What's on in History and heritage

From tracing your family history to discovering more about City of 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.

Memory Boxes

Friday, 11 September 2026 | 10:45 AM to 11:15 AM

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Take a stroll down memory lane with one of our Memory Boxes from the City of Moreton Bay museums. Rediscover cherished items of the past, reminisce, or marvel at life without our modern conveniences!

Multiple locations

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Humpybong State School alumni stories

Saturday, 12 September 2026 | 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Redcliffe Museum: Celebrate 150 years of Humpybong State School with memories, local history, memorabilia, guest speakers and community stories.

Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Genealogy help

Monday, 14 September 2026 | 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM

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Discover your family history with free genealogy sessions at Bribie Island and Arana Hills libraries! Discover tools including Ancestry and Findmypast as well as free websites in these personal sessions.

Multiple locations

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Humpybong State School history: Then and now

Saturday, 19 September 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Redcliffe Museum: Explore 150 years of Humpybong State School history with guest speakers, memorabilia, community stories and insights into changing school life.

Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe 4020

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Redcliffe Peninsula Rail Line turns 10

Saturday, 03 October 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

All aboard at Redcliffe Museum as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Redcliffe Peninsula railway line, an achievement over 131 years in the making.

Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe 4020.

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

Halloween: Grave secrets - cemetery symbols and their meanings

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Albany Creek Library: Expert genealogist Helen Smith explores the hidden meanings behind Victorian headstones and the symbolism that shaped mourning traditions.

Caboolture Library, 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture 4510

Tagged as: , History and heritage, Talks and workshops

Halloween: Death in the family tree - how our ancestors died

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Dare to uncover the dark truths of your ancestors’ final moments. Join expert genealogist, Helen Smith, at Albany Creek Library for some chilling tales.

Albany Creek Library, 16 Ferguson Street, Albany Creek 4035

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