Brisbane's South Bank Queensland Museum is a must-visit destination for those interested in natural history, cultural heritage, and science. The museum's extensive collections and exhibitions allow visitors to explore the state's prehistoric past and its extraordinary natural biodiversity. Younger science enthusiasts can engage in activities and live science experiments designed to inspire curiosity and imagination.
Located in South Brisbane, the Queensland Maritime Museum offers a deeper understanding of how Queensland has been shaped by maritime history. Home to one of Australia's largest maritime heritage collections, the museum features interactive displays, rare ships, and the opportunity to step aboard historic vessels. Highlights include the heritage-listed dry dock and the Lighthouse Gallery, one of the museum's most popular exhibitions.
No visit to Brisbane would be complete without a visit to the famous Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). Located in the heart of Brisbane's arts and culture precinct of South Bank, these galleries hold more than 19,000 pieces of art from all over the world. The museum also offers a dedicated Children's Art Centre and an ever-evolving arts scene.
Located on the third floor of the historic City Hall building, the Museum of Brisbane (MoB) is an interactive way to immerse yourself in the city's past and present. With rotating exhibitions, workshops, tours, talks, and special events, MoB showcases Brisbane's fashion, music, art, cultural, and design industries. For those seeking a deep dive into little-known aspects of Brisbane history, the MacArthur Museum Brisbane in the heritage-listed MacArthur Chambers building is a fascinating destination.
These two premier visual art institutions are located in Queensland's Brisbane suburbs. QUT Art Museum features in-house curated exhibitions drawn from the university's extensive art collection, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics chiefly by Australian artists. The William Robinson Gallery, housed in the beautiful surrounds of Old Government House, celebrates more than 300 objects from the university's collection.