Masonic Memorial Centre - Freemasons Queensland

Masonic Memorial Centre - Freemasons Queensland - Masonic Memorial Temple

The Masonic Temple is a heritage-listed masonic temple at 311 Ann Street, Brisbane City, City of Brisbane.

It was designed by Lange Leopold Powell of Atkinson, Powell and Conrad and was built from 1928 to 1930 by George Alexander Stronach & Son.

The Masonic Memorial Centre (MMC), home to the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland Headquarters

Features of Masonic Memorial Centre

Urn of Remembrance
The building is dedicated to Freemasons who gave their lives in World War 1 and the urn is a war
memorial used on ANZAC Day.

Grand Hall
An incredible space used by Freemasons for their ceremonies. It features furniture created on site made of Queensland timbers, symbolic decor and gold-leaf embellishments. The hall underwent a renovation in the late 1900s.

Choir loft and organ
The magnificent organ is the fifth largest in Queensland and the choir loft caters for 32 choristers

The clock
Made in the 1890s, the clock was originally used in the Alice Street Temple, which was the
Masonic meeting place until 1930. The wooden housing was carved from a single tree trunk of
northern silky oak.

Masonic Memorial Centre Tours - Due to extensive restoration work, tours of the Ann Street Masonic Memorial Centre are currently unavailable.