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GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

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During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Read On GOMA

Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

Exhibits inside Queensland Police Museum, Brisbane
Brisbane
Queensland Police Museum
The Queensland Police Museum is a fascinating secret trove that contains the history of crime, law and order
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Mary MacKillop Shrine inside St Stephen's Chapel in Brisbane.
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St Stephen's Chapel
St Stephen’s Chapel, the first church built on this site, sits like the child of the much larger cathedral beside it
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Egyptian mask inside Antiquities Museum in Brisbane.
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Antiquities Museum
This fascinating little trove of ancient artefacts belonging to UQ and dating back 4000 years is one of the best kept secrets around.
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People outside ruins at Fort lytton
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Fort Lytton
On a grassy outpost in the industrial reaches of Lytton lies Fort Lytton, the heritage listed remains of Australia's only surviving moated 19th century fortress.
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General Macarthur's office in the Macarthur Museum in Brisbane.
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Macarthur Museum
Few who pass the glass doors of MacArthur Chambers Hotel would know that it was from this building that General Douglas MacArthur directed the Allies in holding back the Japanese invasion.
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Three people strolling along a corridor looking at pictures on the walls inside Museum Of Brisbane
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Museum Of Brisbane
This impressive Brisbane City Council-owned museum offers an insight into the local social history and visual arts scenes
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Museum building adn entrance.
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Pine Rivers Heritage Museum
There’s nothing dusty or musty about this slick little timber building on the edge of the Old Petrie Town car park.
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Ship in dry dock in the Queensland Maritime Museum
South Brisbane
Queensland Maritime Museum
You don’t have to be a ship enthusiast to enjoy this museum, which is well laid-out and staffed by ex-naval and maritime workers
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Exhibit inside Redcliffe Museum
Redcliffe
Redcliffe Museum
Visitors to this museum will be happily surprised to find a modern well laid out display of the Redcliffe peninsula's 200+ years of European history
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Old machines, motorbike and horse carriage inside Redlands Museum in Cleveland.
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Redlands Coast Museum
Behind the plain brick façade of Redlands Coast Museum lies a wonderland of memorabilia from the past
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Samford District Historical Museum, Queensland, History, Rail Trail
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Samford District Historical Museum
Resembling a mini historical village, the Samford Museum holds one of the most extraordinary collections of heirlooms, memorabilia and building styles of late 19th and early 20th century Queensland life to be found
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Vintage train inside The Workshops Rail Museum
North Ipswich
The Workshops Rail Museum
Whether you have the slightest interest in things that run on tracks or not, this national treasure of a museum is must-visit.
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Aisles of books inside the Brisbane Square Library
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Brisbane Square Library
Facing off with the State Library of Queensland across the river, the council’s premier library and keeper of some 110000 books occupies several funky coloured stories of the mod BCC headquarters.
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Corinda Library entrance
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Local Libraries
A selection of local libraries worth browsing across Brisbane.
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Exterior of State Library of Qld building in Sth Brisbane
South Brisbane
State Library Of Queensland
This landmark building on the riverfront between the art galleries is home to the main archival collections of Queensland’s history
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People watching Hitchcock film at the Australian Cinematheque GOMA
South Brisbane
Australian Cinematheque GOMA
The Australian Cinematheque occupies a pair of intimate custom-designed theatrettes jutting out from the road side of GOMA
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Better Off Red Night Feast

Better Off Red

Better Off Red blends bold flavours, fine wine and unforgettable entertainment
Aug 16
Night Feast Three Food Memories – Live Brisbane Powerhouse

Three Food Memories – Live

Brisbane audiences are invited to experience the connection between memory and food
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Jonathan Biggins in The Gospel According to Paul

The Gospel According to Paul

The critically-acclaimed one-hander play returns to QPAC's Playhouse
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Alexandra Flood with Jonathan Henderson & Vatche Jambazian: There’s nothing like a Dame

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Experience an unforgettable evening of soaring vocals and timeless classics
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Melinda Schneider

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Celebrate the timeless music of Barbra Streisand in a dazzling new concert event starring Melinda Schneider.
Aug 21
Science Night - Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan

Science Night - Amphibians with Dr Ian Brennan

Combine Friday night drinks with a fascinating journey into the world of frogs
Aug 21
ARCO Orchestra performing on stage

ARCO - Bohemian Dreams Tour

Experience the magic of timeless classical masterpieces with ARCO
Aug 21
Woman dancing

Brisbane Ukrainian Festival 2026

Ukrainian Festival Brisbane is back with Ukrainian food, music, and community spirit in August.
Aug 22
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BBX2026 LEGO® Fan Expo

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Aug 22 - 23
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A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CONCERT EVENT
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