

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Queensland Transport Museum Open Day 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Free Entry

Step back in time for a fun, family-friendly day packed with history, horsepower and hands-on experiences.

Explore an impressive line-up of original military vehicles dating back to World War I - including the legendary 1941 GMC 6x6 “truck that won the war,” the rare Australian Dingo Scout Car, the powerful Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier, Diamond Rio Prime Mover, and the rugged Desert Raider.

Enjoy guided tours, live entertainment and kids’ activities throughout the morning.

From 10:30am–1:30pm, enjoy a special roving performance by The Gowrie Gals. With beautiful three-part harmonies inspired by WWII troop entertainers, this costumed trio will mingle with guests and bring the spirit of the 1940s to life with charm, energy and plenty of vintage flair.

While you're there, pop into the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery inside the Cultural Centre and meet artist Jennifer Marshell, whose Light Horse artworks beautifully capture the powerful bond between soldier and horse during wartime.

Make a Day of It – Heritage Festival

Gatton &amp; District Historical Society
9am – 1:30pm | Walking distance from the Queensland Transport Museum

Keep the celebrations going with a vibrant Heritage Festival featuring:

Parade through the village &amp; flag raising ceremony
Bush band, bush balladeer, bush poet &amp; live music
2nd Lighthorse display
Lockyer Valley Motorbike Club display (around 40 bikes!)
Antique Auto Club vintage vehicles including a T-Model Ford
Gatton’s first motorised fire engine (still running!)
German wagon rides around the precinct
Devonshire Teas, coffee, steak burgers, sausage sizzle, damper &amp; more

Two fantastic events. One unforgettable day celebrating transport, heritage and community.


📍 Location
34 Lake Apex Drive
Gatton QLD 4343

🌐 Website
www.luvyalockyer.com.au

📞 Phone
07 5466 3426

A great free day out - we look forward to welcoming you.
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 217

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Gatton
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Queensland Transport Museum
- **lat**: -27.569677642962
- **long**: 152.26923875556
- **full address**: Queensland Transport Museum, Queensland Transport Museum, Gatton QLD 4343, Australia, Gatton

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- **organizer**: Queensland Transport Museum (https://allevents.in/org/queensland-transport-museum/15446016)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Queensland Transport Museum, Queensland Transport Museum, Gatton QLD 4343, Australia, Gatton
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Queensland Transport Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, kids, music, festivals, entertainment, exhibitions, live-music, fine-arts, literary-art, parades
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Queensland Transport Museum Open Day  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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