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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.

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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.

Samford District Historical Museum, Queensland, History, Rail Trail
Samford

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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State Library of Qld building in Sth Brisbane
South Brisbane

State Library Of Queensland

This multi-story award-winning architectural landmark building on the riverfront between the art galleries is home to the main archival collections of Queensland’s history.
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Entrance to the Dendy Cinemas Portside in Hamilton
Hamilton

Dendy Cinemas Portside

Since the old Dendy closed at the historical Elycium Theatre in the city, this spankingly modern cinema wears the mantle of the only Dendy in town
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Hawthorne Cinemas buiding facade
Hawthorne

Hawthorne Cinemas

One of a few historical Brisbane movie theatres still in operation, the Hawthorne Cinemas started life as The Roxy in 1922
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Stapylton

Yatala Drive-In

There can be few better ways to spend a night out with family or friends than under the stars at the drive-in
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Entrance to QUT Art Museum in Brisbane.
Cbd

Qut Art Museum

This fine collection of 2000 plus contemporary works encompasses sculpture, painting and decorative arts and as such has a strong showing of Australian art
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GOMA
South Brisbane

GOMA

During its relatively short existence has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.
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Edwina Corlette Gallery New Farm
New Farm

Edwina Corlette Gallery

This gallery is one of Brisbane’s leading art spaces, showcasing the best of contemporary Australian art
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Burnett Lane Brisbane
CBD

Burnett Lane

Brisbane’s oldest lane dates from convict days when the block it cuts through on the Queens St side was the site of the Prisoner’s Cells and Barracks and the Superintendent of Convicts residence
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Statues in garden park in front of temple in Chung Tian Temple in Priestdale
Priestdale

Chung Tian Temple

On the outer edges of parklands and koala colonies is this peaceful Buddhist retreat with buildings in the Chinese palace architectural style of red and gold
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Commissariat Stores building in Brisbane.
Cbd

Commissariat Store Museum

Tucked away from the city’s thoroughfares, the convict-built Commissariat Stores are one of only two buildings that survived from the penal settlement.
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Cbd

Commonwealth Government Offices

The imposing neo-classical towers of the government offices came to life as part of the government job scheme during the Depression.
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Fairy House surrounded by trees on MacGregor Tce Bardon
Bardon

Fairy House

The heritage-listed iconic house with its composer sculpture garden is now for rent on Air BnB
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Jacob's Ladder, King Edward Park, Spring Hill, Brisbane, urban stair climbs, history, Queensland
Spring Hill

Jacob's Ladder

This thoroughfare between Spring Hill and the Brisbane CBD was indeed little more than a ladder in its early days
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Miegunyah house building and hedge on Jordan Tce Bowen Hills
Bowen Hills

Miegunyah

A near to perfectly preserved half acre of house (circa 1886) and land as it was in the last part of Queen Victoria’s reign
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Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Tom Gleeson: Gear

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane
May 10
Dawn French

Dawn French

The Queen of British comedy is coming to Brisbane
May 17
ARC, Australian Rock Collective

Led Zeppelin IV Live

ARC will bring one of the greatest rock albums of all time to life
Jun 15
Elvis: A Musical Revolution

Elvis: A Musical Revolution

A magnificent tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll
Jun 22-30
Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Handler is bringing her brand new stand up show to Brisbane
Jul 11
Twilight in the Vineyard

Twilight in the Vines

A magical summer experience set amongst the vineyards
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Graphic House is pure inner city luxury, a stunning residence set high on Paddington hill only 3.5km from the CBD with panoramic 270° views stretching from the city to the Scenic Rim and Mt Coot-tha
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