What's on in History and heritage

From tracing your family history to discovering more about Moreton Bay's past and workshops to help you date photographs there is so much to learn about our history and heritage. Join one of our events to discover more.

Imaginariums

Saturday, 22 February 2025 | 03:00 PM to Sunday, 27 April 2025 | 04:00 PM

2 more dates

Explore intergenerational activities and experiences that will ignite your imagination. Imaginariums are perfect for all ages and bring our museum exhibitions to life.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Babies and toddlers, Education and learning, Kids and family, Teens and young adults, Visual arts

Preservation Station - Burpengary

Saturday, 22 February 2025 | 03:00 PM to Friday, 28 February 2025 | 06:00 PM

Burpengary Library will host a pop up Preservation Station from December to February with an archival quality scanner that can digitise various formats.

Burpengary Library, 121 Station Road, Burpengary 4505

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Museum Highlights Tour

Saturday, 22 February 2025 | 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM

50+ more dates

Experience the highlights of our rich social history as you take a free guided tour and explore the people, places, and stories that make up City of Moreton Bay.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Memory Boxes

Sunday, 23 February 2025 | 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

50+ more dates

Take a stroll down memory lane with one of our Memory Boxes. Rediscover cherished items of the past, reminisce about youthful moments, or marvel at life without our modern conveniences!

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Family history group (4th Tuesday) - Strathpine

Tuesday, 25 February 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

3 more dates

Interested in your family history or genealogy? Come and meet with your local Family History Group. Everyone is welcome!

Strathpine Library, 1 Station Street, Strathpine 4500

Tagged as: , Genealogy

Family history group (last Tuesday) - Caboolture

Tuesday, 25 February 2025 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

3 more dates

Interested in your family history or genealogy? Come and meet with your local Family History Group. Everyone is welcome!

Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture 4510

Tagged as: , Genealogy

Preservation Station tips and tricks

Wednesday, 26 February 2025 | 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM

50+ more dates

Learn hints and tips on how to use our Preservation Stations to keep your precious memories.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Quiet Hour

Saturday, 22 February 2025 | 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM

50+ more dates

Explore our museums in a quieter setting, at a less busy time of day.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, Health, wellness and lifestyle, History and heritage

Family history group (Thursdays) - North Lakes

Thursday, 27 February 2025 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

13 more dates

Interested in your family history or genealogy? Come and meet with your local Family History Group. Everyone is welcome!

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

Tagged as: , Genealogy

Behind the Scenes

Thursday, 27 February 2025 | 02:00 PM to 02:30 PM

15 more dates

Ever wondered who brings the museum to life? This is your chance to meet the people who make our museums great places of discovery and storytelling.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage

Preservation Station - Bribie Island

Thursday, 27 February 2025 | 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM

42 more dates

Do you have a box of old photos or slides that you want to give a new lease of life? Join us at Bribie Island Seaside Museum to turn your memories into digital copies with the Preservation Station.

Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree 4507

Tagged as: , Education & learning, History & heritage

Kids at the Museum

Saturday, 22 February 2025 | 10:15 AM to 10:45 AM

50+ more dates

Every week our Imaginariums come alive as we explore a fascinating topic and activity.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage, Kids and family

Preservation Station - Bribie Island

Saturday, 01 March 2025 | 08:30 AM to Saturday, 31 May 2025 | 06:00 PM

Bribie Island Library will host a pop-up Preservation Station from March to May with an A3 size archival quality scanner that can digitise various formats.

Bribie Island Library, 1 Welsby Parade, Bongaree 4507

Tagged as: , Computers and technology, , History and heritage, Interest groups

Exhibition opening - Shifting Shores: Redcliffe's beautiful beaches

Saturday, 01 March 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Redcliffe Museum: The opening of Shifting shores: Redcliffe’s beautiful beaches celebrates an era when boats between Brisbane, Sandgate and Redcliffe brought visitors to the region.

Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe 4020.

Tagged as: , Exhibitions and festivals, History & heritage, Visual arts

Writing women back into your family history - Caboolture

Tuesday, 04 March 2025 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Discover ways to give the women in your family back their voice and place in history with genealogist, Helen Smith.

Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture 4510

Tagged as: , Genealogy, History and heritage, Interest groups, Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Family history group (1st Tuesday) - Arana Hills

Tuesday, 04 March 2025 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

2 more dates

Interested in your family history or genealogy? Come and meet with your local Family History Group. Everyone is welcome!

Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Crescent, Arana Hills 4054

Tagged as: , Genealogy

Mission X

Saturday, 08 March 2025 | 10:00 AM to Sunday, 04 May 2025 | 03:00 PM

Exhibition | Bribie Island Seaside Museum: The Mission X exhibition presents the little-known story of daring and courage by Australians during the Second World War.

Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree 4507

Tagged as: , Exhibitions and festivals, History and heritage

Family history group (2nd Tuesday) - Strathpine

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

2 more dates

Interested in your family history or genealogy? Come and meet with your local Family History Group. Everyone is welcome!

Strathpine Library, 1 Station Street, Strathpine 4500

Tagged as: , Genealogy

Our Story live: The history of Moreton Bay @ war

Thursday, 13 March 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Bribie Island Seaside Museum: Join Peter Dunn OAM as he talks about the military locations around Moreton Bay including the various Gun Batteries and the Royal Australian Navy Stations during WWII.

Bribie Island Seaside Museum, 1 South Esplanade, Bongaree 4507.

Tagged as: , History & heritage, Talks & workshops

Unlocking the past: Learning AI-powered family history - Redcliffe

Friday, 28 March 2025 | 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising family history research. We'll explore the basics of AI and its applications in genealogy.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

Tagged as: , Computers and technology, Genealogy, History and heritage, Interest groups, Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Births, deaths and marriages: Life Celebrations discussion

Saturday, 29 March 2025 | 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum: Explore life’s milestones in this discussion with an IVF university researcher, a marriage celebrant from the LGBTQIA+ community and an end-of-life doula.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503.

Tagged as: , History & heritage, Talks and workshops

Those girls with grit - Strathpine

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Pamela Rushby discusses the history of the Queensland AWLA movement, the basis for her historical novel, Those Girls.

Strathpine Library, 1 Station Street, Strathpine 4500

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

Discover Samsonvale Cemetery - Samsonvale Cemetery

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Join us for a walking tour of historic Samsonvale Cemetery, visiting the graves of early pioneering families.

Samsonvale Cemetery, Gold Scrub Lane, Samsonvale QLD 4520,

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Moreton Bay History Seminar - Morayfield Sport and Events Centre

Thursday, 08 May 2025 | 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Discover significant events and exciting narratives at the 8th annual Moreton Bay History Seminar at Morayfield Sport and Events Centre.

Morayfield Sport and Events Centre, 298 Morayfield Road, Caboolture 4506

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Our Story Live: Cemeteries of the Pine Rivers region

Thursday, 15 May 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum: Discover the history of the six public cemeteries of the Pine Rivers area and the fascinating people who were buried there.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503.

Tagged as: , History & heritage, Talks & workshops

Unlocking the past: Learning AI-powered family history - Strathpine

Tuesday, 27 May 2025 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionising family history research. We'll explore the basics of AI and its applications in genealogy.

Strathpine Library, 1 Station Street, Strathpine 4500

Tagged as: , Computers and technology, Genealogy, History and heritage, Interest groups, Readers and writers, Talks and workshops

skeletons

Saturday, 31 May 2025 | 10:00 AM to Saturday, 16 August 2025 | 04:00 PM

Exhibition l Explore Judy Watson’s skeletons exhibition on colonial histories at the Redcliffe Art Gallery.

Redcliffe Art Gallery, 1 Irene Street, Redcliffe 4020.

Tagged as: , Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Exhibitions and festivals, History and heritage, Visual arts

Our Story Live: Finding Pine Rivers settlers in immigration records

Thursday, 10 July 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

To celebrate the Journeys exhibition at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, genealogy expert Shauna Hicks explores resources available to research early immigrants.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, 901 - 949 Dayboro Road, Whiteside 4503.

Tagged as: , Education & learning, History & heritage, Talks and workshops

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