Our Queensland research centre is open from 9 am to 4:30 pm, Wednesday to Friday.
Masks are mandatory for all indoor public venues in Brisbane. 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.
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
9 am to 4:30 pm 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