Ignite your imagination in SparkLab, an interactive science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) space, ideal for 6 to 13 year olds!
Follow your curiosity and bring out your inner scientist as you question, investigate and wonder about the world around you.
See live experiments at the Science Bar, design and create at the Maker Space and marvel at our blue planet with Science on a Sphere!
There's something for everyone to explore with 40 interactive exhibits across three zones, showing how STEM affects the world around us.
Queensland Museum is the custodian of the state’s natural and cultural heritage, caring for more than a million items and specimens in collections that tell the changing story of Queensland.
As the state's foremost collecting institution, Queensland Museum celebrates the stories of Queensland from prehistoric giants to modern achievements and scientific discovery spanning a millennia.
Queensland Museum Kurilpa is situated in the vibrant South Bank cultural precinct, close to all public transport and Brisbane’s central business district.
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility located in the heart of Brisbane's cultural centre and boasts a diverse range of performances across theatre, music, dance, and comedy.
QPAC has been the proud home of live performance in Queensland for almost 40 years, welcoming more than 1.5 million visitors to over 1,200 performances annually.
With an inspiring and welcoming environment for audiences, artists and presenting companies.
QPAC is committed to excellence in live performance and cultural thinking to help sustain and grow a vibrant arts community. Their Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) seeks to further a deeper connection with First Nations peoples of Queensland through leadership and development, both in their business and programming.
See the world from a new perspective at QAGOMA. Together, the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art offer compelling experiences that will move and surprise you.
Their two galleries each have their own distinct personalities but are united in their purpose to share exceptional art. Queensland Art Gallery was established in 1895 and moved to its current residence at South Bank in 1982. It was joined by the Gallery of Modern Art in 2006 and the galleries now house a globally significant collection of contemporary art from Australia, Asia and the Pacific.
The experience of a visit starts when the striking architecture of their riverside galleries comes into view. Glimpses of Brisbane continue to anchor you to the subtropical city from inside each gallery, while ever-changing exhibitions, programs and events broaden your horizons.
QAGOMA is also home to a Children's Art Centre that presents interactive artworks for kids and families, a cinema that celebrates film from around the world, plus gallery shops with art, books and cultural curios to take home. Every visit is a conversation starter, and their outdoor cafes and award-winning restaurant offer places for stimulating discussion.
So whatever your mood, there is always something to capture your interest.
Explore the immersive digital experience that animates and illuminates the significance of 'tow row' (2016), the bronze fishing net sculpture by leading Queensland artist Judy Watson on permanent display at the entrance to GOMA.
Uncover the Aboriginal significance of the sculpture, as well as the rich history and culture surrounding the creation and use of these fishing nets by First Nations people.
View the experience online before your visit GOMA, or immerse yourself when onsite as you look out to the Brisbane River.
Put on your headphones for the richest experience, narrated by actor and
PARKER Contemporary is a contemporary art gallery located in the Fish Lane Arts Precinct. Founded in 2024 by Emily Parker, the gallery is a five-minute walk from QAGOMA, State Library of Queensland, Queensland Museum and QPAC.
The gallery presents a focused program of exhibitions, artist talks, public programs and art fair presentations, representing emerging and established artists whose practices bring fresh perspectives to contemporary art in Australia. With a specialist curatorial focus on printmaking and papermaking, PARKER Contemporary supports artists working across expanded approaches to image, object, process and materiality.
As a commercial gallery, PARKER Contemporary actively places works with private and institutional collections, offering collectors and curators informed guidance in acquiring significant contemporary works. Works by represented artists are held in major national and international collections, and the gallery has exhibited at leading art fairs including Sydney Contemporary and Aotearoa Art Fair.
Located in the heart of South Brisbane's cultural precinct, PARKER Contemporary is easily accessible by foot, train, bus or CityCat, with paid parking nearby.
Bespoke gallery experiences are available for corporate groups, private gatherings and visitors, including curator-led talks on current exhibitions, introductions to featured artists and tailored visits exploring the gallery's program. Packages can also include lunch or guided experiences within the Fish Lane and South Brisbane cultural precinct.
The John Oxley Library is part of the Queensland State Library and focuses on material relating to the history of Queensland. The specialist library has a wide range of content both contemporary and retrospective chronicling events, people, places, and ideas that continue to shape Queensland.
Committed to capturing the essence of the Queensland story for current and future generations, this collection is a resource for people wanting to understand the state in all its diversity. The library is a space for quiet research and for viewing original materials such as diaries, manuscripts, artworks and maps.
John Oxley Library holds unique Queensland resources including diaries, manuscripts, artworks, photographs, original maps and plans, and oral histories. A broad range of books, magazines, newspapers, and ephemera are acquired largely through legal deposit and websites are archived in Pandora. These materials as well as films and digital stories are available for viewing in the John Oxley Library Reading Room or online via State Library's catalogue OneSearch.
Part of Queensland's dynamic heritage network, John Oxley Library is a forum for new knowledge and information sharing through the John Oxley Library blog, Queensland Memory Awards, and special research initiatives and residencies, exhibitions, tours, and events.
State Library of Queensland is a globally recognised memory institution and cultural destination – a welcoming public space, open to all.
It preserves and shares collection items (not just books) that reflect Queensland's heritage, history, art, design and more.
Visitors can access computers, free Wi-Fi and study spaces, as well as enjoy a wide range of free and low-cost experiences, including: Exhibitions and tours, family activities in The Corner, First Nations programs in kuril dhagun — a safe space for First Nations communities to gather, share knowledge and celebrate culture, and creative workshops and meetups at The Edge — a dedicated makerspace featuring 3D printers and recording studios.
Together, these programs support lifelong learning, creativity and digital inclusion for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Located in Brisbane's cultural precinct overlooking the Brisbane River, between Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, State Library is an award-winning architectural icon. It is easily accessible by bus, rail and ferry, with paid parking available onsite, along with two cafés and a shop open daily.
Welcome to The Corner.
State Library's playful space especially for children aged 0–8 and their families.
With songs and stories every day, beautiful spaces to gather and connect, a dedicated art studio, giant building blocks, nooks for books and imaginations and a garden courtyard to explore, The Corner is purpose built for learning and play.
Drop in any time between 9:30 am and 4 pm for exploration and play or join the State Library team every day at 10 am for a guided session filled with stories, songs and games. Check the website for full program details including hands on workshops, weekly playgroups and holiday fun for all ages.
More than just a play space, The Corner is a welcoming hub where families come together, make new friends and connect with friendly staff — helping build strong foundations for children now and into their future.
The Corner can't wait to welcome you.
Fish Lane is a vibrant inner-city laneway filled with buzzing bars, cool restaurants and an evolving gallery of street art. Eat your way around the world with seemingly every cuisine on offer, or slink into a cocktail bar, beer garden or wine bar after dinner.
The Fish Lane precinct is ideally placed to grab a meal before a show at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre or to stop by for a drink on the way to or from the award-winning Queensland Art Gallery or Gallery of Modern Art.
The laneway connects Brisbane's Cultural Centre and South Bank to the suburban West End. Along Fish Lane, there is a huge amount of street art and public art. Wander through or organise a local Brisbane Greeter to give you a tour.
With the South Brisbane train station, Cultural busway station and Brisbane metro just a few hundred metres away and the city's renowned cultural precinct just as close, Fish Lane is now easily accessed and is the perfect spot to complete an afternoon or evening of culture.
See the GOMA in a new light. As the sky shifts to dusk, James Turrell's permanent architectural light installation 'Night Life' 2018 illuminates the Gallery of Modern Art from within.
Through shifts in tempo, hue and intensity of colour over 88 minutes, the artist invites us to consider how we're affected by light. A decade after the opening of GOMA, this dynamic work realises the architects' vision of animating the building's façade at night.
In a first for the Queensland Cultural Centre, the artist-designed play sculpture in the form of an oversized 119 metre-long garden hose — outside the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) — joins Australia's list of iconic 'big' things. On permanent display, free entry.
A collaborative creation of contemporary Australian artists Tony Albert (Brisbane, Girramay/ Yidinyji/ Kuku Yalanji peoples) and Nell (Sydney),
Located in the heart of vibrant Fish Lane, the Brisbane Portrait Gallery is a welcoming new cultural destination celebrating Queensland artists and the diverse communities that shape the region. Dedicated entirely to portraiture, the Gallery offers an intimate and engaging experience where visitors can explore the people, stories, and identities that define contemporary Brisbane/Meanjin.
The exhibitions blend artistic excellence with accessibility, showcasing everything from bold new voices to some of Australia's leading portrait artists. Through painting, photography, video, and new media, the Gallery captures the spirit of our city at a time of rapid growth leading into 2032 and beyond, making it a must‑see for anyone wanting to understand Brisbane through the faces and stories of its people.
Visitors can expect a thoughtfully designed space that invites reflection, conversation, and connection. The Gallery also offers a dynamic calendar of events, community programs, and opportunities to engage directly with artists and storytellers from across Queensland.
Easily reached by public transport and only a short walk from South Bank, the Brisbane Portrait Gallery is surrounded by cafés, creative spaces, and the lively atmosphere of Fish Lane - perfect for making a day of your visit.
Step into a refreshed state of mind at AWAY® Spa, located on Level Five of W Brisbane. With panoramic views of the Brisbane River, this urban oasis is where style meets serenity.
Discover a newly elevated experience with an updated treatment menu featuring 20 new services, 10 enhancements, and curated retail offerings. From customised facials to full-body rituals, AWAY® Spa is your go-to for on-demand beauty, relaxation, and recovery.
Enjoy time in the stunning relaxation pods overlooking the Brisbane river, take a dip in the mineral vitality pools, or sweat it out in 'his and hers' saunas and steam rooms.
Brisbane's CBD comes alive after dark — Friday, 25 September, a new Friday night experience is coming to the heart of Brisbane.
For one night, Reddacliff Place will transform into City After Dark Markets, bringing exceptional food, independent makers, live music and a pop-up bar for an evening in the heart of the CBD.
From 4pm–9pm, more than 70 curated artisans and producers will take over Reddacliff Place, creating a vibrant open-air destination for food, drinks, shopping and live entertainment in the heart of Brisbane.
Come straight from work, meet friends in the city or make a night of it. Eat your way through an incredible line-up of street food, discover local makers and artisan producers, enjoy a drink from the pop-up bar and settle in to live music as the city comes alive around you.
Aquativity is a fun, interactive water-play park right in the heart of Brisbane's South Bank. It is specially designed to encourage families and children to come together and enjoy the outdoors. It celebrates the city's close relationship with the Brisbane River.
Aquativity features educational play elements referencing the river and helps create an early understanding of the water cycle and its preservation.
Aquativity also highlights the native fish and mammal species of mullet and dugong, the interesting pattern of the river catchments and the importance of indigenous, environmental and urban elements of our relationship to the river.
Open on weekends and school holidays from 10 am until 5 pm, Aquativity also works within the existing pool system, and water is recycled for use within The South Bank Parklands.
Set in iconic inner-city locations, Brisbane City Markets was born with one purpose: deliver a premium selection of fresh farm-direct produce premium local meats, artisan goods, trawler-direct seafood, authentic baked loaves of bread, gourmet food and gourmet provisions to the middle of Brisbane's iconic CBD. South-East Queensland enjoys some of the freshest seasonal produce in Australia, something they believe everyone should experience, even if it is only one day per week!
Reddacliff Place: The OG (original) of inner-city markets, Wednesday at Reddacliff Place is a favourite for city workers, local residents and tourists alike. With 85 amazing stalls each week, you’ll never be short for choice - whether it be lunch, groceries, provisions or gifts.
Set in iconic inner-city locations, Brisbane City Markets was born with one purpose: deliver a premium selection of fresh farm-direct produce premium local meats, artisan goods, trawler-direct seafood, authentic baked loaves of bread, gourmet food and gourmet provisions to the middle of Brisbane's iconic CBD. South-East Queensland enjoys some of the freshest seasonal produce in Australia, something they believe everyone should experience, even if it is only one day per week!
The OG (original) of inner-city markets, Wednesday at Reddacliff Place is a favourite for city workers, local residents and tourists alike. With 85 amazing stalls each week, you’ll never be short for choice - whether it be lunch, groceries, provisions or gifts.
As the second oldest surviving building in Queensland, the Commissariat Store Museum brings the state’s early history to life. The two original storeys were built by convict hands, and it is one of the few remaining structures from the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement (1824-42). The ground floor was used as a colonial/government store from its construction in 1829 until the 1960s, while the first floor was used as accommodation.
The museum contains rotating and permanent exhibitions with a wealth of information about Queensland’s convict and colonial history. Located on William Street in the Brisbane CBD, it is operated by The Royal Historical Society of Queensland, and also houses the Welsby Library.
Every Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday, The Collective Markets at South Bank feature an exciting range of arts, craft, homewares, collectibles, exotic items, designer fashion and much more. The Markets are an ideal way to find a unique gift, or simply stroll through and enjoy the atmosphere or a bite to eat.
The Market is an excellent place to sample delicious treats, organic produce and homemade fare. Enjoy the fabulous music and entertainment as you browse.
The markets are located in the heart of South Bank, Brisbane’s premier recreational and cultural destination. The market stalls fill the Stanley Street Plaza.
Vault Games is the perfect place to kick up your heels and enjoy a board game with your friends. With a library of over 300 board games, plenty of table space, and plenty of snacks, drinks, and even beer, cider and wine, there's plenty of reasons to hang out and play a game.
There are also daily events for you to get involved in, whether that's gathering with your fellow card game players to beat out your opponents, or enjoy a fantastical adventure with a party of new friends, and a comprehensive library of in-store paints to get your plastic miniatures battle-ready.
And if you enjoy what you played, you can pick it up from their attached store, boasting a wide range of tabletop hobby products, and knowledgeable staff all ready to help you out where they can.
They may be in the basement on Queen St, but you'll find that they're tops.
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) is Queensland's premier purpose-built business events venue, located in Brisbane's vibrant South Bank precinct. Since opening in 1995, BCEC has welcomed more than 21.6 million visitors, hosted over 26,000 events and generated more than AUD6.26 billion in economic impact for Queensland.
Owned by South Bank Corporation and managed by Legends Global, BCEC is internationally recognised for excellence in conventions, exhibitions, meetings and live events. The Centre features world-class facilities, award-winning catering and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Sustainability has been at the heart of BCEC's operations since opening, supported by 14 consecutive years of EarthCheck certification and a strong focus on environmental responsibility, community impact and responsible business practices.
Guided by its values of Teamwork, Care and Ideas, BCEC continues to connect people, industries and communities while helping shape Brisbane's future as a global destination for business events.
Ever wanted to throw an axe? MANIAX offers an urban axe throwing experience like no other.
Learn how to hurl hatchets with your trained Axe-pert coach before jumping into an epic competition to crown the axe throwing champion!
With a selection of craft beers and stone-baked pizzas onsite, MANIAX is the perfect place for birthday parties, bucks’ and hens nights, team building, date night - or if you’d just really love to throw an axe!
A new star has on the banks of the Brisbane River. A destination like no other, nestled at the heart of the multi-billion-dollar Queen's Wharf precinct.
Explore exciting restaurants, vibrant bars, and a luxurious hotel, not to mention stunning rooftop venues with spectacular views, striking event spaces and riverside parklands for everyone to enjoy, along with an always-on calendar of spectacular events and live entertainment.
The Star Brisbane cannot wait to welcome you.
