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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.

Read On GOMA

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.

General Macarthur's office in the Macarthur Museum in Brisbane.
Brisbane
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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Museum Of Brisbane
This impressive Brisbane City Council owned museum offers an insight into the social history and visual arts of Brisbane.
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Museum building adn entrance.
Petrie
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 visit this homey museum, which is well laid out and staffed by mostly ex-naval and maritime workers.
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Old machines, motorbike and horse carriage inside Redlands Museum in Cleveland.
Cleveland
Redland Museum
Behind the plain brick façade of Redland Museum lies a wonderland of memorabilia from the past.
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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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Aisles of books inside the Brisbane Square Library
Cbd
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
Brisbane
Local Libraries
A selection of local libraries worth browsing across Brisbane.
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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 and sign to the Visy Theatre in the Brisbane Powerhouse.
New Farm
Brisbane Powerhouse Theatres
The spectacular monolithic building that was once the engine room for Brisbane’s tram networks is today the engine room for Brisbane’s fringe arts scene.
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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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La Boite Roundhouse Theatre building in Kelvin Grove
Kelvin Grove
La Boite Roundhouse Theatre
The brilliant indie theatre company La Boite has been a stalwart of the Brisbane dramatic scene since its beginnings as the Brisbane Repertory Theatre in 1925.
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Palace Barracks Cinemas, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane
Petrie Terrace
Palace Barracks Cinemas
This state-of-the-art cinema complex is a top spot to see latest release films, art-house movies and
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Actors on stage at QPAC
South Brisbane
Qpac
Where once stood the open air Cremorne Theatre (c1921) and the Blue Moon Skating Rink by the river at South Bank, QPAC - Queensland’s sprawling premier performing arts centre
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