What’s happening
The Wynnum Ambulance Museum will open its doors to the public this Sunday, 21 September, from 10am to 1pm at 31–33 Tingal Road, Wynnum. The museum is a treasure trove of Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Ambulance Transport Brigade memorabilia spanning the past 133 years.
Why it matters
The Wynnum Ambulance Museum showcases the history of ambulance services in Queensland from the early 1900s to today. Visitors can see refurbished vintage ambulance vehicles, past uniforms, and early forms of ambulance communications. The open day provides a free and educational opportunity for families and history enthusiasts.
Local impact
Located in a heritage-listed building, the museum offers a chance for people of all ages to learn directly from Queensland Ambulance Service history experts and local volunteers. A highlight includes exploring a 1930s-style casualty and communication room.
By the numbers
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133 years of Queensland Ambulance Service history on display.
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3 free open days confirmed: 29 June 2025, 21 September 2025, and 18 January 2026.
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Entry for regular group tours is $5 per person, with free admission for carers of visitors with disability and charter bus drivers.
Zoom in
The museum captures how ambulance care has changed over time, from hand-held stretchers to motorised vehicles. It also gives visitors the chance to brush up on their CPR skills during the open day.
Zoom out
Zoom outBeyond Wynnum, the museum reflects the broader story of Queensland’s ambulance services, showing how equipment, training and emergency response have developed over more than a century.
What to look for next
The next free open day at the Wynnum Ambulance Museum will be held on 18 January 2026. Group tours for 10 or more people can be booked by calling 0407 117 916 or emailing QAS.HeritageAndHistory@ambulance.qld.gov.au.
