Research overview
More than just neighbours, Pacific Islander Nations and Queensland have strong connections through history, politics, academia, sport, religion, art and culture. The Pacific Island Cultural collections continue to be a valuable resource for Pacific Islander communities here in Australia as well in the home islands. International, national and local researchers, artists, archivists, curators from the Pacific or working with Pacific Islanders continue to access the collections to help connect objects with communities of origin. This important work continues to inform new knowledge and research, create public exhibitions, developing new artworks, research for publication in journal papers, blogs or community resources.
Queensland Museum priorities working with Pacific Islanders communities for research and interpretation of the collection. This work helps to inform the way the objects are cared for and accessed by and for future generations.