Army Museum South Queensland

About

The Army Museum South Queensland relates to all corps and units in South Queensland. The museum collects, conserves and interprets military history from colonial times to current campaigns.

The museum is located in Victoria Barracks, Brisbane, the oldest existing military barracks in the state. Established in 1864, the barracks is a heritage-listed site containing many reminders of early life in the colony and classic examples of 19th century barracks architecture. The barracks is still in use today as a Defence site.

Special-interest themed exhibitions are changed annually and are mounted in the 1864 Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess.

Opening hours

Barracks tours are conducted from 9:30 am to 12:15 pm on Wednesdays (except 3rd Wednesday of the month).

The museum is closed from mid-December to the end of February.

Entry requirements

There are security restrictions that govern access to the museum as it is located within Victoria Barracks.

Adults are required to provide their full name, driver's licence number and contact phone number one week in advance. The names of all children will also need to be provided.

Visitors will be issued a temporary visitor’s pass upon arrival and adults will need to present a government issued photo ID.

Visitors must complete and understand the national base induction before accessing a Defence site. Further information can be found on the Victoria Barracks Brisbane induction page.

Bookings

Admission is free. The museum conducts barracks tours which include exhibition viewing, historic presentations, a light morning tea, a guided tour, and a souvenir booklet.

Free on-site visitor parking is available for the duration of tour.

Tours for up to 40 people can be booked by contacting the museum.