Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum

Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum Museum opening hours - Wednesday 9am to 12noon and Sundays 9am - 1pm. Free entry

Work continues on the ‘Timeline of the Australian Soldier’ project that will eventually serve as a timeline from colonia...
17/06/2026

Work continues on the ‘Timeline of the Australian Soldier’ project that will eventually serve as a timeline from colonial troops to modern conflicts. Today we have made a start on the display case that will be dedicated to Private Jack McDowell who was awarded the Military Medal for Gallantry in WW1.

His citation was written by none other than Field Marshall Sir John Monash for his courage in working under intense artillery fire to continue running a field kitchen to provide hot food to frontline troops. Continuing to operate a field kitchen so close to the front was intensely dangerous as the cooking smoke attracted artillery fire.

He was nicknamed ‘The Mad Cook’ and held in high regard for his courage. Sadly, he was killed in action a year later and is buried in France.

His actions working as a field cook and non-combatant in that capacity, speak to one of the messages we leave with school groups when featuring his story, and that is that you don’t need to be carrying a gun to show courage.

Lest We Forget.

A pleasure today to welcome local Principal Clayton McGann from Gainsborough State School to one of our committee meetin...
17/06/2026

A pleasure today to welcome local Principal Clayton McGann from Gainsborough State School to one of our committee meetings, where he presented us with a letter of thanks.

In keeping with tonight’s State of Origin clash, Clayton was proudly dressed in maroon and even managed to remain polite to the small number of "Blues" (or "Cockroaches" 😉) on the committee!

The gratitude is entirely mutual. Clayton and the team at Gainsborough State School have been wonderful supporters of the museum, our education programmes, and the ongoing development of young Australians.

Hosting school groups is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. Their visits help us continue the important work of preserving history, honouring the ANZAC spirit, and delivering our patriotic education programmes to future generations.

Thank you again for your support, Clayton and the Gainsborough State School community. We look forward to welcoming many more students through our doors in the years ahead.

As well as being a great little local museum, the Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum has a broader mission: deliver...
09/06/2026

As well as being a great little local museum, the Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum has a broader mission: delivering patriotic education programs to local schools, community groups, and visitors.

Through our exhibits, stories, and educational activities, we help keep the history, values, and spirit of the Anzacs alive for future generations.

Lest We Forget.

Today was a lovely day for some of the volunteer team to oil and conserve some of the museum’s collection of edged weapo...
07/06/2026

Today was a lovely day for some of the volunteer team to oil and conserve some of the museum’s collection of edged weapons.

Many have been donated by local families, and they all have a story to tell.

Some are Australian and Allied forces by way of their origin and others are battlefield captures from WW1 German or Turkish troops.

The Museum hosts visits from many school and community groups and is open Sunday and Wednesday mornings.

WE NEED YOU! The Light Horse Education Museum runs many great patriotic education sessions for local school and communit...
31/05/2026

WE NEED YOU!

The Light Horse Education Museum runs many great patriotic education sessions for local school and community groups each year. We need more volunteers to help deliver these great programmes to local schools and community groups.

An interest in history and bringing the stories of Australia's military history and national pride to the next generation is all you need, no military experience needed :) Our current volunteer team includes veterans, teachers and local lovers of history.

Message us if you'd like to know more.

Work continues on the 'Jack McDowell' room at the Light Horse Museum. Recent artefacts going into the room include some...
31/05/2026

Work continues on the 'Jack McDowell' room at the Light Horse Museum. Recent artefacts going into the room include some amazing battlefield relics that bring the history of far off battlefields to Mudgeeraba.

The room is named after the WW1 Military Medal winner Jack McDowell who won his MM for braving heavy enemy fire to provide food to soldiers on the front line, proving you don't need to carry a gun to be brave.

The Museum is open Wednesdays 9am - 1pm and Sundays 10am - 1pm and regularly by booking for school groups and community groups.

LAST DAY TODAY FOR OUR FUNDRAISING SALES AT BURLEIGH: The Museum has a stand selling fundraising items at Stockland West...
16/04/2026

LAST DAY TODAY FOR OUR FUNDRAISING SALES AT BURLEIGH: The Museum has a stand selling fundraising items at Stockland West Burleigh shopping centre. Stop by for an Anzac Day badge or commemorative item if you are in the area 🙂We are outside the ANZ bank at the Woolworths end of the centre. All proceeds go to museum conservation and to our school education programmes.

The Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum is proud to wish Dakota-Lily Bon voyage and the very best of luck! Pictured ...
11/04/2026

The Gold Coast Light Horse Education Museum is proud to wish Dakota-Lily Bon voyage and the very best of luck!

Pictured here at Parliament House today with the QLD Premier and QLD Minister for Education.

A student from Upper Coomera State College, Dakota-Lily has taken out the 2026 Premier’s ANZAC Prize — an incredible achievement!

She filmed part of her award-winning 5-minute presentation right here at the museum, sharing why ANZAC Day matters to young Australians today. The Museum team was delighted to help her with her presentation and research.

Next stop: the Western Front, alongside seven other inspiring young Queenslanders. These students travel to Europe to represent QLD at various important Anzac commemorations including Anzac Day in France.

Congratulations, Dakota-Lily — we couldn’t be prouder! 👏

We need more young Aussies like you!

The Museum has a stand selling fundraising items at Stockland West Burleigh shopping centre until Friday the 17th of Apr...
11/04/2026

The Museum has a stand selling fundraising items at Stockland West Burleigh shopping centre until Friday the 17th of April. Stop by for an Anzac Day badge or commemorative item if you are in the area 🙂We are outside the ANZ bank at the Woolworths end of the centre. All proceeds go to museum conservation and to our school education programmes.

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Gold Coast, QLD

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Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

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+61418749715

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