Mighty Machines Day at the Museum

"BIG machines. BIG history. BIG fun'

Celebrate the Redlands Ekka Holiday with a family-friendly day of discovery at Redlands Coast Museum.

Get up close to an incredible collection of mighty machines from the past and present, including massive quarry trucks, fire trucks, waste collection vehicles, vintage cars, tractors, steam engines, historic machinery and more.

Explore the Museum’s historic displays, enjoy live demonstrations, meet the people behind the machines and discover how technology has evolved over time. Visitors can enjoy hands-on activities, children’s challenges and special displays throughout the Museum and outdoor display areas.

Event Highlights:

Massive quarry trucks from Karreman Quarries
Modern and heritage waste collection vehicles from JJ’s Waste & Recycling
Tow truck from Barnes Auto Co.
Fire trucks from Cleveland Fire Station
Ambulance Cleveland Ambulance Service
Vintage vehicles from Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club
Tourist Bus from Blue Bus
Flight simulator experience with No. 23 (City of Brisbane) Squadron RAAF Association
Steam engine demonstrations
Blacksmith demonstrations
Historic printing press
Vintage tractors, Motorail, Model T Ford, Morris Mini and more

Family Activities:

Mighty Machines Scavenger Hunt – explore the Museum and discover the hidden Digger Doors throughout the displays. Can you find them all?

Mighty Machines Button Badge Making – create your own personalised machine-themed badge to take home.

Wooden Games Alley – challenge family and friends with old-fashioned giant puzzles, games and hands-on activities.

Make a day of it and enjoy refreshments from the Museum Café, including a delicious sausage sizzle and other available treats, before browsing the Museum Shop and exploring our exhibitions.

Event Details

Monday 10 August 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm
Redlands Coast Museum

Tickets Include:

✔ General Museum admission
✔ Access to all Mighty Machines Day displays
✔ Guest vehicle and machinery displays
✔ Historic machinery demonstrations
✔ Children’s activities and family experiences

Come along for a BIG day celebrating the machines, people and stories that have helped build, power, protect and support our communities!

BIG Machines. BIG History. BIG Fun!

Please note: The fire trucks & ambulance are operational emergency vehicles and may be required to leave at any time to respond to an emergency. Their attendance is subject to operational requirements on the day.

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