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 Store is home to the Society's extensive Welsby Library, museum collection, and cultural activities and under normal circumstances the Society appreciates the opportunity to show the building, convict and other displays to members, visitors, school children, and tourists.

The Council is excited about the new brochure promoting the Society. What do you think?

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

Hours
Museum open 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays to Friday
Welsby Library open Thursday 9.30 am to 3.30 pm

Manager
Christina Michie
ph (07) 3221 4198
info@queenslandhistory.org.au

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

Email address
info@queenslandhistory.org.au

Upcoming Events

All Events January to June (pdf)

April
Sunday 22
Open Day
Venue: Commissariat Store
Flyer

May
Saturday 12
The Mayne Inheritance Debate
Venue: University of Queensland
Flyer

June
Wednesday 6
Queensland Day Dinner
Venue: The Brisbane Club

Ongoing
Current Museum Exhibitions (pdf)

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