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60 Smith Street
Cleveland 
Qld 4163
07 3286 3494

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Watch your children explore and have fun learning how people lived, worked and played in the past

Helpful Information

The Museum has the following facilities available:

Pushchair and wheelchair friendly

Baby change facility

Children’s play area and activity table

Comfortable seating

Air-conditioned wing

Wonderful things for kids to see and do

Marvel at unusual toys from the past.

Play with our interactive model railway.

Wind the handle and make calls on 100 year old telephones.

See our collection of 100 dolls in handmade costumes.

Climb aboard and ‘drive’ the Redlander railmotor.  Yes, it’s a real train!

See how children learned at school in the past.

See the stunning wall murals of strawberry fields, tree logging of 150 years ago, and a 1940’s local garage with a big red car on the hoist

School Holiday Workshops

Our popular School Holiday Activity Workshops are held days a week during the April, June and  September school holidays.

Kids and families have fun creating items such as Rocket launchers, Rubberband driven boats, 3D Solar Systems, Glow in the Dark carry bags and Beaded and Feathered hair extensions to name but a few.

Upcoming Events for Kids and Families

Museum Picture Hunt - Become a Museum Detective

Children's Activity

Every Day
Museum Picture Hunt Discover the museum in a new way! Hunt for items shown in pictures scattered throughout the museum and locate hidden letter clues on red backgrounds. This engaging activity is perfect for children aged 6 to 10.

Scavenger Hunt - Become a Museum Detective Museum

Children's Activity

Every Day
Museum Scavenger Hunt Embark on an exciting adventure through the museum displays! Search for letters on yellow backgrounds hidden among the artifacts. Find the hidden clues and explore the exhibits with your children. Ideal for ages 10 and up.

WINDSOCK - FREE kids craft

2024 September School Holiday Activity

23 – 27 SEPTEMBER 2024
For a fun-filled windsock craft activity! Create your very own colourful windsock with arts and crafts, then watch it flutter outside to see which way the wind is blowing—just like the windmills that once adorned the Redlands’ farms. While you’re here, don’t miss the chance to visit the Museum’s windmill in our Agriculture display. Can you guess what material the Halladay Standard windmill was made from? Please note: A small entry fee applies for all adult visitors to the Museum. Supervision is required. This activity is suitable for children from preschool to early primary school.