Queensland

Queensland

Our Queensland research centre is open to the public.

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Visitor information

Address

National Archives Queensland Office
16 Corporate Drive
Cannon Hill QLD 4170

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Research centre hours

  • Wed–Fri 9am–4.30pm
  • Sat–Tue Closed

Phone

07 3249 4200
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    Online Exhibition

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    Exhibition

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    Rekindle memories with vivid photographs of life in Australia's migrant hostels.

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    Exhibition

    Inside the Lytton Quarantine Station

    Brisbane

    17 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020

    Situated at the mouth of the Brisbane River, the Lytton Quarantine Station was the first stop for many new arrivals to Australia.
    This exhibition explores the history of the station from its establishment in 1913 to the disposal of the land and buildings in the 1980s.

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Our Queensland research centre is open from 9am to 4.30pm, Wednesday to Friday.

Due to physical distancing requirements, the number of people allowed in the research centre at once is capped.

Bookings are not essential but may be required if we are busy. Please call us on 07 3249 4200 to plan your visit and find out more about the COVID-19 health and safety measures we have put in place.

If you are feeling unwell, please postpone your visit. We would love to see you when you are feeling better.

We appreciate your patience and support as we work through this together.

The National Archives' collection in Brisbane

The strengths of the collection include:

  • immigration records that date from the 1850s
  • post office and mail service records and photographs
  • works plans which cover everything from iconic buildings such as the General Post Office and Customs House, to defence service homes built in typical Queenslander fashion

 These records, taking the form of files and images, provide a rich source of information on local history. 

Visitor information

Research centre opening hours

9am to 4.30pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, closed public holidays.

Entry

Entry to the National Archives is free.

Onsite accessibility

Wheelchair access

All public areas are wheelchair accessible.

Facilities

Public toilets with disabled facilities are on the ground floor level. A public kitchen with tea and coffee facilities is also on the ground floor.

Assistance animals

Visitors with recognised assistance animals, including guide and hearing dogs, are welcome.

Getting here

Car parking

Free onsite parking is available.

Buses

The National Archives Brisbane Office is serviced by bus route 227, which stops on the Wynnum Road ‘archives’ stop. Other bus routes terminate at Cannon Hill Plaza, a 600 metre walk. Cannon Hill train station, on the Cleveland Line, is a 500m walk. Maps and timetables are available from translink.com.au. Tel: 13 12 30.

Taxis

Taxis can drop off and pick up at the door.

Postal address

PO Box 552
Cannon Hill
QLD 4170