Sandgate Historical Museum

04/10/2026

Still some tickets left for our talk at the museum on Sunday 18 October - don't miss out.

Historical Talk: Surveyor James Charles Burnett and the Shorncliffe Bora Ring
The museum will be hosting an historical talk by Frank Box, who has been researching Surveyor James Burnett’s first survey of Shorncliffe.
In 1954, an article in the Sunday Mail made passing reference to a bora ring at Shorncliffe, the only written reference that we know of. Was there really a bora ring at Shorncliffe, where was it and what might have been its purpose? This talk will attempt to answer those questions through an interpretation of the first survey of the area by James Burnett in 1852, based on what we know of the man and his life.
When: Sunday 18 October 2026
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: $10.00 (includes light afternoon tea)
Where: Sandgate Museum (150 Rainbow Street, Sandgate)
Numbers: Limited (45)
Tickets: Use link to pay via card: https://square.link/u/hR5yjojP
Note: Tickets non-refundable but may be gifted or resold

18/09/2026

Last Chance – two events this week – don’t miss out!
Tea with History – Thursday 24 September (see post below)
Bald Hills Cemetery Walk – Saturday 26 September
https://square.link/u/tSoEt66y

14/09/2026

TEA WITH HISTORY - September 2026
Devonshire Tea served with a local history talk and trivia
At Sandgate Historical Society & Museum
Thursday 24 September – 10:00 am
Cost: $15.00 - please pay when booking (book early to avoid missing out)
Payment options:
-card or cash at the museum
-phone museum with your credit card details
-direct debit (BSB: 084 365 Account: 52 501 9521)
(Please use your name in the Reference in the Direct Debit details and email museum to confirm.)
Bookings necessary as numbers are limited.
Due to popular demand and in fairness to all, bookings will be taken no more than one month ahead, with payment at time of booking.

01/09/2026

Historical Talk: Surveyor James Charles Burnett and the Shorncliffe Bora Ring

The museum will be hosting an historical talk by Frank Box, who has been researching Surveyor James Burnett’s first survey of Shorncliffe.

In 1954, an article in the Sunday Mail made passing reference to a bora ring at Shorncliffe, the only written reference that we know of. Was there really a bora ring at Shorncliffe, where was it and what might have been its purpose? This talk will attempt to answer those questions through an interpretation of the first survey of the area by James Burnett in 1852, based on what we know of the man and his life.

When: Sunday 18 October 2026
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost: $10.00 (includes light afternoon tea)
Where: Sandgate Museum (150 Rainbow Street, Sandgate)
Numbers: Limited (45)
Tickets: Use link to pay via card: https://square.link/u/hR5yjojP
Note: Tickets non-refundable but may be gifted or resold

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09/08/2026

Thanks Jared for your support. Please support the museum by donating at the link below.

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09/08/2026

GUIDED HISTORY WALK – BALD HILLS CEMETERY (Last one for 2026)

The museum will be hosting a guided walking tour of Bald Hills Cemetery.
Come along and learn about this historic cemetery, “meet” some of its very interesting occupants and enjoy a picnic morning tea.

When: Saturday 26 September 2026
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Ticket: $30.00 includes morning tea
Meet: At Bald Hills Cemetery, Bracken Ridge
(Drive in through the entrance at 225 Barrett Street)
Walk: Easy to moderate – some uneven ground
Bring: Chair if desired, hat, water bottle & walking shoes
Numbers: Limited (25)
Ticket: Use link or QR code to pay via card https://square.link/u/tSoEt66y
Note: Tickets non-refundable but maybe gifted or resold.

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03/08/2026

TEA WITH HISTORY - August 2026
Devonshire Tea served with a local history talk and trivia
At Sandgate Historical Society & Museum
Thursday 27 August – 10:00 am
Cost: $15.00 - please pay when booking (book early to avoid missing out)
Payment options:
-card or cash at the museum
-phone museum with your credit card details
-direct debit (BSB: 084 365 Account: 52 501 9521)
(Please use your name in the Reference in the Direct Debit details and email museum to confirm.)
Bookings necessary as numbers are limited.
Due to popular demand and in fairness to all, bookings will be taken no more than one month ahead, with payment at time of booking.

01/08/2026

We'd like to thank all who visited our stall at the Einbunpin Festival last Sunday and to congratulate Susan, the winner of our raffle of the painting of the Town Hall donated by local artist Ian Kulpa, Cliffsketcher.

28/07/2026

Sorry, we are fully booked - more walks planned for 2027.

Join us for the last Flinders Parade Guided History Walk for 2026.

The museum will be hosting a guided history walk along Flinders Parade. Come and learn something about Sandgate’s historic homes and the people who lived in them.
Morning tea on the verandah of historic Meridian will be included.
When: Saturday 5 September 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $30.00 includes morning tea
Meet: Old Baptist Church (cnr Flinders Parade & Cliff Street)
Bring: Hat and water bottle
Numbers: Limited (20)
Tickets: Use link to pay via card
https://square.link/u/QyEOPC35
Note: Tickets non-refundable but may be gifted or resold

22/07/2026

Coming in September

Due to popular demand, the museum will be hosting two more walks – Flinders Parade and Bald Hills Cemetery in September – these will be the last for 2026.
Keep an eye on our Facebook, Instagram and Webpages for dates and further details.