Bribie Island Seaside Museum facts for kids
The Bribie Island Seaside Museum is a cool place to learn about history. It opened on May 14, 2010. You can find it at 1 South Esplanade in Bongaree, on the side of Bribie Island that faces the Pumicestone Passage. This area is part of the City of Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia. The museum is managed by the Moreton Bay City Council.
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What's Inside the Museum?
The museum building was specially built for its purpose. It has a modern look with lots of natural light inside. You'll see shiny wooden floors and dark ceilings. The outside has wooden slats, offering great views of the landscape and the nearby beach.
There's a small movie theater, called a micro-cinema. About 10 people can sit there, and 5 more can stand. The main entrance area also has a museum shop where you can buy souvenirs. The museum even has a special display case. It's designed to hold old fish specimens from as far back as 1904!
Discover the Permanent Displays
When the museum first opened, it had three main exhibits that are always there. These displays help visitors learn about important parts of Bribie Island's history and culture.
Matthew Flinders' Journey
One display tells the story of Matthew Flinders' trip in 1799. He was an explorer who visited the area. This exhibit helps you understand what it was like when he first arrived.
The Art of Ian Fairweather
Another exhibit focuses on the life and art of Ian Fairweather. He was a famous artist who lived on Bribie Island for many years. He lived in a very simple shack, creating amazing art.
Bribie's Fishing History
The third main display is called "Fish and Fishing." It shares the story of fishing on Bribie Island. This exhibit includes a collection of preserved fish from the early 1900s. This collection was started by J. Douglas Ogilby. He was a world-class expert on fish.
How the Museum Was Built
The Queensland government helped build the museum. They gave $1 million through their Q150 Legacy Infrastructure program. This program helped create important projects for the future.
In August 2010, a government minister named Desley Boyle visited the museum. She said that Bribie Island might have been where Queensland's tourism industry began. She mentioned the steamship Koopa. This ship regularly brought 800 passengers to the island for holidays.
She also shared that during World War II, the United States military used Bribie Island. It was even called "Fortress Bribie" because it was an important defense spot.
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