About Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology
The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology is a public museum at Caboolture in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, about 50 km north of Brisbane. Founded in England in 1934 by Reverend John Smith Moffat Ward and relocated to Caboolture in 1986, it houses extensive collections of European fine and decorative arts, archaeology and cultural artefacts spanning prehistory to the medieval period, noted for stained glass, medieval objects and educational displays set in parkland grounds.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect indoor galleries displaying archaeological artefacts, medieval and Renaissance art, stained glass, ceramics, manuscripts and ethnographic objects, with interpretive panels and guided tours. The museum is set in landscaped parkland with picnic areas, a gift shop and event grounds used for the annual Abbey Medieval Festival. Exploration is self-guided or tour-led through climate-controlled exhibition spaces and surrounding gardens.
Key highlights
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Extensive collection spanning over 500,000 years from prehistory to medieval Europe
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Notable stained glass collection and medieval and Renaissance decorative arts
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Archaeological artefacts from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and the Near East
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Guided tours and educational programs led by knowledgeable volunteers