2026 Redlands Coast Museum Open Day
Highlights
- Explore the beautifully renovated reception area and discover locally made products in the new gift shop.
- Engage with passionate volunteers as they share captivating stories of Redlands history through interactive displays.
- Join guided tours featuring live demonstrations and musical fun at the pianola for an enriching experience.
- Delight in nature-inspired craft activities and old-fashioned games in the Kids' Corner for a fun family outing.
Join in from 9:00am – 1:00pm, Saturday 30 May 2026 at Redlands Coast Museum for a vibrant day of discovery and fun.
When you arrive, step inside the beautifully renovated reception area and browse the brand new gift shop, filled with locally made products, unique finds, and handcrafted bells, hearts and poppies created by the onsite blacksmiths.
Explore interactive displays brought to life by our passionate volunteers as they share the real stories and remarkable history of the Redlands Coast. Be sure to visit the newest Immigration display, highlighting personal journeys, treasured keepsakes and the cultures that have helped shape our community.
Enhance your visit with a guided tour, featuring engaging insights, live demonstrations and a touch of musical fun at the pianola.
Kids can explore the Kids’ Corner with nature-inspired craft activities, take part in the ‘RED’ picture scavenger hunt, discover magical tiny fairy doors hidden throughout the Museum, enjoy old-fashioned games, and step into the old-world lolly shop filled with handmade treats.
Finish the day with a delicious lunch or snack from the Radio Room Servery — the perfect way to round out a fantastic family outing.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://redlandscoastmuseum.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ATICAccessibilityPublic-2024-04-22-08_41-External-Report-Accounts-AEF.pdf
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