Congratulations to Dr. Bill Metcalf!
The Royal Historical Society of Queensland and the Professional Historians Association (Qld) Inc are pleased to award the 2018 John Douglas Kerr Medal of Distinction to Dr William Metcalf. The medal was presented to Metcalf by the Governor of Queensland, the...
Edison Tubes at the Commissariat Store Museum
On the 9 May 2018, Research Engineers, Brian Becconsall and Stuart Wallace from Engineering Heritage Queensland (EHQ), gave a talk on the early history of Electric Lighting In Brisbane. In 1880’s, following on from experience in London and New York, underground...
History of Queensland Day
After much agitation by various groups and factions in Queensland in 1851 a petition was sent to Queen Victoria urging that Moreton Bay should receive the same concession for separation as had Port Phillip. This request was not granted then, but three years later the...
Australian Heritage Festival, 29 April Sunday
Stories of the Commissariat Store Museum Discover stories behind the museum objects in the Commissariat Store Museum, in Queensland's second oldest building. Accompany one of our guides, do a Treasure Hunt, and inspect real historical objects! Discover the...
Christmas and New Year Holidays
On behalf of staff, and volunteers of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland and the Commissariat Store Museum we wish you a safe and happy holiday season. The office/museum will be closed from Saturday 23 December 2017 and will reopen on Tuesday 9 January 2018.
2017 Separation Day Celebrations
RHSQ Annual Seminar: 2 September 2017
Building Brisbane: Preserving heritage values in changing landscapes at the Commissariat Store Museum, 115 William Street, Brisbane TICKET PRICES: $25 members / $30 guests Coffee on arrival, morning tea provided 9:00 am Registrations & coffee on arrival 9:30 am...