2000年，昆士兰华人论坛（QCF）的成员提出了建立一座博物馆来保存及展示中华文化的想法，并记录在2000年11月7日举行的会员大会记录中。
2003年十月，博物馆筹备委员会成立。 2004年11月「昆士兰华人博物馆」成为注册机构，罗德文 （Peter Low） 被推选为创会会长。 「昆士兰华人博物馆」己注册为一个澳洲慈善及不牟利机构。
「昆士兰华人博物馆」创立之主旨与目标：
为促进大众对中国文物与文化的理解，及宣扬华人在昆士兰州和澳大利亚作出的贡献而经营一个博物馆。
2. 与其他博物馆及文化遗产机构建立伙伴关系。
3. 鼓吹大众认识昆士兰与澳大利亚华人的历史。
4. 做所有有利于或附带上述主旨和目标的事情。
2006年华人博物馆获布里斯夲市政府一次性拨款资助。 「昆士兰华人博物馆」与「昆士兰华人论坛」 于2009年10月在州议会大楼举办一个多媒体展览及讲座，主题是《华人在昆士兰定居历史》（Virtual Exhibition of the History of Chinese Settlement in Queensland） ，节目包括录像播影及专题演讲，回顾华人在昆州的长久历史。 录像由《昆士兰华人博物馆》制作。
2009年昆士兰华人博物馆理事会决定将其资源和精力集中于提高博物馆的知名度及寻求政府、企业和个人的赞助，包括建立一个网上虚拟博物馆。
「昆士兰华人博物馆」由理事会督导，成员皆为义务人
Chinese Museum of Queensland (CMoQ)
Association History
昆士兰华人博物馆
The idea of establishing a museum to celebrate Chinese heritage was brought up by members of the Queensland Chinese Forum (QCF) in 2000, as recorded in the minutes of their General Meeting held on November 7, 2000.
With the aim to establish the first Chinese Museum in Queensland, a Steering Committee was formed in October 2003. On 26 November 2004, Chinese Museum of Queensland (CMoQ) became a registered association and Peter Low was elected as its Founding President. The Chinese Museum of Queensland is also registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC).
The objectives of CMoQ are:
To operate a museum promoting an appreciation of Chinese artifacts, culture, and the role and contributions of the Chinese in Queensland in particular and Australia in general.
To develop partnerships with other museums and historical and heritage organizations.
To foster an understanding of the history of the Chinese in Queensland in particular and Australia in general.
To do all such things as are conducive or incidental to the aims and objects set out above.
The museum received a grant from the Brisbane City Council (BCC) in February 2006.
In October 2009, CMoQ co-hosted a conference with the Queensland Chinese Forum in the Premiers' & Speakers' Halls, Parliament House Annex, Brisbane to commemorate 160 years of Chinese settlement in Queensland and 150 years of the State of Queensland. Supported by the Q150 Community Funding Program, a 6-part video documentary was produced.
At the 2009 AGM, the CMoQ Committee decided to focus its resources and energy on raising the museum's profile and developing sponsorship interest from government, businesses, and individuals. This included developing a permanent and professional website for the virtual museum.
CMoQ is governed by a Management Committee made up of volunteers.