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Pride Month Creation Station

Every June people around the world commemorate Pride Month, recognising our rich and diverse communities with acceptance and understanding.
In Australia, Pride Month is celebrated in many ways, including rallies, commemorations, and marches that inform the wider public of the issues that LGBTQ+ people face.
The theme this year is Free to be and is a celebration of true LGBTQIA+ equality.
Bribie Island Seaside Museum is a proud to raise awareness of inclusivity and will mark this year’s celebrations with colourful creations, expressions of freedom and support through the medium of art.
Drop in to our creation station and decorate a fabulous Pride-inspired craft piece.
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Cultural Celebrations – National Reconciliation Week

Join the festivities as we celebrate National Reconciliation Week at Bribie Island Seaside Museum.
This annual commemoration is a time for all to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The theme for 2025 is Bridging Now to Next, reflecting the ongoing connection between past, present and future.
Don’t miss out on this exciting presentation of cultural celebration as we showcase traditional dance, song, art, cuisine of the people of Moreton Bay including:
  • Triballink Sunrise Dancers cultural performance and storytelling, as well as a presentation of new gaming app Djaa.
  • Murri Tukka First Nations bush food presentation and tasting.
Free. Book now to be part of this cultural celebration.

Image credit:Embellysh Photography.

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Causeway at Redcliffe Museum

Catch local band Causeway live at Redcliffe Museum as part of Make Music Month.

This school holiday event features the talented four-piece rock band from Scarborough with members Holly (vocals), Wes (lead guitar), Caleb (bass) and Kai (drums).

The youths started the band in 2021, at Southern Cross Catholic college, and play a unique blend of Indie, classic, garage, and pub rock, switching between original music and covers.

Causeway will belt out a collection of classics from iconic bands including Gang of Youths, Foo Fighters and Sticky Fingers.

Join in the singing and be a part of this live band experience!

Explore the exhibition Science on the Move after the event.

Free event – bookings essential.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00PM.

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Singing for pleasure

Enjoy songs from the musical Oklahoma at Redcliffe Museum, performed by the U3A choir as part of Make Music Month.

Choir members learn four-part songs – soprano, alto, tenor and bass – covering a wide variety of styles.

This selection is from Oklahoma, which first opened on Broadway in 1943. It was written by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II and was the first of 11 musicals written by the iconic duo.

Oklahoma follows the events surrounding two love triangles in the Oklahoma Territory at the turn of the 20th century.

Explore the exhibition Science on the Move after the event.

Free event – bookings essential.

Image credit: Courtesy U3A choir.

Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00PM.

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Make your own robot

Join this fun family workshop where kids can make their own cardboard robot.
Kids can exercise their 3D skills, cutting, gluing and decorating in the activity led by local artist Deb Eddy and supported by museum staff.
Take your own robot home and display your creation!
Free – no bookings required.
Redcliffe Museum is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00PM.
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QSA Talks: Remembering the 1974 floods with Dr Margaret Cook

Queensland State Archives presents: Remembering the 1974 floods with Dr Margaret Cook, on 22 May. Reflect on the causes, impacts and legacy of one of Queensland’s worst natural disasters.

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Artist’s Talk: Winagaylay Ngiyani Ganunga: We Will Remember Them

Queensland State Archives presents Winagaylay Ngiyani Ganunga — We Will Remember Them: Artist Talk, on 10 May. Hear artist Melissa Stannard share the stories and inspiration behind her powerful exhibition.

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In Conversation Series

Queensland Museum Kurilpa will host three in-conversation events during May to showcase the stories, contributions, and creative expressions that have shaped the Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islander exhibition on display now at the museum.

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Hurtling Towards Amalgamation…. Reflections from the Stephens Shire 

In this centenary year of Greater Brisbane, Annerley-Stephens History Group Inc. presents a free panel discussion -“Hurtling towards amalgamation…. reflections from the Stephens Shire” – on Tuesday 6 May from 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm at the Yeronga Community Centre, 62 Park Rd.

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