The 7 Best Specialty Museums in Moreton Bay Region, Queensland

Set amongst the graceful landscape of Old Petrie Town, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum explores the district's historic character. Learn about early timber-getters and industries, experience an 1890s school classroom and glimpse life before electricity in an original farm workers cottage. The museum features: - a theatrette that animates the history of the region in film and some surprising objects - one of the earliest kit homes produced by James Campbell and Sons in the 1890s - artefacts uncovered at Camp Strathpine, a Second World War military facility - the Skyring Clock Collection of fifty clocks skilfully hand-built by one man - stories of early European settlement told by descendants of pioneering families - films about Normanby Rum, the Australian Paper Mill and other early industries - a diverse program of events and workshops for adults and children.

Fun adventure for the entire family - TAVAS living early aviation display. The most unique aviation museum in Australia. The only museum in this country that concentrates solely on the first 30 years of powered flight - and houses the only collection of flying WWI type aircraft in Australia. Includes several aircraft that can't be seen anywhere else in the Southern Hemisphere.

Travel back in time to ancient and classical worlds inside the treasure house of 500,000 years of human history. View Abbey Church’s 13th century medieval stained glass collection, and historical jewelry and artefacts from Europe’s Renaissance period and industrial revolution.

Celebrate the evolution of Redcliffe Peninsula's character, identity and discover its significance in Australian history. Reminisce about the heyday of seaside holidays and marvel at the vision and hard work needed to make the peninsula what it is today. The museum features: - films about the early days of the Redcliffe peninsula - a celebration of holidays by the seaside - treasured photographs showing Redcliffe years ago and now - memory boxes to rummage through and uncover items and stories from the past - the Imaginarium - a fun, intergenerational space to play - a diverse programme of events, exhibitions and workshops for adults and children.

Explore the intriguing and fascinating history of Bribie Island in a beautiful contemporary museum. The Seaside Museum enjoys scenic views across the glimmering waters of the Pumicestone Passage and Moreton Bay.