Dearly Departed: death in life
Innovative, accessible, and deeply human, Dearly Departed: death in life invites visitors into a bold exploration of mortality across Queensland’s past, present and future. Through rich historical insight, evocative artistic interpretation and interactive design, the exhibition sparks meaningful conversation about life, death and the memories we hold.
Drawing on the State Library’s rich collections of objects and stories, the exhibition explores how social, cultural, spiritual, historical and political forces have shaped Queenslanders’ attitudes to death and dying – then and now.
Join us as we rediscover how confronting death helps us better understand life itself.
Free exhibition
Until 23 August 2026
9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday
slq Gallery, level 2
