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

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 | 09:00 PM to Sunday, 01 June 2025 | 03:00 PM

50+ 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

Walk down the aisle

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 | 09:00 PM to Sunday, 01 June 2025 | 03:00 PM

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum: You can walk down the aisle in glamorous '80s and '90s bridal fashion when you visit the exhibition Births, Deaths and Marriages .

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

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Preservation Station - Bribie Island

Tuesday, 20 May 2025 | 09:00 PM 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

Museum Highlights Tour

Wednesday, 21 May 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

Preservation Station tips and tricks

Wednesday, 21 May 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

Memory Boxes

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 | 02:30 PM to 03:00 PM

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

Quiet Hour

Wednesday, 21 May 2025 | 03:00 PM to 04:00 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

Behind the Scenes

Thursday, 22 May 2025 | 02:00 PM to 02:30 PM

20 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, 22 May 2025 | 02:30 PM to 03:30 PM

30 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 and learning, History and heritage

Kids at the Museum

Friday, 23 May 2025 | 01:30 PM to 02:00 PM

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

Unlocking the past: Learning AI-powered family history - Albany Creek

Tuesday, 27 May 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.

Albany Creek Library, 1 Station Street, Albany Creek 4035

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

Preservation Station - Albany Creek

Monday, 02 June 2025 | 08:30 AM to Saturday, 30 August 2025 | 06:00 PM

Albany Creek Library will host a pop-up Preservation Station from June to August with an A3 size archival quality scanner that can digitise various formats.

Albany Creek Library, 16 Ferguson Street, Albany Creek 4035

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

Genealogy help

Tuesday, 03 June 2025 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

17 more dates

Develop skills using Ancestry.com and Find My Past to research your family history.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Genealogy

Quiet Hour

Thursday, 05 June 2025 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

3 more dates

Join us for Quiet Hour at our galleries. Explore our current exhibitions in a low-sensory setting. Open to all ages including families.

Multiple locations

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

Exhibition opening: Journeys - curator's tour

Saturday, 07 June 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Discover why and how people came to the Moreton Bay region, with a curator's tour of the Journeys exhibition at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum.

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

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Time Travel Thursdays: Suburban life

Thursday, 03 July 2025 | 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM

5 more dates

Watch history come to life at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum and experience life in the 1950s. Participate in interactive hands-on sessions that let you travel back in time. Secure your spot today!

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

Tagged as: , Education and learning, History and heritage, Kids and family, Teens and young adults

Our Story Live: Finding Pine Rivers settlers in immigration records

Thursday, 17 July 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

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: , Talks and workshops

The historian as a detective: Researching John Uniacke - Redcliffe

Friday, 25 July 2025 | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Author and Professor Marc Serge Riviera discusses his research journey into the short life and career of John Uniacke, who recorded John Oxley's exploration of Moreton Bay.

Redcliffe Library, 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Family History Month: Pop-up genealogy help

Saturday, 02 August 2025 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

15 more dates

Celebrate Family History Month in August with free genealogy help sessions at selected Moreton Bay Region Libraries.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Genealogy, History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Discover Ancestry Library Edition

Friday, 08 August 2025 | 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM

2 more dates

Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition free at the Library to trace your ancestors and begin your family history research journey. For beginners.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Computers and technology, Genealogy, History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life

Saturday, 09 August 2025 | 10:00 AM to Sunday, 02 November 2025 | 03:00 PM

Da Vinci Machines is a unique opportunity to explore the mind of the creative genius, Leonardo da Vinci. Models of 60 of his most iconic inventions are on loan from Florence, Italy, for this exhibition.

North Lakes Library, 10 The Corso, North Lakes 4509

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Kids and family, Teens and young adults, Visual arts

Da Vinci Machines: Inventions brought to life

Saturday, 09 August 2025 | 10:00 AM to Sunday, 02 November 2025 | 03:00 PM

2 more dates

Exhibition | Da Vinci Machines is a unique opportunity to explore the mind of the creative genius, Leonardo da Vinci. Models of 60 of his most iconic inventions are on loan from Florence, Italy.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Education and learning, Exhibitions and festivals, History and heritage, Kids and family, Teens and young adults, Visual arts

Finding the family farm

Tuesday, 12 August 2025 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Keen to know when your family first settled in the area? Charlotte Sale will help you use land records to answer this question and much more.

Strathpine Library, 1 Station Street, Strathpine 4500

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Find out more with FamilySearch

Thursday, 14 August 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

1 more date

Pick up tips on how to get the most out of the FamilySearch website with FamilySearch expert and genealogy consultant Karen Waples.

Multiple locations

Tagged as: , Computers and technology, Genealogy, History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Exploring the surnames of Ireland - Caboolture

Monday, 18 August 2025 | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

How Irish are you? Marianne Spencer-Young will explore the surnames of Ireland and their origins and how this can help your genealogy research.

Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture 4510

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

Our Story Live: Realising the Da Vinci dream

Thursday, 28 August 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Discover the rich history of the Mephisto army tank at Pine Rivers Heritage Museum. Guest speaker Greg Czechura will delve into the story of the first tanks to appear on the battlefields of WWI.

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

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

NEW DATE: Writing women back into your family history - Caboolture

Tuesday, 02 September 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

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