Queens Wharf Precinct Public Art Tour

The Queens Wharf Precinct Public Art Tour is the City’ s most exciting new Art Trail, set against the sparkling backdrop of the Queen’s Wharf Precinct and expertly facilitated by Museum of Brisbane guides.

Expertly led by MoB guides, visitors get to explore twelve football fields of public space and discover large scale artworks by First Nations, Queensland and international artists, spanning alfresco murals, sculpture and floating botanical gardens as well as the historic surrounds of the riverfront site.

Commencing at Lindy Lee’s breathtaking “Being Swallowed by the Milky Way”, this free 45-minute walking tour will take you through the past and into the present as you discover large scale artworks as well as historical buildings and landmarks.

From colourful alfresco murals to towering sculptures and floating botanical gardens, dive headfirst into art and history and start your day with a stroll through the stories of the city.

Local artist Justene Williams’ Sheila is a larger-than-life bronze goddess that cuts an arresting female figure, while nature is a prominent theme in the alfresco art with leading First Nations artist Tony Albert, whose 15-metre floating botanical garden of native plants is titled Inhabitant. 

The late Wukun Wanambi’s Destiny, features a large-scale aluminium sculpture of three mullet fish, while Lungfish Dreamz is a supersized mosaic wall by local artist Samuel Tupou.

Works by high profile international artists, Sir Antony Gormely OBE RA and Tom Friedman, also feature alongside the Australian artists

The bespoke 45-minute walking tours are for a limited time FREE, showcasing Brisbane’s newest multi-million-dollar public outdoor art gallery as well as visits to key heritage sites in the precinct. Expert guides who will share stories of the First Nations people of the area and the connections to the artwork on display.  

Museum of Brisbane CEO/Director Zoe Graham said the new curated public art walks present a unique way to explore the city and get up close to these extraordinary new artworks

“Our fully immersive art walks highlighting The Star Brisbane and Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct expand on the series of Museum of Brisbane walking tours introduced in spring 2020, which have revealed the history of Brisbane and the vibrant public art displayed across the city to thousands of visitors,” Ms Graham said.

Good to know - This tour has been designed to suit most fitness levels and abilities. Elevators, ramps and public restrooms are available across the tour.

Need to know - Tours depart from the George Street entry of The Star in front of Lindy Lee’s sculpture “Being Swallowed by the Milky Way”. Maximum of 15 visitors per tour.

Queen’s Wharf Precinct Art Tours are proudly supported by Major Partner The Star Brisbane

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