Redcliffe Museum is a free local-history museum at 75 Anzac Avenue in Redcliffe, north of Brisbane. Its compact displays bring the Peninsula’s past to life through archival films, interactive exhibits and memory boxes you can explore. Look for First Nations stories and language, then visit The Shed for early tools and household appliances, including a two-cylinder outboard motor. Children have a play-and-create space with crafts and activities, while changing exhibitions add a different reason to return.
Local stories and the Peninsula’s past
Redcliffe Museum explores the people, places and events that shaped the Redcliffe Peninsula. Its displays include local history, maritime heritage and stories of European settlement, alongside material about First Nations culture. Films and interactive exhibits give visitors different ways to engage with the area’s past.
The museum’s video material includes First Nations stories about language and culture. Archival films also cover the Peninsula’s early days, including the Redcliffe Rollerdome. Memory boxes contain objects and stories from earlier times; ask staff how to explore them.
The Shed and changing exhibitions
The Shed gathers tools and household appliances from the early to mid-20th century, offering a glimpse of work and home life in the region. One of its notable objects is a two-cylinder outboard motor. The collection also includes quilts, some of which visitors can touch.
A major exhibition changes over time, so the displays can differ between visits. Past exhibitions have included work by Leonardo da Vinci, comedy wildlife photography and couture made by Marina Debris from single-use rubbish washed up on Australian beaches. Check the current program if you have a particular exhibition or event in mind.
A visit with children
The Imaginarium is a dedicated children’s play-and-create space with activities and crafts. Children can also try the piano, and the museum has a cinema nook. These hands-on options give younger visitors something to do while other members of the group spend longer with the history displays.
The museum is compact and free to enter. Its exhibitions, workshops and events change through the year, so check the current program before setting out. The venue has accessible parking and toilets, as well as baby-change facilities; contact the museum directly to confirm current arrangements for your visit.
FAQ
Is Redcliffe Museum free to enter?
Yes. Entry is free.
What can you see at Redcliffe Museum?
The displays cover Redcliffe Peninsula history, First Nations stories and culture, and local maritime heritage. There are also films, memory boxes, The Shed and changing exhibitions.
Is Redcliffe Museum suitable for children?
Yes. The Imaginarium has activities and crafts, and children can also try the piano and visit the cinema nook.
When is Redcliffe Museum open?
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. It opens Wednesday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm.
