Christmas at Museums

Start the Festive Season early with a celebration of Christmas past at Sunshine Coast museums.

There is something for everyone to enjoy, so bring the family! Relax in cosy Christmas scenes from pioneer days, discover the SantaTrain and explore light displays.

See the list of museums and activities in the table below.

Looking for school holiday fun? Check out council’s museum holiday program at the Bankfoot House
Heritage Precinct and Landsborough Museum.

Museums will be closed on public holidays.

Arts and Heritage Levy Funded.

Museum	Dates and Times	Activity
Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct	1-24 December Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00am-3.00pm	Play with pines and pegs under the patio and take home your own Christmas character.
Kenilworth Museum	Visitor Information Centre Wednesday to Monday, 10.00am-3.00pm	Buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win a fabulous Kenilworth Christmas cake from a traditional recipe. Multiple cakes to be won with a draw each week. Tickets on sale at the Visitor information Centre.
Landsborough Museum	1-24 December Wednesday to Sunday, 10.00am-3.00pm	Discover the Christmas tale of ‘The Nutcracker’ as you dance your way through the museum. Match the characters to where they are placed in the museum and win a prize. Or have a look at our new ‘Avenue of Trees’, with each Christmas tree decorated by a local community group.
Nambour Museum	Thursday 19 December, 6.30pm-8pm Christmas lights display 1-31 December.	Christmas at the Museum is back by popular demand. Meet Santa himself, enjoy Christmas carols played by the Sunshine Coast Brass Band, and make fun kids craft to take home. Can’t make it? See the festive light display every evening in December.