Samford Museum

06/10/2026

The blacksmith will be operating at the museum on Sunday. Copper work classes after 11am. Ihave been working on some new ring ideas after attending the Murgon museum last Sunday.

24/09/2026

18/09/2026

Pictured is the first person to use the new child friendly boom to pump the bellows in the Forge was a pupil from a visiting school this week, he was ably assisted by Martin the Blacksmith. Permission to publish the picture was obtained

10/09/2026

Some comments from the Visitors' Book:- Tanya & Khris: Such wonderful volunteers. Very knowledgeable & kind. Thank you.
From Betty of Albany Creek:- Excellent & comprehensive displays. One of the best I've seen - very realistic.
And from Sarah, Matthew & Family:- We had so much fun, we liked the school & the Wash house the best. Our thanks to the volunteers for their help & explaining stuff to us.

10/09/2026

A Snap at the Museum on Sunday of some of the happy Blacksmith ring makers. Permission given for the photo by parents.

31/08/2026

The blacksmith will be running classes doing copper work this weekend(Sunday 6th September). Projects for 5 year olds to adults available. Will be doing steel work early in the day with my students but copper can be done after 11. Copper does not require heat so easier to work, and so is a good starting place. There is a cost based on materials needed and time. Normally I run these sessions on the first Sunday of the month but next in October I will be out at the Murgon museum so i will be at Samford on the second Sunday.

21/08/2026

Back in May we mentioned we were visited by the film crew from the life show Postcards, who were interested in filming a segment at the Museum. We have been advised this segment will be part of their broadcast shown on Monday, 24th of August on 9Life at 11.30am.
You can watch this programme on 9Now by opening the app, search for Entertainment, scroll through the programmes in alphabetical order, click on Postcards Episode 27

05/08/2026

The blacksmith will be running classes doing copper work this weekend. Projects for 5 year olds to adults available. Will be doing steel work early in the day with my students but copper can be done after 11. Copper does not require heat so easier to work, and so is a good starting place. There is a cost based on materials needed and time. Normally I run these sessions on the first Sunday of the month but family commitments come first. Unfortunately I have the same situation next month so will be running classes the second Sunday next month as well.

01/08/2026

August is Family History Month in Australia & New Zealand. Here at Samford Museum we invite Family and surrounding districts to explore our extensive resources. New Samford Reminiscences stories are always welcome for inclusion in the Museum's collection of Family & local history. Available published books can be found on our website samfordmuseum.org.au Before making a visit please let us know the Family or area of interest so Volunteers can arrange and prepare for your visit. A small admission is charged on entry & a donation is appreciated for information discovered. Pre-visit enquiries & arrangements can also be made via our page. Many, many Families have memories of events held at the Farmers' Hall since its 1918 opening. Would you like to share your Samford Reminiscences with Samford Museum? Or learn more? This original photo shared by McLean Family.