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Art and culture venue · Brisbane

Queensland Art Gallery

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Photograph

A photograph of Queensland Art Gallery
Photograph · GordonMakryllos · CC BY-SA 4.0
Today
Open today, 10:00 – 17:00
Visit duration
1 hour
Accessibility
Step-free
Price
Free entry
Standing
Must see
Rank
Rank 13 of 9,969

Place details and sources

This place is a Art gallery. It was established in 2013.

Official website
www.qagoma.qld.gov.au Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Address
Stanley Place, 4101 OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Wheelchair access
Available OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Type of place
Art gallery OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Established
2013 Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Internet access
Wi-Fi OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Wikipedia article
Queensland Art Gallery Wikipedia · Checked 2026-09-09

About Queensland Art Gallery

Queensland Art Gallery is a public art gallery in Brisbane. The current curated ranking identifies the exact production place and prioritises it for art collections and exhibitions within Brisbane's South Bank cultural precinct. Treat Queensland Art Gallery as a distinct stop with its own setting and visitor rhythm, not merely as a label to collect on a checklist. Daily 10:00–17:00. Opens at 12:00 on Anzac Day. Closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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What's inside

The visit centres on art collections and exhibitions within Brisbane's South Bank cultural precinct. In practical terms, Queensland Art Gallery is a multi-gallery institution where permanent and temporary displays may occupy different rooms. Begin with the defining feature, then decide whether the remaining spaces justify more time. Opens at 12:00 on Anzac Day. Opens at 12:00 on Anzac Day. Closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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How long to spend

Allow about 75 to 120 minutes for a focused visit to Queensland Art Gallery; this is editorial planning guidance rather than an operator-issued duration. The useful pace is choosing priority galleries first and allowing slower viewing instead of attempting every room equally. Add time for transport, queues, mobility needs, rest stops, or a deeper interest in the subject. Shorten the visit when Queensland Art Gallery is one stop in a tightly grouped precinct walk. Some exhibitions and special events require paid tickets. General admission is free, including most exhibitions, screenings and programs. Some exhibitions and special events require paid tickets.

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Season and crowds

The most useful timing for Queensland Art Gallery is a daytime cultural visit that works well during heat or rain and can pair with nearby museums. Brisbane weather can change the comfort and character of an outdoor or partly outdoor visit, while indoor institutions may become more attractive during heat or rain. Daily 10:00–17:00. Wheelchair access is available throughout Queensland Art Gallery. Step-free entrances include ramps at the Melbourne Street entrance, the street-level Stanley Place entrance and a lift from the upper level of the QAG car park. Accessible parking bays are available in the Cultural Centre car parks.

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Tickets

Consult the linked operator or institutional source before travel for the current price, booking rules, concessions, timed-entry requirements, and refund terms. Keep optional paid components separate from the basic visit in the itinerary. General admission is free, including most exhibitions, screenings and programs. Some exhibitions and special events require paid tickets. Wheelchair access is available throughout Queensland Art Gallery.

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Getting there

Queensland Art Gallery is approached through South Bank's cultural precinct, connected by pedestrian routes to the river and neighbouring institutions. Choose the route according to the next confirmed stop rather than crossing Brisbane repeatedly. From Brisbane CBD, pedestrians can cross Victoria Bridge or Kurilpa Bridge. Queensland Art Gallery is immediately beside Cultural Centre Busway station and a short walk from South Brisbane train station and the South Bank CityCat and Ferry terminal. Its riverfront entrance is near Melbourne Street and Victoria Bridge; a street-level entrance is on Stanley Place. Step-free arrival is available by ramps from Melbourne Street, the Stanley Place entrance or the lift from the upper level of the QAG car park. From Brisbane CBD, pedestrians can cross Victoria Bridge or Kurilpa Bridge.

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What to watch out for

Plan around exhibition changes, separately controlled displays, gallery etiquette, bag restrictions, and no-photo zones. Verify any requirement that could determine whether the visit is possible. Carry water and weather protection for exposed sections, supervise children where relevant, and leave enough time to exit without rushing when access routes or transport connections are limited. Wheelchair access is available throughout Queensland Art Gallery. Accessible parking bays are available in the Cultural Centre car parks. Wheelchairs may be borrowed free of charge; advance booking is available through the Information Desk on +61 (0)7 3840 7303 between 10:00 and 17:00.

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Photography

Queensland Art Gallery offers opportunities for gallery architecture and any works explicitly permitted for photography, without flash or obstruction. Use only public or permitted viewpoints, keep pathways and entrances clear, and avoid photographing people at close range without consent. Flash, tripods, drones, commercial equipment, and photography inside controlled spaces may be restricted even when ordinary handheld photography is allowed. The current fact pack does not record a complete photography policy, so check posted signs and the operator's current guidance. Wheelchairs may be borrowed free of charge; advance booking is available through the Information Desk on +61 (0)7 3840 7303 between 10:00 and 17:00.

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Common questions

Is Queensland Art Gallery free to enter?

Yes. General admission and most exhibitions, screenings and programs are free, although some exhibitions and special events are ticketed.

When is Queensland Art Gallery closed?

It is closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On Anzac Day it opens at 12:00 rather than 10:00.

Can visitors take photographs?

Hand-held photography and video for personal use are permitted without flash, except where staff or signage prohibit them. Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, gimbals and lighting equipment are not permitted.

Which items must be left in the cloakroom?

The free cloakroom is required for bags larger than 40 × 15 × 35 cm, umbrellas and items staff consider unsafe. Bags holding medical, first-aid or other care supplies are exempt.

Can visitors sketch inside the Gallery?

Yes. Visitors may use graphite pencils and handheld sketchbooks; free drawing materials and stools are also available at drop-in drawing stations.

Can visitors bring food or water into the galleries?

Food and drink, including water, cannot be consumed in gallery spaces. A water bottle may be carried only inside a small bag; food and drink may be consumed in designated cafes and cinemas.

Where it is

Nearby

Within 4 min on foot
  • Queensland Museum 1 hr 30 min
    1 min walk

    Queensland Museum

    • Must see
    • Museum
  • State Library of Queensland 1 hr 30 min
    2 min walk

    State Library of Queensland

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  • Queensland Performing Arts Centre 2 hours
    4 min walk

    Queensland Performing Arts Centre

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue

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