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-4.30pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, closed public holidays.

The research centre will be closed from Monday 23 December 2019. Usual opening hours resume from Thursday 2 January 2020.

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