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A Guide to Local Cultural Experiences at Brisbane Museums and Galleries
Museum of Brisbane and QAGOMA present exhibitions featuring local and regional artists with free daily access.
How we reported this
Gerwyn Davies has been announced as the Museum of Brisbane's latest Artist in Residence, unveiling his photographic project Shimmer in partnership with MELT Festival and Open Doors Youth Service.
Museum of Brisbane Exhibitions
The Shimmer exhibition runs at the Museum of Brisbane from 18 October 2025 to 8 March 2026, featuring portraits of trans and gender diverse young people displayed in the Fairfax Gallery and public spaces. Museum of Brisbane is currently hosting Sunny Side Up, an Outdoor Gallery exhibition curated by Alex Holt and Sarah Thomson that explores Brisbane's subtropical identity through emerging local artists.
QAGOMA Offerings
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art reopened following recent flooding and currently hosts the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, running until 27 April 2025. These venues provide access to photographic portraits, outdoor installations and contemporary regional works without entry fees.
Visiting Details
Both Museum of Brisbane and QAGOMA offer free entry and are open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Visitors can plan time across the Fairfax Gallery and public spaces at Museum of Brisbane alongside the Asia Pacific Triennial displays at QAGOMA to experience the supported exhibitions in sequence.
The combination of the Artist in Residence project and the ongoing Outdoor Gallery show at one site with the triennial at the other creates a focused route for engaging with Brisbane cultural programming. Practical planning around the shared daily hours supports attendance at multiple locations on the same day. This approach draws directly from the verified exhibition details and access information to outline a straightforward sequence of visits.