Curator's tours: Extraordinary stories and treasures of the library

Schedule

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024 at 11:30 am to Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Near Talbot Family Treasures Wall, Level 4, State Library of Queensland | South Brisbane, QL

Advertisement
Join us for a fascinating tour of the library's hidden gems and untold stories!
About this Event

Curator's tours: Extraordinary stories and treasures of the library

Level 4 at State Library of Queensland is home to the Library's heritage and extraordinary collections.

In the Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery you will find the exhibition Extraordinary stories featuring a rotating selection of stories about ordinary Queenslanders whose lives were anything but. These are stories worth telling, stories worth hearing, stories worth collecting.

They draw upon State Library's collections to tell us more about Queensland and the lives lived here.

Also on level 4, you will find the Talbot Family Treasures Wall featuring a changing selection of items from State Library's heritage collections. The John Oxley Library has collected, preserved and shared Queensland’s collective memory since 1934.

Each item on display here reveals a remarkable story, and together, deepen our understanding of Queensland’s diverse lifestyle, landscape, culture and community.

Free Curator's tours of both these spaces are held monthly. Join one of our specialist curators to discover the unknown stories and hidden gems of State Library's collections.

Book your space now!

Where: Meet next to the Talbot Family Treasures Wall, level 4, State Library of Queensland

Please Note: There is no need to bring a printed ticket, instead when you arrive your name will be checked off on a registration list.

Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.

Please consult our before making your booking.

We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions () and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's .


Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Near Talbot Family Treasures Wall, Level 4, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Brisbane, Australia

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

AUD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
State Library of Queensland

Host or Publisher State Library of Queensland

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in South Brisbane

Game Changers in conversation with Richards & Spence
Wed, 22 Oct at 08:00 am Game Changers in conversation with Richards & Spence

Cnr Peel & Stanley Sts, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4101

Nic\u2019s 3rd Year Final Recital
Wed, 22 Oct at 05:30 pm Nic’s 3rd Year Final Recital

Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

Game Changers in conversation with Richards & Spence
Wed, 22 Oct at 06:00 pm Game Changers in conversation with Richards & Spence

Auditorium 1, State Library of Queensland

BUSINESS VIRTUAL
Wed, 22 Oct at 08:00 pm Gregory Porter in Brisbane

Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)

ENTERTAINMENT PERFORMANCES
2025 Grad Show Opening | South Bank
Thu, 23 Oct at 08:00 am 2025 Grad Show Opening | South Bank

226 Grey Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4101

ART EXHIBITIONS
Through the Looking Glass: Portraiture & Identity
Thu, 23 Oct at 06:00 pm Through the Looking Glass: Portraiture & Identity

State Library of Queensland

ART
Good Food & Wine Show Brisbane
Thu, 23 Oct at 11:00 pm Good Food & Wine Show Brisbane

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

FOOD-DRINKS SHOPPING
State Library tours
Tue, 17 Jan at 10:30 am State Library tours

State Library of Queensland

EXHIBITIONS ENTERTAINMENT
Queensland Museum Kurilpa Highlights Tour
Mon, 08 Apr at 11:00 am Queensland Museum Kurilpa Highlights Tour

Queensland Museum

EXHIBITIONS
Curator's tours: Extraordinary stories and treasures of the library
Thu, 27 Jun at 11:30 am Curator's tours: Extraordinary stories and treasures of the library

Near Talbot Family Treasures Wall, Level 4, State Library of Queensland

EXHIBITIONS
QAGOMA Art and Dementia Program | Aged Care or Day Respite Group
Tue, 25 Feb at 10:00 am QAGOMA Art and Dementia Program | Aged Care or Day Respite Group

Queensland Art Gallery

ART
2025 Grad Show Opening | South Bank
Thu, 23 Oct at 08:00 am 2025 Grad Show Opening | South Bank

226 Grey Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4101

ART EXHIBITIONS
The Handmade Market
Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 am The Handmade Market

Queensland Museum Kurilpa

ART SHOPPING
Laneways to Galleries: Portraiture Across Boundaries
Wed, 29 Oct at 06:00 pm Laneways to Galleries: Portraiture Across Boundaries

State Library of Queensland

ART FINE-ARTS
Brisbane Disability Expo 2025
Thu, 30 Oct at 11:00 pm Brisbane Disability Expo 2025

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

BUSINESS EXHIBITIONS
How Meditation Can Transform Your Life by SRF Brother Sevananda (Free Event)
Fri, 31 Oct at 09:30 am How Meditation Can Transform Your Life by SRF Brother Sevananda (Free Event)

Merivale St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

MEDITATION HEALTH-WELLNESS
Supanova 2025 - Brisbane
Fri, 07 Nov at 12:00 am Supanova 2025 - Brisbane

Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

ANIME TOURNAMENTS
Portraits after dark
Fri, 07 Nov at 08:30 am Portraits after dark

Cnr Peel & Stanley Sts, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4101

ART MUSIC
Portraits after dark
Fri, 07 Nov at 06:30 pm Portraits after dark

State Library of Queensland

ART MUSIC
Queensland Queers Museum Kiki: 90's Club Kids & Culture
Sat, 08 Nov at 03:00 pm Queensland Queers Museum Kiki: 90's Club Kids & Culture

Queensland Museum Kurilpa

KIDS EXHIBITIONS

What's Happening Next in South Brisbane?

Discover South Brisbane Events