abbey museum of art and archaeology
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It's a relatively small museum half way from the Sunshine Coast to Brisbane so don't expect 2000 exhibits - it does however contain an eclectic collection of genuinely interesting artifacts and bits and bobs from the Etruscans to the Victorians and everything in between - including an impressive stained glass chapel! Such an unexpected little gem! The real winner though is the annual Medieval festival. First time I went I was worried I was short on geek qualifications but it was just amazing - standing there, lamb shank in hand, child dressed as a knight chasing tiny damsels around while men in full armour jousted each other! SURREAL and thoroughly entertaining. My son had an absolute ball, and was HUNGRY to learn more about Medieval times - was all over it. Having seen a few medieval events in Europe (where this stuff actually came from) I must say, Abbey does it better. For anyone who loves history, culture, lamb or Game of Thrones, this is pretty much essential - and totally worth travelling to Queensland to see.
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The museum is great with all the artefacts from medieval Europe. The best though is the Medieval Tournament they hold every year. I have been going since 2002 and I would not miss it. It is an absolute medieval experience with the re-enactment groups, jousting, market stall and heaps of entertainment. It is usually held early in July.
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There were 4 generations visiting in our group from 6yrs to 78yrs and we all found it interesting. The 6yr old said there were some creepy things. I particulary thought the range of cultures represented and the quality of displays was outstanding. We had a few things planned for the day and the one hour we allowed went too quickly.
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This museum really astounded me. Expecting the norm of what would be guessed for a regional museum, my expectations were moderate however this museum would rival some of the good archaeological museums I've been to. Extremely informative where the museum takes you through the story of development of humans, and branching off to subcultures. I learned a lot. To see everything and read in detail, you will need about an hour and a half. Cost is 12 entry, 8.50 for students. Minimum eftpos is 10 so bring cash if you are a student. Staff were terrific as well. I highly recommend a visit here!
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The Abbey Museum is very small but contains a magnificent if eclectic collection of artifacts recording the history of human civilization from the stone age to the 20th century. The collection is unrivaled in Australia but is let down by the circumstances of its ownership and display. Individual empires/eras are restricted to single display cases in a u-shaped route along with brief text explaining the culture and history in question. The whole museum can be seen quite quickly. The collection of stained glass in the adjacent church is underwhelming. A more accessible location, a bigger and better equipped venue and more resources for research would allow the Abbey to fulfill its massive but untapped potential.
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A pleasant museum that is a good stop on the way out to Bribie island. It has several nice displays an a few high quality displays. It sits next to a church with the oldest stained glass windows in Queensland.Once a year, in July the museum hosts The Abbey Medieval festival and the festival is excellent. The festival stretches over Saturday and Sunday with over thirty reenactor groups performing a wide range of shows, markets, taverns, jousting and a truly excellent event!
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Taking three kids through (ages between 2-7), they all found something that sparked their interest, and the numbering system for exhibits made it easy to go all the way from Stone Age to the end. They had a lot of unique items that are a must-see.The gift shop is reasonably priced so there was no disappointed kids leaving it (many things under $5).
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My brother, dad and myself go to the medieval festival every year and every year it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. I hadn't been in about 2 years but decided to go this year and take my boyfriend along as well. When i started going there was only really the actors dressed up but now 3/4 of the visitors dress up as well. I have my costume set for next years one. its a little expensive to get in but its a great day out and an eye opener for some people. Since i have seen how much it has grown I will not be missing another one. I also saw the other day they now have a jousting tournament on the 15th of November this year in the same place since the joist was by far the most popular event at the medieval festival the line was over 100m long just for tickets.
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The Abbey is certainly different, with fascinating origins and history. On display are varied and unusual exhibits donated by the most surprising people (including royalty). When I have visitors to Queensland I will include a visit here and it is always appreciated. Allow at least one hour, although my first visit I was probably there for two hours.
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It's a bit of a hike out to the museum but if you couple it with a trip to the Festival, it makes for a great day or weekend away.Each year, the museum stages the Medieval Fair on Bribie Island and everyone dresses up, there are jousting matches, a castle incursion and even medieval markets and a feast.The museum is small, bit the collection has been put together by passionate historians. my kids were around 10 when they attended and found it fascinating, as did I, so I'd recommend it as worthwhile.