Celebrating Our Regional Members: Galleries and Museums Across South East Queensland
Brisbane Living Heritage is proud to support a diverse network of member organisations across South East Queensland. While many visitors are familiar with the historic sites and museums in Brisbane’s city centre, some of our most engaging cultural experiences are found throughout the wider region.
Our regional members include both galleries and museums, each preserving and sharing the stories of their communities in different ways. From contemporary art spaces to carefully preserved historic homes and community museums, these organisations ensure that heritage and culture remain accessible far beyond the CBD. We visit 8 of these locations today.
Logan Art Gallery
Located in one of Queensland’s most culturally diverse and rapidly growing regions, Logan Art Gallery presents a vibrant program of exhibitions featuring contemporary artists, community collaborations and touring shows. The gallery celebrates local creativity while reflecting the many cultures that shape the Logan community today, supported by workshops, artist talks and public programs.
Mayes Cottage Museum
Built in the 1880s by the Mayes family, Mayes Cottage is one of Logan’s oldest surviving homes. Today it operates as a carefully preserved house museum, offering visitors a glimpse into everyday life in early Queensland. Surrounded by heritage gardens and supported by dedicated volunteers, the cottage keeps the stories of Logan’s pioneering families alive.
Redland Art Gallery
Redland Art Gallery (RAG) operates across two venues in Cleveland and Capalaba and is known for its strong contemporary exhibition program. The gallery supports both emerging and established artists while presenting work that reflects the natural landscapes, communities and cultures of the Redlands Coast.
Redland Museum
Redland Museum offers a rich exploration of the region’s social history through extensive collections and engaging displays. Exhibitions highlight farming communities, maritime life and everyday stories from the Redlands, helping connect today’s residents with the district’s past.
(L-R Logan Art Gallery, Mayes Cottage, Redlands Art Gallery, Redlands Museum)
Bribie Island Seaside Museum
Overlooking the waterfront at Bongaree, the Bribie Island Seaside Museum shares the stories of island life through interactive exhibitions and local collections. Displays explore the island’s fishing heritage, holiday traditions and the development of the Bribie community.
Redcliffe Museum
Redcliffe Museum presents engaging exhibitions exploring the history and people of the Peninsula. Through personal stories, objects and interactive displays, the museum reveals how this coastal community has evolved from early settlement to the vibrant destination it is today.
North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum
Located on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), the North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum is a social history museum focused on contemporary collecting and community storytelling. The museum represents more than 65,000 years of Aboriginal history, the period of British invasion and colonisation, and the complex shared history of the past two centuries. Through its Walking Together program, the museum works to document and present the shared journey of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities living on Minjerribah, acknowledging that the museum stands on unceded Quandamooka Lands.
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum
Set beside the South Pine River, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum explores the stories of the region’s early settlers and rural communities. Exhibitions highlight farming life, local industries and the transformation of the Pine Rivers district into one of South East Queensland’s fastest-growing areas.
(L-R Bribie Island, Redcliffe, Minjerribah-Stradbroke Island, Pine Rivers)
Keeping Regional Heritage Alive
Together, these Brisbane Living Heritage members demonstrate the rich cultural life that exists across South East Queensland. Each organisation plays an important role in preserving local stories, supporting artists and creating spaces where communities can gather, learn and connect.
By visiting our regional members, you are not only discovering fascinating places — you are also supporting the dedicated volunteers, staff and communities who work tirelessly to keep local heritage alive.
Please check individual venues for opening hours before visiting.