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GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

Tiny Door No. 11, Bakery Lane, Fortitude Valley

Tiny Door No. 11

Bakery Lane in Fortitude Valley has a little secret! It’s also home to a gorgeous tiny door that is just waiting to be noticed!

Entrance to the Cinebar Rosalie

Cinebar Rosalie Village

Cinebar Rosalie Village is a hidden gem - a quartet of tiny boutique cinemas

Walter Taylor Bridge

The gothic white towers of Indooroopilly’s Walter Taylor Bridge have long been a source of public fascination

Egyptian mask inside Antiquities Museum in Brisbane.

Antiquities Museum

This fascinating little trove of ancient artefacts belonging to UQ and dating back 4000 years is one of the best kept secrets around.

People outside ruins at Fort lytton

On a grassy outpost in the industrial reaches of Lytton lies Fort Lytton, the heritage listed remains of Australia's only surviving moated 19th century fortress.

Museum Of Brisbane

This impressive Brisbane City Council owned museum offers an insight into the social history and visual arts of Brisbane.

Museum building adn entrance.

Pine Rivers Heritage Museum

There’s nothing dusty or musty about this slick little timber building on the edge of the Old Petrie Town car park.

Ship in dry dock in the Queensland Maritime Museum

Queensland Maritime Museum

You don’t have to be a ship enthusiast to visit this homey museum, which is well laid out and staffed by mostly ex-naval and maritime workers.

Old machines, motorbike and horse carriage inside Redlands Museum in Cleveland.

Behind the plain brick façade of Redland Museum lies a wonderland of memorabilia from the past.

Samford District Historical Museum, Queensland, History, Rail Trail

Samford District Historical Museum

Resembling a mini historical village, the Samford Museum holds one of the most extraordinary collections of heirlooms, memorabilia and building styles of late 19th and early 20th century Queensland life to be found

Vintage train inside The Workshops Rail Museum

The Workshops Rail Museum

Whether you have the slightest interest in things that run on tracks or not, this national treasure of a museum is must-visit.

State Library of Qld building in Sth Brisbane

State Library Of Queensland

This multi-story award-winning architectural landmark building on the riverfront between the art galleries is home to the main archival collections of Queensland’s history.

Entrance to the Dendy Cinemas Portside in Hamilton

Dendy Cinemas Portside

Since the old Dendy closed at the historical Elycium Theatre in the city, this spankingly modern cinema wears the mantle of the only Dendy in town

Hawthorne Cinemas buiding facade

Hawthorne Cinemas

One of a few historical Brisbane movie theatres still in operation, the Hawthorne Cinemas started life as The Roxy in 1922

Palace Barracks Cinemas, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane

Palace Barracks Cinemas

This state-of-the-art cinema complex is a top spot to see latest release films, art-house movies and

Schonell Cinemasbuilding in St Lucia

Schonell Cinemas & Live Theatre

Anyone bored with today’s Hollywood film themes and movie-going experiences generally should make tracks for the Schonell.

Woodford Folk Festival

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