Intrigues exhibition

Step inside Intrigues, a captivating new exhibition that showcase objects from the remarkable Bankfoot House Collection, one of the Sunshine Coast’s most significant and best‑preserved historic collections.

As you explore this exhibition, you may find yourself wondering: What everyday items in your own home might become an intrigue to historians in a hundred years?

Spanning over 130 years, the collection documents the evolution of the Glass House Mountains region from 1868 to 2002, preserving thousands of objects once owned by the Grigor, Burgess and Ferris families. Within this collection lie everyday household items, tools and personal objects that have gained historical significance over time. Intrigues highlights objects that offer fresh perspectives on once‑ordinary belongings and insights into changing lifestyles, local ingenuity and the deep connections that shaped this rural community.

Intrigues invites you to look more closely at these objects, some beautiful, some unusual, and others holding stories that only emerge through patient detective work. From the mourning brooch, corset and record player to the family bible, each item provides a window into the experiences of the people who once lived and worked on this historic property.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a lover of curious artefacts or simply intrigued by the past, this exhibition reveals how seemingly ordinary objects can unlock extraordinary stories. Explore the mysteries, meanings and memories embedded in the Bankfoot House Collection, and discover the secrets that have been quietly waiting in shelves, drawers and archives for generations.

Location	Dates
Bankfoot House	1 April to 26 July 2026

Exhibition available to view during Bankfoot House opening hours.