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Cleveland 
Qld 4163
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EVENTS

The Redland Museum has an exciting program of special events, plays, music and kid’s activities offered throughout the year.  There’s something for everyone.

Upcoming Events

Pine Cone Christmas Tree Craft

2024 December School Holiday Activity

2 – 13 December 2024
10.00am – 2.00pm Monday- Friday only. Get ready for a festive Christmas craft! Make your very own pine cone Christmas tree decoration using arts and crafts supplies. Once you’ve finished, hang it on your Christmas tree as a special keepsake to enjoy year after year! Complete the Christmas on Redlands Coast interactive colouring page and watch your elf come to life! (open until 16 December) Discover the magic of vintage toys and holiday cheer at Redland Museum. Adults: Museum entry fee applies. Kids: Free entry for festive fun! Supervision of all children necessary at all times. No bookings required.

Visit Santa's Workshop at Redland Museum

2024 December School Holiday Fun

2 – 20 December 2024
10.00am – 3.00pm Step into Santa’s Workshop in the Toy Hall of Fame! 🎄 Santa may be hard at work at the North Pole, but his magical grotto has come to life right here at Redland Museum! Bring your little elves along to explore, play, and dive into holiday fun! Discover the magic of vintage toys and holiday cheer Photo Station opportunity:- Relax in Santa’s chair by the cosy fire in Santa’s workshop and take a snap for your Christmas album. Don’t forget to share on your socials #redlandmuseumsantasworkshop Adults: Museum entry fee applies. Kids: Free entry for festive fun! Supervision of all children necessary at all times. No bookings required.

2024 FX-FJ Nationals - Qld

Redlands Showground

28 December 2024
Free Entry to Redland Museum via the showground gates CALLING ALL HOLDEN FANATICS More than 150 FX and FJ Holdens from every state and territory are expected to descend upon the beautiful Redlands Coast, QLD 28 – 31st December, 2024 for the 26th running of the biennial FX-FJ HOLDEN Nationals at Cleveland (40km east of Brisbane). Redland Museum front entrance doors will be closed for general entry

2025 Australia Day Play

The Eulogy & Training Wheels

24 January – 2 February 2025
Australia Day Website Theatre Redlands present an Australia Day double feature special; the personal clashes with the political in the gripping two-hander The Eulogy and north Queensland’s railway history steams back into life – complete with railway songs – in the radio play Training Wheels.

Show 'n' Tell February 2025

Baptist Church Gates Restoration

Tuesday 25 February 2025
Each month join us with a group or by yourself for a talk that focuses on a different area within the Museum at each visit. Floor Talk + Devonshire Tea

2025 Autumn Season Showcase

Musical Concert

Saturday 22 March 2025
Autumn Season Showcase Musical Concert at Redland Museum This March, Redland Museum warmly invites you to experience the Autumn Season Showcase Musical Concert, an evening of captivating music and culture. Guests will enjoy exclusive after-hours access to museum displays, followed by a much-anticipated live musical performance. Indulge in grazing boxes available for purchase, sip on beverages from our bar, and take part in our fundraising raffles. Join us for a memorable night celebrating music, art, and community!

2025 Museum Open Day and Rebrand Launch

Saturday 29 March 2025
Join us for an exciting day at the Redlands Coast Museum! We’re celebrating our new look with a special rebrand launch, and you’re invited to experience the museum in a whole new way. Explore our interactive displays, where our passionate volunteers will guide you through fascinating artifacts and share the stories behind them. It’s a fun and educational day out for the whole family! Don’t miss out on discovering our new theme: Real People, Real Stories tributed to the incredible history and diverse community of Redlands Coast. Best of all, entry is free! Come along and be part of the excitement—see the museum come to life!

2025 April School Holiday Activity

Free Kids Craft

7 – 18 APRIL 2025
10.00am – 2.00pm Explore, play, and dive into holiday fun! Free art and craft for all ages. General entry fee to Museum applies for all adults, supervision of all children always required. No bookings required.

Show 'n' Tell May 2025

Monday 26 May 2025
Each month join us with a group or by yourself for a talk that focuses on a different area within the Museum at each visit. Floor Talk + Devonshire Tea

2025 Queensland Day Play

Summer of the Seventeenth Doll

6 – 15 June
Step back to 1953 Melbourne with Summer of the Seventeenth Doll, a celebrated Australian play by Ray Lawler. Witness the heartwarming yet bittersweet story of love, friendship, and change. Enjoy this iconic production by Theatre Redlands, directed by Raymond Noonan. Paired with a delightful 2-course meal.

2025 June - July School Holiday Activity

Free Kids Craft

29 June – 11 July 2025
10.00am – 2.00pm Explore, play, and dive into holiday fun! Free art and craft for all ages. General entry fee to Museum applies for all adults, supervision of all children always required. No bookings required.

Show 'n' Tell July 2025

Friday 25 July 2025
Each month join us with a group or by yourself for a talk that focuses on a different area within the Museum at each visit. Floor Talk + Devonshire Tea

2025 Switch on to Science

Celebrating National Science Week 2025

Monday 11 August 2025
Explore the Museum to discover the science that makes things work. Join our enthusiastic volunteers as they guide you through the workings of a wide variety of working vintage equipment, unravelling the scientific principles behind their operation. From Morse code to telegraph machines, from ancient telephones to crystal radio sets, there’s something to captivate the imagination of all ages. Prepare to be amazed as The Surfing Scientist Ruben Meerman returns to the Museum, showcasing captivating experiments.

2025 Redlands Model Railway Show

23 – 24 August 2025
Redlands Model Railway Group are holding their annual interactive model display at Cleveland Assembly Hall, 44 Smith Street, Cleveland tickets from $2.00 – $10.00 pay on the door. Free entry to Redland Museum on both open days.

2025 REDFEST

Redlands Coast Festival

13 – 14 September 2025
RedFest Redland Coast’s signature event and highly anticipated community festival is back set to be bigger and better than ever, It promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. Redland Museum will be opening it’s doors to all festival patrons free of charge to explore the Museum, run the strawberry eating competition and sell food & drinks including our delicious famous Devonshire tea’s.

2025 Cleveland Caravan, Camping Boating & 4x4

Expo

17 – Sunday 21 September 2025
Get your next adventure started !! The 2024 Cleveland Caravan, Camping Expo will feature Caravans, Camper Trailers, Boating, Vehicles, 4×4 and Camping Accessories and fun for the whole family. Redland Museum will be opening it’s doors to all festival patrons free of charge to explore the Museum and sell food & drinks including our delicious famous Devonshire tea’s.

2025 Sept - Oct School Holiday Activity

Free Kids Craft

22 September – 3 October 2025
10.00am – 2.00pm Explore, play, and dive into holiday fun! Free art and craft for all ages. General entry fee to Museum applies for all adults, supervision of all children always required. No bookings required.

2025 Spring Season Showcase

Musical Concert - Celebrating National Seniors Month

Saturday 11 October 2025
Spring Season Showcase Musical Concert at Redland Museum This October, Redland Museum warmly invites you to experience the Spring Season Showcase Musical Concert, an evening of captivating music and culture. Guests will enjoy exclusive after-hours access to museum displays, followed by a much-anticipated live musical performance. Indulge in grazing boxes available for purchase, sip on beverages from our bar, and take part in our fundraising raffles.

Show 'n' Tell November 2025

Tuesday 25 November 2025
Each month join us with a group or by yourself for a talk that focuses on a different area within the Museum at each visit. Floor Talk + Devonshire Tea