Queensland Military Historical Society Inc.

12/06/2026

Historical photos brought to life! This is 3rd QMI Contingent riding up Queen Street in 1899.

Our Exhibitions Curator selects objects suitable for display in the Museum, which is open to members and public free of charge. Items not currently on display may only be viewed by members and approved bona fide researchers by appointment. Items considered by the Curator to be fragile may have restricted viewing conditions imposed.

We also hold a significant collection of books, published editions, manuscripts and digital information resources, available to members for research on-site.

03/06/2026

QLD Parks and Wildlife is running a school holiday program at the fort from the 7-9 July. Great opportunity to get out and learn about Brisbane’s history! Booking essential phone 33934647

01/06/2026

QMHS committee members 2026

17/05/2026

Another beautiful Sunday at Fort Lytton. Come down and see our newly registered Landrover Series III FFR. Open 10am to 4pm every Sunday.

18/02/2026

Visit our museum at Fort Lytton National Park. Open Sundays 10am to 4pm.
Do you recognise the type of vehicle at the end of the reel? You may see it when you visit the Fort.

07/02/2026

QMHS has begun the restoration on the first of the field guns on display at Fort Lytton. The guns, which were manufactured in the 1840s and 1850s, arrived in Brisbane in 1862 where they were used by the Queensland Volunteer Artillery. Four of the guns are currently on display at Fort Lytton National Park.

30/01/2026

Fort Lytton National Park has two historic places on one site - Fort Lytton and the Lytton Quarantine Station. Open to visitors each Sunday 10am to 4pm. Queensland Military Historical Society’s museum is located in the Quarantine Station’s old Dining Hall.

20/01/2026

17/01/2026

Fort Lytton National Park has two historic places on one site - Fort Lytton and the Lytton Quarantine Station. Open to visitors each Sunday 10am to 4pm.