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Queensland Cultural Centre

The Queensland Cultural Centre is the hub of Brisbane’s arts scene. It incorporates the Queensland Art Gallery, a museum, performing arts centre and library. The Gallery is the most renowned of these, first established in 1895 and part of the cultural centre since 1982. It has a fine collection of Australian art, including works by Sidney Nolan and Margaret Preston, together with Aboriginal art. The international collection includes 15th-century European art and Asian art from the 12th century. Also noteworthy is the collection of indigenous art and contemporary Asian art.

 

Queensland Art Gallery Guide

The collection is housed over three levels. Contemporary, indigenous and Asian art are found on Levels 2 and 4. Decorative art is displayed on Level 2. European art also begins on this level and moves up to Level 3. Level 3 also contains Australian art after 1970.

 

Queensland Museum

This imaginative natural history museum is filled with full-scale models, both prehistoric and current. A large-scale model of Queensland’s unique dinosaur, the Muttaburrasaurus, stands in the foyer. There are also displays on local mega fauna and endangered species such as the central Australian bilby.

 

Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Queensland’s Performing Arts Centre comprises a main concert hall and three theatres. Internationally acclaimed opera, classical music and theatrical productions are staged at the centre, ranging from fringe productions to large-scale Broadway musicals. The highly respected Queensland Ballet is also based here.

 

State Library

The State Library houses collections from around the world. Its extensive resources cover all interests and most of its services are free. You can explore the Internet (bookings essential), watch a classic film, explore Queensland’s past or trace your own family history. There are free films every Sunday and a free tour of the library every Tuesday.

 

William and Shirley, Flora and Fauna (1985)

William Robinson’s Queensland landscape is part of a fine collection by this contemporary artist.

 

Queensland Maritime Museum

Queensland Maritime Museum lists among its exhibits shipbuilders’ models, reconstructed cabins from early coastal steamers and relics from early shipwrecks in the area. In the dry dock, as part of the National Estate, sits HMAS Diamantina, a frigate that served during World War II.

A coal-fired tug, Forceful, is maintained in running order and cruises with passengers to Moreton Bay two seasons a year. Also on display is the pearling lugger Penguin and the bow of a Japanese pleasure boat, a yakatabume, donated to Brisbane by Japan after Expo ’88.





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