Redland Museum was a hive of fun activity on Sunday as the museum hosted its annual Open Day and also officially opened Australia's first Toy Hall of Fame, which the museum has established on its premises.
Museum president Ross Bower said about 1500 people visited the museum during the six-hour event, which included all the displays, such as the steam engine and windmill, running and the blacksmith shop operational.
"It was fabulous," Ross said.
"There were lots of adults and lots of kids playing everywhere.
"It was a great day."
Ross said a highlight of the day was the opening of the Australian Toy Hall of Fame, which showcases historic toys that have made a significant impact on children's play throughout the years.
He said the initial induction of toys included marbles, Meccano sets, teddy bears, miniature cars, and more, with members of the public, from anywhere in Australia, soon able to nominate toys for induction.
The hall includes static displays and an interactive area with child-sized versions of an Australian rural store and rural Queenslander-style playhouse, each with a working crank telephone that calls between the buildings, a historic-themed theatre stage, a couch for adults to rest on while children play, and more.
Redland Museum is located at 60 Smith Street, Cleveland.
