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Visit Anzac Square Memorial Galleries between 7-20 July to see the colourful Venetian glass mosaic created by late Brisbane artist, Don Ross. Entry is free. This powerful tribute to the men and women who served in World War II is only revealed twice per year – in January (to coincide with the artist's birthday) and during Brisbane Open House. It features an astounding 140,000 hand cut Smalti Tessera (Venetian glass) tiles. Anzac Square Memorial Galleries is open 10am—4pm, Sunday to Friday (closed Saturdays and public holidays). Visitors can stay to explore the Memorial Galleries - embarking on an interactive journey from the First World War to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands. Anzac Square Memorial Galleries is located at 285 Ann Street, Brisbane. Entry is through the double brass doors located beneath the Shrine of Remembrance.

Discover special documents in which workers from the past tell us in their own words the context of their working lives and the nature of their living conditions. State Library holds an extensive collection of original materials such as diaries, station records, correspondence, images, and much more. These records are valuable in creating a real sense of the lives of our ancestors beyond birth, death and marriage dates.Join us after the event for a White Gloves Experience showcasing original materials to take your family history research up a level.Registrations are essential so book now!This event is part of our Family History Month program. Discover more events on the Family History Month webpage.Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.

Join us for a guided curator’s tour of this powerful exhibition; The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons in slq Gallery. Created by Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) artist Colleen Sam, this exhibition features artworks, digital stories and research which reveal the Sam families’ story of survival and resistance through during one of the darkest periods in Queensland’s colonial past.