Victoria Barracks Museum

Established in 1984 this museum collects, preserves and exhibits the history of British, Colonial Armies and the Australian Army in South Queensland from 1864 to the present. Many residents of Brisbane are unaware of the historic precinct on Petrie Terrace which includes Victoria Barracks. This peaceful complex, so close to Brisbane's CBD includes buildings which date back to 1864, built on the orders of the first Governor of Queensland, Sir George Bowen.