Special Events
Don’t miss the fun
Upcoming Events at Samford Museum
The Museum provides a reflective, yet welcoming space where you are able to explore stories of wartime history and heritage, and research local service personnel. Join us for two of Australia’s most significant days of commemoration and celebration. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning with family and friends, our events are a great way to experience Aussie heritage in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
A true blue day out
Australia Day: 26th January, 9am – 2pm
Celebrate all things Aussie with a family-friendly day out at Samford Museum. Australia Day is always a favourite – the perfect chance to explore our heritage displays, entertainment, blacksmithing and much more. Enjoy a range of traditional Aussie treats:
Pies ‘n’ Peas
Sausage Sizzle
Billy Tea & Damper
Lamingtons
Icy Cold Drinks
Tea & Coffee
Kids are in for a good time with fun activities like a treasure hunt, Aussie-themed colouring pages, and guessing games, all designed to keep the young ones entertained. Australian music will play throughout the day, adding to the lively, patriotic spirit of the event. FREE ADMISSION.
Commemorating courage & sacrifice
Anzac Day: 25th April, 9am - 2pm
After attending your local Anzac march, we welcome you to continue your day of remembrance at Samford Museum, with a day of commemorative displays. This is a time to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all Australian military personnel – past and present. The museum provides a reflective yet welcoming space where you can explore stories of wartime history and heritage. Enjoy refreshments with a heartier, cooler-weather flavour:
Pea & Ham Soup
Sausage Sizzle
Pies ‘n’ Peas
Freshly-made ANZAC Biscuits
Billy Tea & Damper with Golden Syrup
Icy Cold Drinks, Tea & Coffee
This is a quieter, more reflective event, but still a chance to gather, share stories, and show gratitude together as a community. FREE ADMISSION.
Heritage skills in action
Monthly Blacksmithing & Copper Craft Come & Try
See the blacksmith at work on the first Sunday of each month (10am to 3pm) and discover the vital role they once played in Samford’s rural life—shoeing horses, repairing tools and equipment, and keeping the community running smoothly.
On these days, we host informal ‘come & try’ cold‑copper workshops, ideal for participants of all ages—from curious children to adults—where you can shape copper into pieces like rings or bracelets using only hand tools, with no heating involved.
These sessions offer a hands‑on introduction to traditional metalcraft, providing both a creative experience and a deeper appreciation for the blacksmith’s place in local history.
Our blacksmith also accepts work for sharpening garden tools and other tools on request. Contact us for a quote.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Our sponsors support free admission to the public on our two major event days each year – Australia Day and Anzac Day.
We thank them for their ongoing active interest in our museum. Find out more about becoming a sponsor.
