Queensland Cultural Centre

The Queensland Cultural Centre brings Brisbane’s major galleries, museums, library and performance venues together in South Brisbane, on the South Bank of the river. You can move from Australian art at the Queensland Art Gallery to contemporary exhibitions at the Gallery of Modern Art, then explore the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre. Free sections include displays of animal specimens and dinosaur bones; some special exhibitions require a ticket. Families can also look for interactive activities, while QPAC hosts performances and South Bank has places to eat.

The institutions in the precinct

The Queensland Cultural Centre gathers several of Brisbane’s main cultural institutions in South Brisbane, on the South Bank of the river. The Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, together known as QAGOMA, sit alongside the Queensland Museum, Sciencentre, State Library of Queensland and Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

The mix lets you build a visit around different interests. At the Queensland Art Gallery, you can see works by Australian artists from past and present. The Gallery of Modern Art focuses on contemporary art, while the museum and Sciencentre cover history and science. QPAC brings theatre, music and other performances to the precinct.

Art, science and family activities

The displays range from older works to modern pieces, and the galleries also host changing exhibitions. At the museum and Sciencentre, animal specimens and dinosaur bones are among the displays available in free sections. Special exhibitions may need a paid ticket, so check what is on before planning your route.

Families can look for interactive activities at the State Library and Sciencentre. A white Lego table has also been used as a shared building activity, and exhibitions have included work by Olafur Eliasson. Displays combine information with hands-on elements, giving children different ways to engage with the collections.