.

The bridge was constructed by Sir Emanuel (Manuel) Richard Hornibrook OBE to connect Brighton in Brisbane with Clontarf in what was then the Moreton Bay Region.

When officially opened on 4 October 1935, at 2.8 kilometres, the Hornibrook Bridge was the longest bridge in Australia. The bridge was important for the growth of the Redcliffe Peninsula at the time, but is now mostly demolished.

Free - bookings essential for catering purposes. All ages.

Guest speaker
Granddaughter of Manuel Hornibrook, Julie Hornibrook, is the guest speaker for the celebratory event. She will reminisce about the family's connection to the road and how building the bridge posed huge challenges. She will honour the courage of those involved and the inclusion of art deco designs of the pylons. Julie will also highlight how the builders and community were closely connected.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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Monochrome Photography Exhibition
Oct
4
to 26 Oct

Monochrome Photography Exhibition

Members of the Caboolture Photography Club are running an exhibition of Monochrome Prints hosted by the Caboolture Historical Village.

This selection of images illustrates the diverse interests each member aspires to capture in front of the lens.

Monochrome photography is an excellent way to strip back any distractions within your image and allows you to focus on your subject matter. It allows you to concentrate on light, shadow and contrast. You can enhance mood and emotion, highlight texture and detail and it encourages you to find stronger composition. The timeless nature that monochrome imbues, ensures a good photographic image remains a memorable experience for a long time afterwards.
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Imagery has been captured on mobile phones, digital SLR & Mirrorless and analogue cameras. The prints are to highlight "The best camera is the one you have in your hand".

This exhibition runs between October 4th-28th in the Caboolture Historical Village visitor centre seven days a week from 9am – 4pm daily.

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Sketching the Mona Lisa
Oct
3

Sketching the Mona Lisa

Join local award-winning artist Jamie Congdon to recreate Da Vinci’s masterpiece - the Mona Lisa.

Jamie won the 2023 Moreton Bay Art Prize and will guide you in adopting Da Vinci’s artistic style to copy this renowned artwork. Assisted by local artist Deb Eddy, enjoy snacks and beverages along the way. Materials provided.

Explore the exhibition Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life prior to the event and be inspired by Da Vinci’s classic work including The Annunciation and The Last Supper.

Cost $10 - bookings required. For adults.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

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'Le Chapeau' Textiles Exhibition
Sept
27
to 19 Dec

'Le Chapeau' Textiles Exhibition

Visit the Redlands Coast Museum for "Le Chapeau", a textiles exhibition running from September 2025.

This display features an array of beautiful hats, as well as millinery tools and equipment. The hats range from a fragile 1880s black silk bonnet to a smart black straw bucket hat from the 2000s. There are also a number of stunning items donated by Brisbane milliner Dell Johnstone and her mother, Mrs Edna Hicks (also a qualified tailoress).

If you not only have a passion for fashion, but an interest in its history, make sure you don't miss out on this fascinating exhibition!

General admission fees apply.

Event Website URL: https://redlandscoastmuseum.org.au/exhibitions/le-chapeau-textiles-exhibition/

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