Royal Historical Society of Queensland

Welcome to the Royal Historical Society of Queensland.

Founded in 1913 as a cultural organisation which exists for the benefit of its members and the community, the objects of the Society are to:

Promote interest in and advance the study of Queensland history,
Broaden opportunities for the practice and writing of history,
Preserve documents and manuscripts relating to Queensland history, and
Preserve and display artefacts illustrating Queensland colonial history.
Study the history of the Commonwealth of Australia and the adjacent islands of the Pacific

The Society’s headquarters, the Commissariat Store situated in Brisbane's CBD shares with the Windmill on Wickham Terrace the distinction of being the oldest buildings in Brisbane. The Commissariat Store was erected by convict labour during Captain Logan's term as Commandant of the Moreton Bay Penal Colony. The Store was completed in 1829.

The Society appreciates opportunities to show the building and the convict display to members, visitors, school children, and tourists. The Store is home to the Society's extensive Welsby Library, museum collection, and cultural activities.

Membership is open to the public and application forms are available from the website.

Check our website for coming activities.

Hours:
Museum open 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays to Fridays,
Welsby Library open Thursday 10 am to 4 pm.

Society’s headquarters and Museum address:
115 William Street, Brisbane, ph (07) 3221 4198 fax (07) 3221 4698

Postal address:
PO Box 12057, Brisbane George Street 4003

The Commissariat Store building in William Street,
Brisbane, (picture) is a reminder of Queensland's days
as a convict settlement.