Brisbane Grammar School houses one of the most comprehensive and cohesive school archives in Australia. The collection documents the life and culture of a school that has played a pivotal role in Queensland society and education since the colonial era and contains material predating the establishment of Brisbane Grammar School in 1868.

The collection includes official school records, handwritten publications, photographs, magazines, books, medals, trophies, badges, uniform attire, furniture, artworks, prizes, architectural drawings, oral histories and war memorabilia. School records, photographs and books are housed in the School Archives, with many artefacts on permanent display in the heritage-listed War Memorial Library, Great Hall and Roe Building.​

The BGS Archives are housed in a purpose-designed facility in The Lilley Centre. The Archives comprise a reading area for researchers and visitors, a work area, and a secure facility for storing and preserving valuable material.

Brisbane Grammar School is committed to retaining, preserving, and expanding the collection as it relates to the School. This will ensure the Archives remain a valuable and relevant resource for the general public and school community – Old Boys, their families, and current and future generations of students and staff.

Research enquiries are welcome and public access to the Archives is by appointment with the Archivist. Please contact the Archivist for all enquiries, including offers of donations to the collection.