Museums in Brisbane

Museums & Galleries

Brisbane’s cultural landscape centers on the South Bank precinct, home to the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) and the Queensland Museum’s natural history collections. Beyond the riverfront, the city offers specialized sites like the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium and the heritage-listed Commissariat Store, one of Brisbane’s oldest buildings. From maritime history at South Brisbane to military archives at Victoria Barracks and classical antiquities at the University of Queensland, these institutions preserve the state's scientific, artistic, and social heritage.

Museums & Galleries — Map

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Queensland Museum

The Queensland Museum Kurilpa is the state museum of Queensland, dedicated to natural history, cultural heritage, science and human…

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Gallery of Modern Art

The Gallery of Modern Art is an art museum located within the Queensland Cultural Centre in the South Bank precinct of Brisbane, Queensland…

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Queensland Art Gallery

The Queensland Art Gallery is an art museum located in South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The gallery is part of QAGOMA.

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Museum of Brisbane

Museum of Brisbane explores contemporary and historic Brisbane, Australia, and its people through a program of art and social history…

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Commissariat Store

Commissariat Store is a heritage-listed storehouse at 115–127 William Street, Brisbane City, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

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Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium

The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is located on the grounds of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens in the suburb of Mount Coot-tha, Brisbane,…

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Queensland Maritime Museum

The Queensland Maritime Museum is located on the southern bank of the Brisbane River just south of the South Bank Parklands and Queensland…

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Brisbane Powerhouse

Brisbane Powerhouse is an arts and cultural hub located in a former power station in the Brisbane suburb of New Farm, Queensland, Australia.

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Queensland Performing Arts Centre

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre is part of the Queensland Cultural Centre and is located on the corner of Melbourne Street and Grey…

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Brisbane Tramway Museum

Located in Ferny Grove, this museum preserves the history of Brisbane’s tramway network, which operated from 1885 to 1969. The collection features restored trams and historical photographs from the city's public transport past.

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Brisbane Motor Museum

Situated in Banyo, this museum hosts rotating themed exhibitions focusing on classic, vintage, and specialty motor vehicles. The facility includes an automotive library and showcases the evolution of vehicle design.

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Army Museum South Queensland

Housed within the historic Victoria Barracks, this museum documents the military history of Queensland's soldiers from the colonial period to the present day. Exhibits include uniforms, medals, and weaponry.

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Queensland Holocaust Museum

Located in the Brisbane CBD, this museum is dedicated to Holocaust education and remembrance. It features survivor testimonies, historical artifacts, and exhibits focused on human rights.

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Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying

This specialized museum showcases the history of surveying and mapping in Queensland. Its collection includes historical maps, plans, and 19th-century surveying instruments used to define the state's borders.

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RD Milns Antiquities Museum

Located at the University of Queensland, this collection features classical antiquities from the ancient Mediterranean and Near East, including Greek pottery, Roman coins, and Egyptian artifacts.

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