Miegunyah House Museum — Attraction in Brisbane City

Built in the 1880's when local tradition was at its most opulent, Miegunyah is one of Brisbane's most accessible Heritage Homes. Richly decorated with iron-lace balustrades, filigree columns and friezes, and furnished in the style of the late 19th century, Miegunyah is a living example of Victorian elegance and charm. Step through the wide cedar door way into the House Museum, be fascinated by exotic collectables from travels afar, learn about the people who lived at Miegunyah and ghosts that never left. Even glimpse the labours of 19th century housekeeping!

Miegunyah is open to the public for tours and morning / afternoon teas. Miegunyah is also available for group visits, special interest groups, corporate and private functions. The Queensland Women's Historical Association (QWHA) monthly talks are held in the formal dining room.

The QWHA archives and research facilities are held at the House Museum in a secure climate controlled environment. Access to these is available to researchers by appointment. The QWHA also produces a range of books and other publications. To view a list of these publications please download our current books and publications file.

Miegunyah House Museum, the archives, research and publishing activities are maintained by The Queensland Women's Historical Association as a Memorial to the Pioneer Women...

Came here during Brisbane Open House to see this old Victorian style house built in 1886 that has been used as a women’s society. You can walk through a few of the rooms and see the collectors items that members donated. Interesting for a quick 30min walkthrough. The previous rules of membership used to be that you had to be a Queenslander, female and you had to donate something of historical significance. Seems a bit odd that now anyone can join (even if male and from any state). Would have thought they would want to maintain tradition, but they are obviously trying to be more inclusive. You can also go out the back to see the very old quilt. Oldest in Qld if i recall correctly. And there’s scones, tea and coffee available for purchase. The scones looked quite small (but home made) and it was too busy, so we...

What a lovely treasure hidden in the side streets of Brisbane. We came upon Miegunyah House Museum unexpectedly during the Brisbane Open House in 2019. There is so much historian detail that is preserved within these halo walls that is so beautifully maintained. From the quaint kitchen to the charming laundry room, there is even a children's room tucked in the back with antiquated toys. The thing that amazed me the most was the dedication to Women of Queensland in the back parlour that is filled with incredible relics and history of all the wonderful women in history who were already shaping the world we wish...