The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology is situated in Caboolture, an hour north of Brisbane. It has one of the finest collections of European and Classical artefacts open to the public in Australia. The collection covers over 500,000 years of world history and endeavours to educate and inspire through its displays and public programs. The Museum's collection includes prehistoric artefacts, ceramics, glass, stained glass, metalwork, woodwork, lacquer, sculptures, manuscripts and rare books, Renaissance and Baroque paintings, watercolours, icons and frescos.
Medieval Knight full armour on display
A view into the Egyptian Display Case showing staff with gloves arranging artefacts and  labels .
Group of children sitting and listening to Educator for instruction outside the Archaeology dig.
Entry Signage and Building image of the Abbey Museum
Staff at the Abbey Cafe are serving visitors
Senior Curator inside collections room with artwork
Child wearing Roman style helmet with Education Manager Benjamin
The annual Abbey Medieval Festival – which is a vital fund raiser for the Museum - brings to life the colour, pageantry and excitement of Medieval Europe. Medieval re-enactors, musicians and street performers from across Australia and overseas join in a vibrant display of life in the Middle Ages. This tells just one of the stories of the Abbey Museum collection, but they have many stories to tell.

Opened in February 2025, the Museum now has an Art Gallery, with an exhibition "Inspired Images: The Art of Faiths", which explores human history through works inspired by diverse spiritual beliefs. The collection includes medieval, renaissance and baroque paintings and sculptures, ceramics, stained glass, and works on paper.

Guests are now welcome to enjoy a coffee and light refreshment at the Abbey Cafe.

Information

Address

31 The Abbey Place, Queensland, 4510

Travel Inspirations