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.
William Robinson Reflections
William Robinson: Reflections explores the transformative moment when William Robinson discovered the artistic possibilities of multiple perspectives. After a typical late-afternoon Queensland storm, Robinson experienced a revelation that would forever change his approach to landscape painting. Standing before a rainwater puddle, he witnessed the night sky and moon perfectly mirrored on its surface. In this singular moment—looking down yet seeing up—Robinson realised landscape could be portrayed through simultaneous, inverted viewpoints rather than fixed linear perspective.
Reflections examines this pivotal artistic breakthrough and traces water as a recurring motif throughout Robinson's practice. From glistening creek beds to misty rainforests, the exhibition showcases how this initial moment of clarity evolved into Robinson’s distinctive vision of the Australian landscape—highlighting the vital presence of water throughout his work.
Dates
From 16 September 2025
Admission
Free
When
Tuesday – Friday 10AM – 4PM
Sunday 10AM – 2PM
Closed Mondays, Saturdays and public holidays
The Sunshine Route
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Twenty-four days of justice: the Advent series.
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.
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.
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
Acknowledgements
Personalised Plates Queensland (PPQ) is the major sponsor of State Library of Queensland's Driven exhibition.
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.
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
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.
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
'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
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.
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
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
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
'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.
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.
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.
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.
'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/
School Holidays Craft Activity: Pom-pom Monsters
Get creative these holidays at the Redlands Coast Museum by making your very own woolly pom-pom monster! With wool, googly eyes and plenty of imagination, kids can design a fluffy, funny creature to take home.
From Wednesday 24 September to Wednesday 1 October, 10am - 2pm, WEEKDAYS ONLY.
This free craft activity is suitable for all ages.
General Museum entry applies for adults, children must be supervised at all times.
No bookings are required.
The sound of memory: the life and legacy of Rudolf Pekárek
A unique musical tribute to be held in the museum to honour Queensland survivor and orchestra conductor Rudolf Pekárek, by visiting Romanian musicians.
Public Art on Country: Collaboration, Place and Cultural Legacy
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, the program includes keynote talks by Dr John Waldron and Lubi Thomas, alongside an artist panel discussion involving Lyndon Davis, Simone Eisler, Russell Anderson, and Lubi Thomas.
This event is ideal for artists, curators, commissioners, fabricators and anyone interested in the future of public art in Queensland and beyond.
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location: 31 The Abbey Place, Caboolture QLD 4510 (starting at the Abbey Museum & Cafe)
Cost: $20 General Admission | $15 Concession | $10 Abbey Museum Friends
Optional - The Abbey Cafe will be open for lunch at the conclusion of the Q&A session. Please place a pre-order if you would like to have lunch at the Cafe.
The registration fee includes FREE entry to the Abbey Museum and, after the seminar, a visit to the exhibition Inspired Images: The Art of Faiths in the new Art Gallery with the Senior Curator, Michael Strong, in residence.
Drawing with Uncle Ron
Bribie Island Seaside Museum has engaged Elder Uncle Ron Powell to deliver a fun interactive nature sketch and drawing workshop for young people.
Uncle Ron has worked closely with young people as a community educator for many years, sharing his knowledge of all things natural. He is well versed from botany to geology and from maritime history through to First Nations culture.
Ron has collaborated with the Bribie Island Community Kindergarten to create and publish the popular children’s book Joondoburri Walk promoting children’s engagement with nature.
In this hands-on session, children will learn about local Bribie Island flora and traditional First Nations uses, including medicinal and culinary. They will then spend time drawing and sketching their own nature drawings.
Queensland Lace Guild Exhibition
Originating in the 16th Century, Lace is loosely described as textiles with holes, and covers techniques such as Bobbin Lace, Crochet Lace, Knitted Lace, Knotted Lace, Netted Lace, Needle lace and Tatted Lace.
Bobbinlace making was recently added to the UK list of endangered crafts. Queensland Lace, a division of the Australian Lace Guild, is passionate about ensuring that lace making skills continue to be part of our craft and textile industry.
Lacemaking in all of its forms, is a wonderfully relaxing hobby, with studies showing that activities such as knitting and crocheting make people feel calmer, happier and more useful. In addition to the exhibition of historical and modern lace pieces, which will be open each day from 6th to 28th September, our lacemakers will be demonstrating lace making, at the Historical Society, each Saturday in September from 9am to 12noon.
HANDMADE + CONSCIOUS SHOPPING DESIGN MARKET
The Handmade Design Market is a new local conscious shopping event!
This event is an opportunity to discover new local products and meet the maker and learn the story behind each business.
Visitors can shop with confidence knowing they are supporting the local economy while enjoying the value of handmade products!
Save the date Brisbane for our Autumn market on Sunday 24th August at The Old Museum, Bowen Hills.
Free Entry with a registered ticket or $5 at the door
Family History Open Day
Start your family history search!
The Genealogical Society of Queensland invites you to its annual open day at 25 Stackpole Street, Wishart on August 23, 10am-2pm.
Browse family history displays, hear from family historians and access extensive resources with the help of research assistants.
Food and drink including sausage sizzle.
Free entry.
Disability & Inclusion Action Plan – Community Consultation (Copy)
The Abbey Museum’s vision is to enrich people’s lives through the stories shared in our collections. We invite those with lived experience to help inform our Disability & Inclusion Action Plan by joining us for a relaxed afternoon at the Abbey Cafe to share your ideas and insight for a collaborative approach to shape the future of the Museum!
Friday 15th & 22nd August 2025, 1.30pm
What is a Disability & Inclusion Action Plan?
A Disability and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) is a guiding document that will help us to reflect and celebrate our strengths, identify areas for growth and set realistic actions we want to make for improved accessibility.
Community is important to us, so we will create this plan through public consultation, staff/volunteer training, workshops and stakeholder engagement.
When we’ve finished our Disability and Inclusion Action Plan, this document will be shared on our website.
Disability & Inclusion Action Plan – Community Consultation
The Abbey Museum’s vision is to enrich people’s lives through the stories shared in our collections. We invite those with lived experience to help inform our Disability & Inclusion Action Plan by joining us for a relaxed afternoon at the Abbey Cafe to share your ideas and insight for a collaborative approach to shape the future of the Museum!
Friday 15th & 22nd August 2025, 1.30pm
What is a Disability & Inclusion Action Plan?
A Disability and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) is a guiding document that will help us to reflect and celebrate our strengths, identify areas for growth and set realistic actions we want to make for improved accessibility.
Community is important to us, so we will create this plan through public consultation, staff/volunteer training, workshops and stakeholder engagement.
When we’ve finished our Disability and Inclusion Action Plan, this document will be shared on our website.
‘Riverscope’ Kuweni Dias Mendis
Riverscope explores Dugulumba (Logan River), sovereignty, and homelessness, through slow listening and reciprocal dialogue. Like the river, the process resists rigid structure, embracing ambiguity and openness. In Logan, sovereignty is found in deep acceptance; where individuality is expected, and rawness is embraced. Homelessness challenges societal discomforts, asking what radical care looks like beyond hierarchy. This exhibition invites reflection on those who walk with dignity despite being unseen, offering space for uncertainty, authenticity, and deeper connection.
Exhibition opening: Da Vinci Machines
Celebrate the exhibition opening of Da Vinci Machines.
Learn about the fascinating world of the renaissance period and Leonardo da Vinci’s many creations.
This spectacular exhibition is on tour from Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, Italy, and will showcase Da Vinci’s most iconic inventions, meticulously constructed from his original sketches.
Guest speaker Tom Rizzo, the Director of Exhibitions at Artisans of Florence, will share behind-the-scenes insight into the development and creation of these remarkable replica pieces.
Before the presentation, get technical with hands-on activities facilitated by the talented Science Demo Troupe from the University of Queensland.
Have you ever wondered how clouds form? Explore the properties of superconductors, learn about the principles of buoyancy and how liquids separate.
Demonstrations include:
Gyroscopes
Whirly tubes
Eddy currents
Holograms
Density beads
Dropper poppers
Program
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: UQ Science Demo
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Exhibition opening
Free. Bookings required.
Abbey After Dark: Jane Austen & Regency Dance
This year, we celebrate the remarkable 250th anniversary of Jane’s birth, a milestone that is being honoured around the world.
Dr Heather Blasdale-Clarke leads us into the life of one of English literature’s most cherished figures. Step into the world of Jane Austen and explore why dancing was so important in her life and in her novels.
Jane Austen’s works often reflect the social customs and cultural practices of her time, and dance plays a significant role in her novels. The Regency era was characterized by formal social gatherings, balls, and dances, which were important venues for courtship and social interaction.
Join us at Abbey After Dark in this intimate evening at the Museum and see the charm of the Museum and collections illuminated at night, as we celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen.
Entry includes:
Presentation by Dr Heather Clarke
Selection of Cheeses served with Wine (or juice)
Museum entry after dark (valued at $15)
Regency Gift (valued at $10)
‘Victory in the Pacific’ Exhibition
As the Redlands Coast Museum marks the 80th anniversary of VP Day, this powerful exhibition uncovers Redlands Coast’s vital but little-known role in the end of World War II.
Discover rare artefacts, photographs, and stories from the archives—including the top-secret U.S. radio station at Willard’s Farm, Birkdale, the first place in Australia to receive news of Japan’s surrender.
Join the museum in honouring this remarkable piece of local history and the legacy of those who served, as it preserves these stories for future generations.
‘Ex Libris’ Christina Lowry
In Ex libris, artist Christina Lowry takes the viewer on an experimental journey as she blurs the lines between the past and future to create speculative archives. Lowry blends cabinets of curiosities, contemporary technology, as well as art historical and museological tropes to investigate our relationship with nature.
Blak Creatives Exchange
City of Moreton Bay Art Galleries have partnered with Munimba-ja’s Blak Creatives Program for an exhibition of fresh perspectives of the City of Moreton Bay Art Collection.
Working alongside the galleries team, the Blak Creatives cohort learn the foundations of exhibition production from concept to installation.
Based on Kabi Kabi Country, Blak Creatives is an Indigenous-led professional development program that provides culturally safe support for First Nations artists and creatives.
Exhibition developed by City of Moreton Bay in collaboration with Blak Creatives and Munimba-ja.
Blak Creatives is supported through the Creative Industries Investment Program and is jointly funded by ArtsCoast through Sunshine Coast Council’s Art and Heritage Levy and the Regional Arts Development Fund in partnership with Queensland Government.
Image credit: Yuriyal Eric Bridgeman, Bosman (Maninga), Kumul (Paradise), Kila (Sharks), Poroman (Dolphins), 2019. Enamel, ply, timber, and rope. City of Moreton Bay Art Collection. Photo by Louis Lim.
Redcliffe Art Gallery is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.