Summer school holiday program at Bankfoot House and Landsborough Museum
Experience hands-on fun these school holidays at Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct from 1 December to 27 January. The precinct invites children to step back in time with Pioneer Play workshops, where they’ll discover what life was like for our early settlers.
Kids will learn how to turn cream into butter, wash clothes with a bit of elbow grease, and create their own entertainment—all without the help of modern technology. After the workshops, they can enjoy wooden games on the scenic two-acre property.
While the kids are engaged, caregivers can relax with complimentary tea or coffee and take in the stunning mountain views.
These workshops are low cost, but spaces are limited, so registration is essential. Don’t miss this opportunity to combine fun and history for a memorable family outing!
Landsborough Museum Summer Activities
Puppet storytime
Thursday 11 December, 10.30-11.30am & Thursday 15 January, 10.30-11.30am
Enjoy classic tales brought to life with hand puppets in an interactive storytime experience. Free. Perfect for children aged 5 and under.
Registration required
Christmas star ornament craft
Thursday 18 December, 10.30-11.30am
A joyful crafting session where creativity meets holiday spirit! Whether you’re a seasoned DIYer or just looking for a fun way to celebrate the season, this hands-on workshop invites you to design and decorate your own unique Christmas ornaments. Perfect for gifting, tree-trimming, or simply spreading cheer, this activity is suitable for all ages and skill levels. Materials provided. Come make memories – and a little holiday magic!
$2 per person. Registration essential.
Design your own museum explorer badge
Wednesday 7 January to Sunday 25 January, During opening hours 10.00am-3.00pm
Step into the shoes of a curious adventurer and create your very own Museum Explorer badge. This hands-on activity invites kids and families to design and decorate a personalized badge that celebrates discovery, creativity, and a love of history. Whether you’re exploring ancient artifacts or uncovering local stories, your badge will mark you as an official museum explorer—ready for your next adventure.
Free. No Registration required.
Base Zero mobile rock climbing – Challenge accepted.
Friday 23 January, 10.30am-2.30pm
Looking for a fun, inclusive, and free activity that gets everyone moving? Base Zero’s mobile rock climbing wall brings high-energy excitement to your event, with expert climbers creating a safe and supportive space for kids, teens, and adults to test their skills—no experience needed.
With specially designed routes for all ability levels, up to 80 climbers per hour can enjoy the thrill of scaling new heights. Whether it is your first time in a harness or you are a seasoned climber, there’s a challenge waiting for you. Just turn up and climb!
After your climb, head inside the museum to explore a special exhibition on the history of rock climbing on the Sunshine Coast.
Free. No registration required.
Bankfoot House Christmas Crafts
Build your own 3D Christmas tree ornament
Saturday 13 December, 10.30-11.30am
Build your own 3D Christmas tree ornament Get creative this festive season! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you will decorate and assemble your very own 3D Christmas tree. All materials are provided – just bring your imagination.
Finished sizes: 17.5 x 17.5 x 22.5 cm made from 3mm plywood. Celebrate the holidays with a unique craft activity and take home beautiful handmade decorations!
$2 per person. Registration essential.
Toy theatre craft
Wednesday 17 December, 10.30-11.30am
Saturday 20 December, 10.30-11.30am
Toy theatres were a popular form of entertainment in Victorian times. Once made you could buy plays to put on – hundreds of popular West End plays were reproduced for toy theatres. Build your own Pollock’s Toy Theatre, a genuine Victorian theatre complete with stage, scenery and characters. Suitable for children aged 10 and up. Materials provided.
$2 per person. Registration essential.
Snap, click, create! Kids photography workshop
Wednesday 7 January, 10.30-11.30am
Calling all young creatives. This fun and interactive workshop introduces kids to the exciting world of photography. Through hands-on activities, they’ll learn the basics of photographic composition, and discover how to tell stories through images. Whether using a smartphone or camera, kids will gain confidence behind the lens and leave with a new way to see the world -one snapshot at a time. Suitable for children students aged 10 and up. BYO camera or phone.
$2 per person. Registration essential.
Bankfoot House pioneer play
Free. Registration essential
If you are looking for something fun and free to do with the kids this summer, why not take them to Bankfoot House and see what life was like for our pioneers. Learn to turn cream into butter, wash clothes with muscle power, and how to make your own fun without any screens. Workshops are hands-on and can be followed by wooden games played on the 2-acre property. Caregivers are welcome to free tea and coffee and a spectacular mountain view.
Butter Churning
- Wednesday 14 January, 10.30-11.30am
- Wednesday 14 January, 1.30-2.30pm
- Saturday 17 January, 10.30-11.30am
- Saturday 17 January, 1.30-2.30pm
Wash Day
- Saturday 10 January, 10.30-11.30am
- Saturday 10 January, 1.30-2.30pm
Summer school holiday program at Bankfoot House and Landsborough Museum event details
When: Now until 27th January, Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Closed public holidays.
Where: Bankfoot House, 1998 Old Gympie Road, Glass House Mountains 4518
Cost: Free – $2, bookings required
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