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Museum puts call out for Gwen Gillam gowns11 January 2012 - Queensland Museum South Bank
Queensland Museum is putting a call out for garments designed by influential Brisbane fashion icon Gwen Gillam.
Curator Michael Marendy said as well as her garments, typical of the classic and currently popular ‘Mad Men-esque’ styles, the Museum was keen to hear stories about this fashion icon and successful business woman as part of a new research project and possible retrospective exhibition.
Australia welcomes back Thomas and Friends for summer fun06 December 2011 - The Workshops Rail Museum
Holidaying from the Island of Sodor, the famous blue tank engine rolls into town for Australia’s biggest Thomas and Friends event, Day out with Thomas 2012 at The Workshops Rail Museum from 26 December to 29 January 2012.
Santa checks out Workshops Down Under09 November 2011 - The Workshops Rail Museum
He brings festive cheer and goodwill to many and in that famous red suit he’ll start the merry season with the Santa Celebration on 26 and 27 November at The Workshops Rail Museum.
The Workshops Rail Museum wins two Queensland Tourism Awards05 November 2011 - The Workshops Rail Museum
Arts Minister Rachel Nolan today announced The Workshops Rail Museum has scooped the pool winning both the Heritage & Cultural Tourism award and the Tourist Attractions award at the Queensland Tourism Awards.
Model marvels at The Workshops Rail Museum11 October 2011 - The Workshops Rail Museum
The spotlight is on the skill, intricate designs and passion of the much loved hobby of miniature trains with the return of the Queensland Model Railway Show on the 29 and 30 October 2011 at The Workshops Rail Museum.
Ancient secrets revealed in exclusive Brisbane exhibition03 October 2011 - Queensland Museum South Bank
In what is another coup for the Queensland events calendar, Arts Minister Rachel Nolan today announced Queensland Museum South Bank will be the only Australian venue to host Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb.
Museum full steam ahead with free re-opening weekend30 September 2011 - The Workshops Rail Museum
Arts Minister Rachel Nolan announced that The Workshops Rail Museum will re-open tomorrow with free entry for the weekend 1 & 2 October after its temporary closure this week.
ENERGEX and Queensland Museum partnership rewarded07 September 2011 - Queensland Museum
Do you have items that relate to the 2010 -2011 Queensland floods disaster and its aftermath?
Queensland Museum is collecting stories, objects and photographs that will preserve this significant historical event for future generations.
Grace - the Exhibition06 September 2011 - Museum of Tropical Qld
A stunning photographic exhibition exploring the unique relationship between art and sport will be on display at the Museum of Tropical Queensland from 13 September to 10 November 2011.
Grace – the Exhibition was developed by North Queensland’s contemporary dance company Dancenorth and the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys, and featured side by side images of rugby league action shots imitated by dancers.
