Miegunyah House Museum

A recent addition to the sitting room display is this beautiful late 1800s dress with bustle. It is a lightweight coppery coloured fabric and with a black and white striped underskirt, black lace ruffles, ruching and silver buttons Despite the combination of printed and plain fabrics the dress is elegant and restrained. A perfect summer dress.

Thank you to Museums & Galleries Queensland for continuing to support volunteer efforts to operate and maintain heritage collections and buildings! This photo was taken at the end of the Standards Review Program 2024.

🌟 National Volunteer Week | 18–24 May 🌟

This National Volunteer Week, we proudly celebrate the incredible volunteers who are the heart of Queensland’s museum and gallery sector.

Across the state, more than 15,000 volunteers generously contribute their time, skills, and passion to our museums and galleries. It's an extraordinary contribution valued at an estimated $22 million. From welcoming visitors and caring for collections to sharing stories and supporting programs, their dedication helps keep Queensland’s heritage, culture, and stories accessible to all.

To every volunteer who contributes to our sector, a HUGE thank you. 🙏 🩷

Your commitment is highly valued and has a lasting impact in our communities.

Photo: participants of M&G QLD's 2024 Standards Review Program, by Madeleine Green, courtesy of M&G QLD. Taken on the steps of Miegunyah House Museum .

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Congratulations to the winners of the Mothers Day Raffle!

First - Jenny Steele (Gift Basket)
Second - Tully (Gift Basket)
Third - Hacker (Gift Voucher)
Fourth - Vinco (Football Tickets)

Our condolences to Kay's family. She was an inspiring historian and educator.

2026 John Oxley Library Medal Alumni Address by Professor Kay Saunders AO. The 2026 State Library Fellowships and Medals announcement event featured a John Oxley Library Medal alumni address by Emeritus Professor Kay Saunders AO. Kay, a 2010 Medal recipient, is one of Australia’s most distinguished social historians. She has authored extensively on Queensland history, ra...

Join the National Women's Council Queensland for a house tour and Devonshire tea on May 3 at Miegunyah House Museum home of the Queensland Women's Historical Association.
Bring a friend for lovely morning out. Book your tickets today
https://events.humanitix.com/miegunyah-house-morning-tea-and-tour-hosted-by-ncwq

QWHA, NWCQ, Embroidery Guild Queensland are proud to support "Bring The Red Dress to Australia" an amazing testimony to women's stories in stitch from 381 women across 51 countries including 22 women from Brisbane.