Southern Moreton Bay Islands Museum
Preserving the island’s people, industries, and way of life.
Overview
The Southern Moreton Bay Islands have been home to rich and diverse communities for over 25,000 years, from the region’s First Nations peoples to early European settlers and beyond.
Our island-based museum — located on Russell Island — is a proud sub-branch of the Redlands Coast Museum, capturing the unique stories of the islands through objects, photos, and exhibits that reflect the region’s cultural, economic, and environmental history.
A Glimpse Into Island Life
Explore a rich collection of artefacts, stories, and historical photographs that bring the islands’ past to life.
Recent projects include:
- Farming and Logging Tools used in early industry
- Maritime History, including the iconic fruit boat Yawhou
- Wildflower Gathering and Bush Living traditions
- Rare photos, like the 1924 image of wildflower gatherers, offer a window into community life from a century ago
Being surrounded by sea, the museum’s maritime and rural displays speak to the resourcefulness of the island’s early communities — and the quiet strength that shaped the region.
