QAGOMA in 30 minutes or 3 hours
QAGOMA, Brisbane's home of art, is a must-visit for locals and visitors alike!
With so much to see and do in QAGOMA's two neighbouring buildings - the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art - making a plan for your visit can sometimes be overwhelming.
Lucky for you, with the help of our friends at QAGOMA, we've put together a list of suggestions that will help make the most of your visit. Whether you have a spare 30 minutes or leisurely 3 hours, pick and choose your preferences from the range of contemporary and historical Australian, Asian, Pacific and international art on display.
The work of Australian artists have been collected by the Queensland Art Gallery since its foundation in 1895, however few works in the Collection have enjoyed as much popularity as Under the jacaranda 1903 by R Godfrey Rivers and Monday morning 1912 by Vida Lahey...more
Location: Australian Art Collection, Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Galleries (10-13)
The jewellery-like intimacy of Fiona Hall’s Australian set (from ‘Paradisus Terrestris Entitled’ series) 1998–99 (illustrated) is a juxtaposition between culture and nature; human body parts combine with native botanical species...more
Location: Australian Art Collection, Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Galleries (10-13)
Artistic expressions from the world's oldest continuing culture are drawn from all regions of the country in the Gallery's holdings of Indigenous Australian artworks. Kaapa Mbitjana Tjampitjinpa was a well-known artist and respected Elder of Anmatyerre/Arrernte heritage. Goanna Story c.1973-74 is from one of the traditional dreaming stories, and this work shows four of the reptiles moving towards a waterhole...more
Location: Australian Art Collection, Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Galleries (10-13)
Surrounded by works from Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Edgar Degas, La Belle Hollandaise (The beautiful Dutch girl) 1905 is a key painting that marks a transition from the subdued hues and emaciated figures of Pablo Picasso’s ‘blue period’ to the serenity and warmth of the ‘rose period’...more
Location: International Art Collection, Philip Bacon Galleries (7-9)
For more than three decades, the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art has showcased an evolving mix of the most exciting and important developments in contemporary art from across Australia, Asia and the Pacific. During the 11th chapter, wander through Thai artist Mit Jai Inn’s suspended canvas tunnel in the Watermall (pictures above), its immense hanging ribbon panels inhabit a space between ground and ceiling; then onto Papua New Guinea’s display by collective Haus Yuriyal...more
Location: Queensland Art Gallery
For those visiting with children of all ages, drop by the home of Roy and Matilda, two mice who one day decided to visit the Queensland Art Gallery, loved it so much, they decided to say. Just look for the letters 'R' and 'M' carved into their beautiful wooden front door....more
Location: Australian Art Collection, Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Galleries (10-13)
The Queensland Art Gallery’s grand Watermall — a visitor favourite for both regular art lovers and tourists — extends far beyond the Gallery’s interior; past the Dandelion fountains (pictured below) through to the reflection pond and Sculpture Courtyard...more
Location: Queensland Art Gallery
Get creative with our free drawing materials. Grab a drawing board, paper and pencil, then take inspiration from art around you and draw from your favourite works...more
Location: Queensland Art Gallery’s Australian and International Collections
Ever wondered how many sculptures are surrounding the Gallery of Modern Art — there are five fascinating artworks by leading Australian and international artists; take some time for a delightful walk around the building to explore them all...more
Location: Surrounding the Gallery of Modern Art
‘The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art’ is displayed in both Gallery sites between 30 November 2024 until 27 April 2025. Spread over four levels of the Gallery of Modern Art; the vast central Long Galley is perfect for the display of spectacular contemporary art...more
Location: Gallery of Modern Art
The Children’s Art Centre’s exhibitions and activities are created in collaboration with artists especially for children under six years of age. The current program until 13 July 2025 includes making and multimedia artist projects for Asia Pacific Triennial Kids...more
Location: Gallery of Modern Art, Park level
Got an evening hour to spare? The Gallery of Modern Art’s Night Life 2018 (pictured below) is James Turrell’s architectural light work and the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere...more
Location: Gallery of Modern Art, east and north facades viewed from the Maiwar Green lawn
Still not sure what to see and where to go? Why not let QAGOMA's passionate volunteer guides make a plan for you with one of QAGOMA's free guided tours. They run in both galleries on most days and last 30-40 minutes, so head to the QAGOMA Events Calendar for more details on tour times.
Pop in to one of QAGOMA's three stores and browse the spectacular selection of books, stylish accessories, designer homewares and cultural curios, and enjoy a bite at one of QAGOMA's fantastic cafes - as all of the wonderful art is sure to make hungry!
Image 3 - Mit Jai Inn 'Tunnel #APT' 2024
Image 4 - Robert Wood, Dandelion Fountains, 1982
Image 6 - Haus Yuriyal 2024
Image 7 - James Turrell 'Night Life' 2018
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