What's on in History and heritage

Preservation Station - Albany Creek

Saturday, 26 July 2025 | 08:00 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

Imaginariums

Saturday, 26 July 2025 | 08:00 AM to Sunday, 07 December 2025 | 03:00 PM

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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

Museum Highlights Tour

Saturday, 26 July 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

Kids at the Museum

Saturday, 26 July 2025 | 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM

50+ more dates

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

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Education and learning, History and heritage, Kids and family

Quiet Hour

Saturday, 26 July 2025 | 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM

50+ more dates

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

Memory Boxes

Sunday, 27 July 2025 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

50+ more dates

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

Genealogy help

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

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Make your family history research easy! Discover tools including Ancestry and Findmypast as well as free websites in these personal sessions.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Genealogy

Preservation Station tips and tricks

Wednesday, 30 July 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

Quiet Hour

Thursday, 31 July 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

Preservation Station - Bribie Island

Thursday, 31 July 2025 | 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM

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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

Preservation Station - Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

Friday, 01 August 2025 | 02:30 PM to 03:00 PM

20 more dates

Learn how to use our Preservation Stations to save your precious photos, slides and documents at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum.

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

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Exhibition opening: Da Vinci Machines - Redcliffe Museum

Friday, 08 August 2025 | 03:30 PM to 06:30 PM

Celebrate the exhibition opening of Da Vinci Machines at Redcliffe Museum. The replica models are on tour from Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence in Italy.

Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe 4020.

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

Exhibition opening: Da Vinci Machines - Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

Saturday, 09 August 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Dive into the Da Vinci Machines exhibition at the opening event at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum. You'll get behind-the-scenes stories with exhibition director Tom Rizzo from Italy.

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

Tagged as: , Education and learning, Kids and family, Visual arts

Exhibition opening: Da Vinci Machines - Bribie Island Seaside Museum

Sunday, 10 August 2025 | 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM

Bribie Island Seaside Museum: Explore the Da Vinci Machines exhibition at our meet and greet opening event.

Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree 4507.

Tagged as: , Education and learning, Exhibitions and festivals, History and heritage, Kids and family, Talks and workshops, Teens and young adults, Visual arts

Behind the Scenes

Thursday, 14 August 2025 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

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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

Friday Genealogy Discussion Group - Bribie Island

Friday, 15 August 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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Do you have family history questions others might be asking too? Connect, learn and share with fellow genealogy enthusiasts at bribie island Library.

Bribie Island Library, 1 Welsby Parade, Bongaree 4507

Tagged as: , Genealogy, Talks and workshops

Our Story Live: Realising the Da Vinci dream

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

Leonardo da Vinci dreamed up many inventions including a wooden war machine which resembles today's army tanks. Discover more in this talk at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum.

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

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

Fantastical mechanisms: Da Vinci inspired workshop

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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Bribie Island Seaside Museum: Teenagers and older participants can create fantastical mechanisms with sculptor Geoff Ginn in these school holiday workshops.

Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree 4507.

Tagged as: , Education and learning, Exhibitions and festivals, History and heritage, Talks and workshops, Teens and young adults, Visual arts

Kids at the Museum: Da Vinci school holiday workshops

Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM

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Pine Rivers Heritage Museum: Discover the remarkable inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci in these school holiday workshops. We'll get hands-on creating mini replica models.

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

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Kids and family, Talks and workshops

Seniors Month: Memory boxes - Yebri and a cuppa

Wednesday, 08 October 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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Mark Seniors Month with a trip down memory lane at the Pine Rivers Heritage Museum! Enjoy a cuppa as we unpack special memory boxes and reminisce.

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

Tagged as: , Health, wellness and lifestyle, History and heritage, Talks and workshops