What's on in History and heritage

Imaginariums

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 | 08:00 PM to Sunday, 01 June 2025 | 03:00 PM

50+ more dates

Explore intergenerational activities and experiences that will ignite your imagination. Imaginariums are perfect for all ages and bring our museum exhibitions to life.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Babies and toddlers, Education and learning, Kids and family, Teens and young adults, Visual arts

Walk down the aisle

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 | 08:00 PM to Sunday, 01 June 2025 | 03:00 PM

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum: You can walk down the aisle in glamorous '80s and '90s bridal fashion when you visit the exhibition Births, Deaths and Marriages .

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503.

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Preservation Station - Bribie Island

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 | 08:00 PM to Saturday, 31 May 2025 | 06:00 PM

Bribie Island Library will host a pop-up Preservation Station from March to May with an A3 size archival quality scanner that can digitise various formats.

Bribie Island Library, 1 Welsby Parade, Bongaree 4507

Tagged as: , Computers and technology, , History and heritage, Interest groups

Museum Highlights Tour

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 | 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM

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Experience the highlights of our rich social history as you take a free guided tour and explore the people, places, and stories that make up City of Moreton Bay.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Preservation Station tips and tricks

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 | 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM

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Learn hints and tips on how to use our Preservation Stations to keep your precious memories.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Memory Boxes

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 | 02:30 PM to 03:00 PM

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Take a stroll down memory lane with one of our Memory Boxes. Rediscover cherished items of the past, reminisce about youthful moments, or marvel at life without our modern conveniences!

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Quiet Hour

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 | 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM

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Explore our museums in a quieter setting, at a less busy time of day.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, Health, wellness and lifestyle, History and heritage

Behind the Scenes

Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 02:00 PM to 02:30 PM

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Ever wondered who brings the museum to life? This is your chance to meet the people who make our museums great places of discovery and storytelling.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Preservation Station - Bribie Island

Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM

30 more dates

Do you have a box of old photos or slides that you want to give a new lease of life? Join us at Bribie Island Seaside Museum to turn your memories into digital copies with the Preservation Station.

Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree 4507

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Kids at the Museum

Friday, 23 May 2025 | 01:30 PM to 02:00 PM

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Every week our Imaginariums come alive as we explore a fascinating topic and activity.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage, Kids and family

Preservation Station - Albany Creek

Monday, 02 June 2025 | 08:30 AM to Saturday, 30 August 2025 | 06:00 PM

Albany Creek Library will host a pop-up Preservation Station from June to August with an A3 size archival quality scanner that can digitise various formats.

Albany Creek Library, 16 Ferguson Street, Albany Creek 4035

Tagged as: , Computers and technology, History and heritage, Interest groups

Genealogy help

Tuesday, 03 June 2025 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

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Develop skills using Ancestry.com and Find My Past to research your family history.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Genealogy

Quiet Hour

Thursday, 05 June 2025 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

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Join us for Quiet Hour at our galleries. Explore our current exhibitions in a low-sensory setting. Open to all ages including families.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, Health, wellness and lifestyle, History and heritage

Exhibition opening: Journeys - curator's tour

Saturday, 07 June 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Discover why and how people came to the Moreton Bay region, with a curator's tour of the Journeys exhibition at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503.

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Time Travel Thursdays: Suburban life

Thursday, 03 July 2025 | 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM

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Watch history come to life at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and experience life in the 1950s. Participate in interactive hands-on sessions that let you travel back in time. Secure your spot today!

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503.

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage, Kids and family, Teens and young adults

Our Story Live: Finding Pine Rivers settlers in immigration records

Thursday, 17 July 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum: Genealogy expert Shauna Hicks explores resources available to research early immigrants.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503.

Tagged as: , Talks and workshops

Our Story Live: Realising the Da Vinci dream

Thursday, 28 August 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Discover the rich history of the Mephisto army tank at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum. Guest speaker Greg Czechura will delve into the story of the first tanks to appear on the battlefields of WWI.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503.

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage, Talks and workshops