Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology

Opened in 1986, this history museum features a variety of art & artifacts from around the world.

The Abbey Museum is a treasure trove of world history that engages young and old.

Journey through a million years of human history, from the world of prehistoric hunters to the time of the Industrial Revolution and the Rise of Imperialism.

Immerse yourself in history, culture and an international collection like no other.

The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology is an historical museum located in Moreton Bay

Yes! the museum robbed in February 2026

Collection Highlights

Reflecting its British origins, the Museum covers prehistoric Europe, Bronze and Iron Ages, the Roman Empire and Medieval Europe up to modern times. The Ancient and Classical World is represented with artefacts from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Israel, Persia, Greece, the Etruscans and ancient Cyprus. There are also collections from the Islamic world, South East Asia, China, Japan and India.

The collections include prehistoric stone and bone tools, ceramics, glass, stained glass, metalwork, coins, sculpture, carvings, lacquerware, illuminated manuscripts and rare books. Our art collection includes Renaissance and Baroque paintings, frescos, water colours and icons.

SWANDSCOMB HANDAXE
The Prehistoric World

The Classical World
Arms and Armour
Ladies of Fashion
Letters of Gold - Illuminated Manuscripts
Japan - Shadow of the Shoguns
Medieval Europe (600-1550AD)
Victorian England (1800-1900AD)
China - Land of the Dragon
Later Europe (1550-1750AD)
Art of Light - Stained glass
Pharaoh's Egypt
The Triumph of Islam
The Ancient Near East
India and Southeast Asia
Bling through the Ages
European Works of Art (14th-19th century)
South from Alaska! The Americas
Peoples of the Southern Oceans
Glassware - Transparent Beauty

Abbey Museum

ABBEY CAFE
Rest, nourish and taste the flavours of the Abbey Cafe during your visit. Delicious coffee, tea, sweets and savoury treats available at the Abbey Cafe, Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm.

VISITS & TOURS
Enter a treasure house of world history, explore the human story from prehistory to the early 1900s. Book a stained glass tour or private group tour at the Museum or Chapel.

OUR COLLECTIONS
The Museum boasts a remarkable scope of collections, spanning more than a million years. Browse through our collection highlights and explore more at the Museum.

Education leader with child wearing helmet
EDUCATION
Offering unique learning opportunity for students to experience archaeology on recreated dig sites, medieval history and environmental heritage, including fun school holiday programs.

CONSERVATION PROJECTS
The conservation of art and artefacts is a priority at the Abbey Museum. Past and future projects are only possible with the generous support of many of our friends and partners.

ABBEY SHOP
Just as our collection is carefully curated, we've also curated an assortment of unique gifts and goods you won't find anywhere else. Discover what's in store or shop online.

MON - SAT 10AM - 4PM