Best Arts and Culture Places in Queensland

"Situated in Stanley Place on the South Bank of the Brisbane River, the Queensland Art Gallery is the state’s major visual arts institution, housing more than 15,000 Australian and international paintings, sculptures and decorative art. It’s worth letting a Volunteer Guide share their knowledge and take you on a 30-40 minute tour of the gallery to get some perspective of the huge range of works that make up the expanding collection. Address: South Bank, Stanley Place, Cultural Precinct, Brisbane, 4101Telephone: +61 7 3840 7303.Opening times:"

"Lovers of arts and culture will want to have the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) top of their list of things to do in Brisbane. Not only is it the largest museum of art in Australia, but it is also one of the preeminent institutions in the Asia-Pacific, contributing a range of compelling modern and traditional art experiences that will move and astonish you. The main building is the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG), established within the Queensland Cultural Centre in South Bank."

"These two galleries at South Bank, jointly referred to as QAGOMA, form the centerpiece of Brisbane's cultural precinct. Holding more than 17,000 artworks by national and international artists, QAGOMA has a particular focus on contemporary Asian and Pacific art. Recent exhibitions include a collection of painted car hoods from a Western Desert community known as the Kayili artists and a selection of video art by Indigenous Australians."

"A hidden gem of Brisbane that many locals don’t seem to know, the QUT Art Museum is located on the edge of the City Botanical Garden and is an intimate university gallery showcasing rotating internally curated exhibitions, commissioned projects and touring exhibitions of modern and contemporary works by Australian artists. Always thought-provoking, entry is typically free and visiting only takes around an hour. If you make it here, you should combine it with a visit to their sister gallery nearby in the stately Old Government House dedicated to the works of Australia’s pre-eminent landscape artist, William Robinson."

"Queensland University of Technology’s Art Museum is located at the Gardens Point campus and shows off a range of modern and contemporary art. They display a diverse suite of in-house curated exhibitions drawn from the university’s own art collection, commissioned art projects and touring exhibitions. The exhibitions are generally technology enabled or in relation to future tech and innovation."

"This fine collection of 2000 plus contemporary works encompasses sculpture, painting and decorative arts and as such has a strong showing of Australian art from the 1960’s onwards."

"WAG is a stunning two-storey space situated in the heart of Woolloongabba. Since its establishment in 2004, WAG has quickly become one of Queensland's best art galleries, with a reputation for regularly exhibiting stylistically varied, high quality contemporary work — including many works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. If you're heading to Woolloongabba for drinks and nibbles at one of the area's many bars and restaurants, take some time to visit WAG."

"This contemporary art gallery has been operating south of the city center in the suburb of Woolloongabba since 2004. It features temporary exhibitions of local and Australasian sculptors, painters, photographers, and multimedia artists in its three exhibition spaces. Recent exhibitions span contemporary ceramics, landscapes, still lives, and portraiture, as well as a collection of works by Lardil and Kaiadilt artists working on Mornington Island."

"Established in 2004, the Woolloongabba Art Gallery has quickly become one of Queensland’s leading galleries, dedicated to the exhibition and sale ..."

"Located just a short walk away from the CBD, the Queensland Cultural Centre is the beating heart of the city’s thriving arts and culture scene. Set on the South Bank of the river, with wonderful subtropical plants and gardens all around it, it is here that you will find many of Brisbane’s most important and prestigious cultural institutions. These include the Queensland Museum, the Queensland Art Gallery, and the Queensland Performing Arts Center."

"The area behind Southbank Parklands and to the west along the riverfront is known as the cultural precinct. Most of the shows will incur a ticket price but a couple of free options to explore are the Queensland Museum and my favourite GOMA, the Gallery of Modern Art."

"86 Arthur St Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland 4006 Australia+61 7 3254 2297[email protected]http://www.mitchellfineartgallery.com. Mitchell Fine Art is a modern new gallery showcasing a selection of Contemporary and Aboriginal artists via an annual calendar of solo and group exhibitions. The gallery holds regular Exhibition Openings and free Artists Talks enabling art lovers the opportunity to engage with artists and learn about their artistic practices."

"Located on Arthur Street, in the hub of Brisbane’s art scene, you’ll find the Mitchell Fine Art gallery. Showcasing contemporary Australian art as well as Indigenous artists, this gallery also boasts an annual exhibition calendar of high calibre artworks to delight and inspire your creative and cultural palate. 86 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley"

"Mitchell Fine Art is one of Brisbane’s most exciting private art galleries, located in a converted industrial space in Fortitude Valley."

"Bib’n’Brace Collective is a multi faceted arts space located in a industrial warehouse in Teneriffe, Brisbane, Australia. Bib’n’Brace is home to ..."

"Revival Art and Design Gallery is a charming, colourful space located in the Albion Art Hub, just north of Brisbane’s city centre."

"Cuddling a koala is on the wish list of most critter-loving kids, and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary offers this unforgettable experience, as well as other rewarding animal encounters. About 20 minutes from the city center, Lone Pine is the largest koala sanctuary in the world, with more than 130 of these cute marsupials clinging to the trees in natural settings. For an extra fee, you can score a one-on-one koala cuddle or hold a snake or a bird of prey, such as an owl or eagle-all with a special photo opportunity."

"Cuddle a cute l’il Koala Bear at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and then head to the city centre to climb City Hall’s bell tower before finishing off the day with one of 200 beers from the Brews Brothers Microbrewery. One of my favourite places to stay in the city is Brisbane City Backpackers, which has its own onsite pub and a rooftop swimming pool with views across the entire skyline. All this from 21 bucks a night."

"Address: Albert Street, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4000, Australia Tel: +61 (0)7 3221 6788 The splendid Albert Street Uniting Church is located in the heart of the city centre and dates back to the late 19th century. Highlights include stunning stained-glass windows, historic features inside and an impressive pipe organ. Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 14:00 Admission: free"

"A full wedding package inclusive of minister, organist, pew decorations, and church bells make Albert Street an easy choice for your ceremony. This heritage-listed church features a pipe organ and century-old stained glass, seating 200 downstairs and 500 upstairs."

"This Tavern has a small playground and you like there are 4 or 5 tables outside that are actually in the playground area. This could prove great for toddlers, because you can eat and literally let them run around without having to get out of your chair. It also features a couple of computer games, a toy box and a tv with kids movies."

"Ehden Bar & Kitchen brings a taste of Lebanon to West End with a stunning restaurant and bar on Montague Rd"

"Gerard’s Bistro claims to be one of Brisbane’s best bars, and there are thousands of people who’d not disagree. Brisbane is not short of bars but how many bars do you know that have the best charcuterie in the city?. Only the one: Gerard’s!"