Installation view, Indigenous Australian Collection, Queensland Art Gallery featuring neither pride nor courage 2006 by Vernon Ah Kee, Kuku Yalanji/Waanyi/Yidinyji/Guugu Yimithirr people, Australia b.1967 / © Vernon Ah Kee / Read about the artist on the QAGOMA Blog / View full image
Together the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) are home to ever-changing exhibitions, immersive cultural experiences and a rich collection of art from diverse cultures across Australia and around the world.
Located riverside across two architecturally-acclaimed buildings in the Queensland Cultural Centre, QAGOMA is a short walk from the city and adjacent to South Bank and welcomes visitors of all ages, interests and abilities.
Queensland Art Gallery was established in 1895 and moved to its current residence at South Brisbane in 1982. QAG is home to our permanent Australian, Asian and International Art collections, bringing together art from different times and across cultures.
Our second site, the Gallery of Modern Art, opened in 2006 with both expansive and intimate spaces to house exceptional contemporary art. GOMA is home to the Children's Art Centre, presenting interactive artworks for kids and families, and a cinema that celebrates film from around the world.
View of GOMA from Kurilpa footbridge / View full image
Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley Place, South Brisbane, Queensland
Our two galleries are a short walk from the city and adjacent to South Bank Parklands, and only 150 metres apart. QAG's riverfront entry is near Melbourne St and Victoria Bridge, and both buildings have an entrance from Stanley Place.
Entry to QAGOMA is free.
This includes most exhibitions, screenings and programs. Some exhibitions and special events have an entry fee and tickets can be purchased online or onsite at the ticket desk. Entry to the Children's Art Centre is always free.
Daily
Anzac Day
10.00am – 4.00pm
12.00pm - 4.00pm
Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Daily
9.00am – 4.00pm
Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Closed
(GOMA Restaurant will be temporarily closed from 16 Dec 2024, as Tony Albert and Nell’s The BIG HOSE artwork is installed on the Bistro lawn. GOMA Restaurant will reopen as the GOMA Cafe on 7 January 2025, offering a relaxed, walk-in dining experience.)
Gallery open from 5.30pm Wednesday and Friday nights for free and paid films. Cinema doors open 15 minutes prior to the screening. During paid programs, the Box office is open for ticket sales and refreshments 1 hour prior on Saturday and Sunday, 30 mins prior on Wednesday and Friday nights.
Check film session times
Daily
Sunset to midnight
Sequence runs for 88 minutes
Tue – Fri
10.00am – 4.45pm
By appointment only
Christmas closure: Monday 17 December 2024 – Monday 16 January 2025
For the safety of artworks and visitors, we ask that you accept and comply with the following conditions of entry.
A free cloakroom service is available to visitors. The following items must be stowed:
Visiting with Kids / View full image
We welcome families with children of all ages. There are plenty of ways to get creative with QAGOMA. Discover new exhibitions, fun activities and helpful tips for families.
Access for all audiences / View full image
QAGOMA is committed to providing access for all audiences with a range of service and programs.
Students viewing the QAGOMA Collection / View full image
Student and community association groups are required to book in advance.
Enjoying a meal at the GOMA Bistro / View full image
Two mouth-watering dining outlets to tempt your tastebuds on your next visit.
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A Volunteer Guided Tour of the Indigenous Australian Collection featuring Amata community painters Western Desert painting movement. Read about the artists on the QAGOMA Blog / View full image
Volunteer guides offer free guided tours in QAG and GOMA on most days. Tours last about 40 minutes and focus on exhibitions or collection displays. Check the Events Calendar for tour times.
Booked community groups of 10 or more people can request a guided tour. A minimum of 15 days’ booking notice is required and tours are subject to availability.
Visitors drawing in the Queensland Art Gallery featuring (left to right) portraits by William Yang, Australia b.1943; Ernestine Hill 1970 by Sam Fullbrook, Australia 1922‑2004 and The Cypriot 1940 by William Dobell, Australia 1899-1970 / © The artists or their representatives / Photograph: J Ruckli © QAGOMA / View full image
Drop-in and creative with the free drawing materials provided. Grab a drawing board, paper and a pencil, then take inspiration from the art around you to create your own unique response.
Take a photo or video of your creation and share on social media. @QAGOMA #MyDrawingQAG
This self guided activity is designed for people of all ages. Drawing stations offering free materials are located in Gallery 5, Gallery 7 and Gallery 11 at the Queensland Art Gallery during opening hours.
Brisbane is understated and unpretentious, with a welcoming laidback feel that flips the traditional city experience on its head.
After visiting the our beautiful galleries and the surrounding Queensland Cultural Centre, spend some time exploring the city’s stunning natural assets and subtropical lifestyle.
Cosmopolitan finesse and eclectic vibes are epitomised at W Brisbane, a 5-star hotel in the heart of the city and on the edge of the iconic Brisbane River, directly across from QAGOMA.
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