Have you ever wondered what it would be like for future generations to dig up something that belonged to you and piece together what your life was like? Just as our archaeologists have uncovered Brisbane’s past, we would like to see you decorate, smash, and uncover your very own piece of history at the Cross […]
While our Cross River Rail designers are busy transforming travel for South East Queensland, we invite you to be inspired by our mega-machines and future stations. Help us design and build a stop-motion movie set using Lego Bricks. Use your engineering skills to make an accurate construction machine, or let your imagination go wild and […]
Have you ever thought about why we have toys, or the materials they were made from in the past? How have toys changed over time? This workshop allows you to build your very own toy from the past from start to finish. The twist is, you will have to think wisely and try to make […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like for future generations to dig up something that belonged to you and piece together what your life was like? Just as our archaeologists have uncovered Brisbane’s past, we would like to see you decorate, smash, and uncover your very own piece of history at the Cross […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like for future generations to dig up something that belonged to you and piece together what your life was like? Just as our archaeologists have uncovered Brisbane’s past, we would like to see you decorate, smash, and uncover your very own piece of history at the Cross […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like for future generations to dig up something that belonged to you and piece together what your life was like? Just as our archaeologists have uncovered Brisbane’s past, we would like to see you decorate, smash, and uncover your very own piece of history at the Cross […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like for future generations to dig up something that belonged to you and piece together what your life was like? Just as our archaeologists have uncovered Brisbane’s past, we would like to see you decorate, smash, and uncover your very own piece of history at the Cross […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
A tunnel is simply a hollow tube cut through soil or rock, but there is nothing simple about the construction of a man-made tunnel. In this challenge, junior engineers will receive a design brief, then need to build a tunnel out of recycled material. Saturday 26 February, 11:00am – 1:00pm Saturday 12 March, 11:00am – […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
A tunnel is simply a hollow tube cut through soil or rock, but there is nothing simple about the construction of a man-made tunnel. In this challenge, junior engineers will receive a design brief, then need to build a tunnel out of recycled material. Saturday 26 February, 11:00am – 1:00pm Saturday 12 March, 11:00am – […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
The Cross River Rail archaeology digs are recognized as the largest excavation in Brisbane’s recent history with finds contributing significantly to defining Brisbane’s historical narrative, and wider understanding of international trade and settlement. 2022 marks the 20th annual celebration of National Archaeology Week and to celebrate Cross River Rail is again partnering with Queensland Museum, […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Learn how archaeologists can use glass to understand what happened in the past. In this activity, examine how glass bottles were made, and what they are made from. Even the writing on the bottles, where the bottles were found (archaeological context) and the contents. This event is recommended for 8 years and over however adult […]
There is nothing simple about the construction of an underground train line that travels below and city and under a river. It’s a process of problem solving, and discovery, and is considered to be one of the most complex civil engineering challenges to solve. In this activity, students will watch a video in our reality […]
Archaeologists have uncovered glass bottles, ceramics and animal bones during construction of the Cross River Rail project. We are after your observations and artistic talent in decorating some of the artefacts that have been discovered at our Woolloongabba site. It could be a little tricky, as you will have to assemble your artifact as well. […]
Build your very own balloon powered racers and see how quickly you can complete the course. We’ll provide some general tips on creating your very own race car, then use air pressure to complete our course as quickly as possible. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. This is a drop in session, please feel […]
Archaeologists have uncovered glass bottles, ceramics and animal bones during construction of the Cross River Rail project. We are after your observations and artistic talent in decorating some of the artefacts that have been discovered at our Woolloongabba site. It could be a little tricky, as you will have to assemble your artifact as well. […]
Archaeologists have uncovered glass bottles, ceramics and animal bones during construction of the Cross River Rail project. We are after your observations and artistic talent in decorating some of the artefacts that have been discovered at our Woolloongabba site. It could be a little tricky, as you will have to assemble your artifact as well. […]
Archaeologists have uncovered glass bottles, ceramics and animal bones during construction of the Cross River Rail project. We are after your observations and artistic talent in decorating some of the artefacts that have been discovered at our Woolloongabba site. It could be a little tricky, as you will have to assemble your artifact as well. […]
Have you ever thought about the origins of toys or what they were made from in the past? This workshop allows you to build your very own cup and ball game from start to finish. The twist is, you will have to think wisely and try to make your toys from reused materials! This is […]
Have you ever thought about the origins of toys or what they were made from in the past? This workshop allows you to build your very own cup and ball game from start to finish. The twist is, you will have to think wisely and try to make your toys from reused materials! This is […]
Have you ever thought about the origins of toys or what they were made from in the past? This workshop allows you to build your very own cup and ball game from start to finish. The twist is, you will have to think wisely and try to make your toys from reused materials! This is […]
There’s so much to learn about how the tunnels of the Cross River Rail mega-project were dug. Put your investigator hat on to explore the Experience Centre, looking for answers to questions about tunnelling deep under Brisbane and the river. This is a drop-in session; no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 8+, adult supervision […]
Have you ever thought about the origins of toys or what they were made from in the past? This workshop allows you to build your very own cup and ball game from start to finish. The twist is, you will have to think wisely and try to make your toys from reused materials! This is […]
Have you ever thought about why we have toys or the materials they were made from in the past? How have toys changed over time? This workshop allows you to follow the toy making process from start to finish, looking at toys that were popular for Queensland children during the early 1900s and at the […]
Calling all filmmakers out there! Cross River Rail wants you to make your directorial debut and create a Stop Motion Animation. You can use all kinds of things including clay, plasticine, your old toys, paper, fabrics, photographs or your own drawings. You might even call on your family and friends to star in leading roles. […]
Have you ever thought about the origins of toys or what they were made from in the past? This workshop allows you to build your very own cup and ball game from start to finish. The twist is, you will have to think wisely and try to make your toys from reused materials! This is […]
There’s so much to learn about how the tunnels of the Cross River Rail mega-project were dug. Put your investigator hat on to explore the Experience Centre, looking for answers to questions about tunnelling deep under Brisbane and the river. This is a drop-in session; no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 8+, adult supervision […]
Have you ever thought about why we have toys or the materials they were made from in the past? How have toys changed over time? This workshop allows you to follow the toy making process from start to finish, looking at toys that were popular for Queensland children during the early 1900s and at the […]
Have you ever thought about the origins of toys or what they were made from in the past? This workshop allows you to build your very own cup and ball game from start to finish. The twist is, you will have to think wisely and try to make your toys from reused materials! This is […]
Queensland has its own special style of architecture and so do the new Cross River Rail train stations. You can be an architect and design a train station then build a model of it. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. Monday 3 July, 11 am to 12 pm Monday 3 July, 12 pm to […]
Queensland has its own special style of architecture and so do the new Cross River Rail train stations. You can be an architect and design a train station then build a model of it. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. Monday 3 July, 11 am to 12 pm Monday 3 July, 12 pm to […]
There’s so much to learn about how the tunnels of the Cross River Rail mega-project were dug. Put your investigator hat on to explore the Experience Centre, looking for answers to questions about tunnelling deep under Brisbane and the river. This is a drop-in session; no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 8+, adult supervision […]
Become a street artist for the day and recreate one of the murals from the Albert Street Outdoor Art Gallery. Don’t forget to check your masterpiece against the original version! Saturday 5 August, 11 am to 1 pm
From the depths of the tunnels to the tops of the stations, there are so many parts to the Cross River Rail project. Choose your favourite part of the project and recreate it with bottle caps. Maybe you will choose an enormous tunnel boring machine, a delicate piece of archaeology, or even a beautiful flower […]
We want you to build the tallest building out of wooden pegs and craft sticks. It must be strong and stable enough to support a wooden block … or two! This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. Sunday 3 December, 11am to 1pm
Create your own kaleidoscope using simple materials like cardboard tubes, mirrors, and colourful beads, and be dazzled by the magic of patterns, reflections and symmetry. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision required. Saturday 14 Decemver, 11am to 1pm Monday 6 January, 11am to 1pm Friday 10 […]
Join the bridge building challenge and create a bridge constructed from popsicle sticks in this activity. You’ll need to test the bridge and ensure that it is strong enough to hold an item. The team can provide some general tips to get you started. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for […]
Join the bridge building challenge and create a bridge constructed from popsicle sticks in this activity. You’ll need to test the bridge and ensure that it is strong enough to hold an item. The team can provide some general tips to get you started. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for […]
Join the bridge building challenge and create a bridge constructed from popsicle sticks in this activity. You’ll need to test the bridge and ensure that it is strong enough to hold an item. The team can provide some general tips to get you started. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for […]
Join the bridge building challenge and create a bridge constructed from popsicle sticks in this activity. You’ll need to test the bridge and ensure that it is strong enough to hold an item. The team can provide some general tips to get you started. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for […]
Join the bridge building challenge and create a bridge constructed from popsicle sticks in this activity. You’ll need to test the bridge and ensure that it is strong enough to hold an item. The team can provide some general tips to get you started. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for […]
Flex your creative muscles and design your own public art masterpiece while learning about the features and history of our underground stations and each of their artworks. Thursday 11 April, 11am to 12pm Thursday 11 April, 1pm to 2pm You can book tickets to your preferred session here.
Flex your creative muscles and design your own public art masterpiece while learning about the features and history of our underground stations and each of their artworks. Thursday 11 April, 11am to 12pm Thursday 11 April, 1pm to 2pm You can book tickets to your preferred session here.
Flex your creative muscles and design your own public art masterpiece while learning about the features and history of our underground stations and each of their artworks. Thursday 11 April, 11am to 12pm Thursday 11 April, 1pm to 2pm You can book tickets to your preferred session here.
Flex your creative muscles and design your own public art masterpiece while learning about the features and history of our underground stations and each of their artworks. Thursday 11 April, 11am to 12pm Thursday 11 April, 1pm to 2pm You can book tickets to your preferred session here.
Flex your creative muscles and design your own public art masterpiece while learning about the features and history of our underground stations and each of their artworks. Thursday 11 April, 11am to 12pm Thursday 11 April, 1pm to 2pm You can book tickets to your preferred session here.
Flex your creative muscles and design your own public art masterpiece while learning about the features and history of our underground stations and each of their artworks. Thursday 11 April, 11am to 12pm Thursday 11 April, 1pm to 2pm You can book tickets to your preferred session here.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an archaeologist and discover things about the past? Create your very own piece of archaeology that would tell future generations about you. Recommended for ages 5+, caregiver participation encouraged. You can book your tickets by clicking on the preferred session below. Saturday 13 April, […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an archaeologist and discover things about the past? Create your very own piece of archaeology that would tell future generations about you. Recommended for ages 5+, caregiver participation encouraged. You can book your tickets by clicking on the preferred session below. Saturday 13 April, […]
Patterns are everywhere, in nature, art, engineering and in the design of our station buildings. Learn how to take a simple square and transform it into a crazy shaped template to create a perfect pattern. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. Saturday 26 October, 11am […]
Settle down in a quiet corner of the Experience Centre and bring our train stations to life by tackling a range of jigsaw puzzles based on the designs of the stations. There are puzzles for all ages. There are puzzles for all ages. Saturday 11 May, 11am to 1pm Sunday 2 June, 11am to 1pm
Patterns are everywhere, in nature, art, engineering and in the design of our station buildings. Learn how to take a simple square and transform it into a crazy shaped template to create a perfect pattern. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. Saturday 26 October, 11am […]
Build your own future development! Become an urban planner and design the new Albert Street precinct. From streets, transport, trees and buildings of different shapes and sizes, how will you bring your city to life using only Lego. Recommended for ages 5+, caregiver participation encouraged. Saturday 29 June , 11am to 1pm Saturday 13 July […]
Patterns are everywhere, in nature, art, engineering and in the design of our station buildings. Learn how to take a simple square and transform it into a crazy shaped template to create a perfect pattern. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. Saturday 26 October, 11am […]
Build your own future development! Become an urban planner and design the new Albert Street precinct. From streets, transport, trees and buildings of different shapes and sizes, how will you bring your city to life using only Lego. Recommended for ages 5+, caregiver participation encouraged. Saturday 29 June , 11am to 1pm Saturday 13 July […]
Build your own future development! Become an urban planner and design the new Albert Street precinct. From streets, transport, trees and buildings of different shapes and sizes, how will you bring your city to life using only Lego. Recommended for ages 5+, caregiver participation encouraged. This is a drop in session. Saturday 30 November, 11am […]
Patterns are everywhere, in nature, art, engineering and in the design of our station buildings. Learn how to take a simple square and transform it into a crazy shaped template to create a perfect pattern. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. Saturday 26 October, 11am […]
Patterns are everywhere, in nature, art, engineering and in the design of our station buildings. Learn how to take a simple square and transform it into a crazy shaped template to create a perfect pattern. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. Saturday 26 October, 11am […]
Just like the Green Spine along Albert Street brings together nature and the city, come along and combine the endless possibilities of Lego with the beauty of nature, to create colourful floral bouquets. Choose from a range of new and mesmerising Lego sets to get your creativity blossoming. Suitable for ages 8+ Sunday 17 November, […]
Just like the Green Spine along Albert Street brings together nature and the city, come along and combine the endless possibilities of Lego with the beauty of nature, to create colourful floral bouquets. Choose from a range of new and mesmerising Lego sets to get your creativity blossoming. Suitable for ages 8+ Sunday 17 November, […]
From the depths of the tunnels to the tops of the stations, there are so many parts to the Cross River Rail project. Choose your favourite part of the project and recreate it with bottle caps. Maybe you will choose an enormous tunnel boring machine, a delicate piece of archaeology, or even a beautiful flower […]
From the depths of the tunnels to the tops of the stations, there are so many parts to the Cross River Rail project. Choose your favourite part of the project and recreate it with bottle caps. Maybe you will choose an enormous tunnel boring machine, a delicate piece of archaeology, or even a beautiful flower […]
Just like the Green Spine along Albert Street brings together nature and the city, come along and combine the endless possibilities of Lego with the beauty of nature, to create colourful floral bouquets. Choose from a range of new and mesmerising Lego sets to get your creativity blossoming. Suitable for ages 8+ Sunday 17 November, […]
From the depths of the tunnels to the tops of the stations, there are so many parts to the Cross River Rail project. Choose your favourite part of the project and recreate it with bottle caps. Maybe you will choose an enormous tunnel boring machine, a delicate piece of archaeology, or even a beautiful flower […]
Just like the Green Spine along Albert Street brings together nature and the city, come along and combine the endless possibilities of Lego with the beauty of nature, to create colourful floral bouquets. Choose from a range of new and mesmerising Lego sets to get your creativity blossoming. Suitable for ages 8+ Sunday 17 November, […]
Patterns are everywhere, in nature, art, engineering and in the design of our station buildings. Learn how to take a simple square and transform it into a crazy shaped template to create a perfect pattern. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. Saturday 26 October, 11am […]
Patterns are everywhere, in nature, art, engineering and in the design of our station buildings. Learn how to take a simple square and transform it into a crazy shaped template to create a perfect pattern. This is a drop-in session, no bookings are required. Recommended for ages 5+, adult supervision encouraged. Saturday 26 October, 11am […]
Just like the Green Spine along Albert Street brings together nature and the city, come along and combine the endless possibilities of Lego with the beauty of nature, to create colourful floral bouquets. Choose from a range of new and mesmerising Lego sets to get your creativity blossoming. Suitable for ages 8+ Sunday 17 November, […]
From the depths of the tunnels to the tops of the stations, there are so many parts to the Cross River Rail project. Choose your favourite part of the project and recreate it with bottle caps. Maybe you will choose an enormous tunnel boring machine, a delicate piece of archaeology, or even a beautiful flower […]