News and events

Explore the experiences and legacy of Queensland's first Chinese migrants in the Riding the First Wave exhibition, running from Friday 6 November 2026 to Saturday 9 October 2027. See exhibition details on the Riding the First Wave website.

Be among the first to experience Riding the First Wave at the official opening event on Thursday 5 November. Explore the exhibition, discover the stories and connect with community members, researchers and heritage professionals. See event details on the Riding the First Wave website.

Explore our exhibition or beautiful, historic records or join us for a series of upcoming free, engaging hands-on workshops that delve into the traditional crafts of bookbinding, printing and marbling.

Join researcher and filmmaker Robert Braiden as he explores a key question in Brisbane's early history: Who chose the site of the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement on the Brisbane River?

Join us for our first QSA Exchange webinar and discover the story behind Printed & Bound, a Queensland State Archives exhibition that explores stories from both within the records and about the physical records themselves.

We're inviting Aboriginal visitors and Torres Strait Islander visitors to join our #MobOnMondays sessions.

The First Nations Languages Workshop supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and language workers to explore, strengthen and preserve traditional languages.

Learn how we are using AI Assist technology for the transcription of handwritten records.

Learn more about the new Public Records Act 2023.

Stay informed about upcoming exhibitions, events, workshops and news from the archives.