Museum of Brisbane

It's a Brisbane city icon, the Clock Tower tour located a top of the tower, is particularly recommended. To access it, reserve your preferred visit time online in advance and once you arrive, you'll be able to tour in a small group with a guide starting at the Clock Tower Entry located in the level 3. The museum guide will also provide a brief overview of Brisbane's history and surrounding area, making it a great destination for families with children.

You definitely gonna need at least 2 hours there! I got there near closing time so didn’t get to see much. I was fascinated by one of the collections so spent 5 min reading and appreciating the art piece already. Staff were not rushing me to exist though. Located in the city center but it wasn’t crowded when I went. Free admission. Will definitely return.

My first to visiting the Museum of Brisbane and it was a lovely experience getting to see the FREE to enter 'Precious' exhibit, which was an awesome array of people collections from over the years. There were all sorts, tea tins, medicine boxes, shells, toys, glass, football memorabilia, axes. Really cool to get to walk through and explore the exhibit and I can't wait to see what they have on next.

The Queensland Museum in Brisbane is a fascinating destination that combines history, science, culture and interactive learning in one place. Located in the South Bank cultural precinct, it is easy to access and perfect for visitors of all ages. The museum features engaging permanent exhibitions as well as rotating special displays, so there is always something new to see. Inside, you can explore topics such as Queensland’s natural history, Indigenous culture, marine life, dinosaurs and modern science. Many exhibits are hands-on and educational, making it especially enjoyable for children and families. I have visited museums in multiple Australian cities, but this one stands out for its variety, presentation quality and the balance between learning and entertainment. The museum is clean, well-organised and free to enter, which makes it an excellent value. Staff members are friendly and helpful, and the layout is easy to navigate. There are also interactive zones, multimedia displays and live demonstrations that keep visitors engaged. What I love most is that the museum connects the past and present of Queensland in a meaningful way. It is not just a place to look at objects—it tells stories. Whether you enjoy history, science or culture, this museum offers a memorable and inspiring experience. Overall, Queensland Museum is one of the best museums in Australia and a must-visit when exploring Brisbane.

Museum of Brisbane is in the city hall on the third floor. This is a free entry facility and the collections are impressive. There are 2 main areas, “precious “ exhibitions and new light photography now and then. There are good collections of historical photographs of Brisbane which is very interesting. Also another area called Precious where different kinds of collections from toys to medical and architectural models. They have a souvenir store at the entrance and toilets nearby. They have free locker facilities as backpacks are not allowed in the museum. Overall we had a great time and Thanks MoB.

Beautiful place to visit, the museum is located on the 3rd level of CityHall. The place is not a huge as expected but very nice history of the City of Brisbane. It took me only 35 mins to see all of them.

Nice museum in the city with free tour guides at alloted times. Our guide was especially friendly and bubbly which makes for a great experience, even as we learned about the horrors that still exists in the sculptures displayed above the city hall. There's also a tour that you can book to go up to the clock tower. Don't be throwing any coins down though

This is a nice free museum on the third floor of city hall. I didn't expect much but I was really impressed. It was a nice mix of art, culture, and history. It was all handicap accessible and they gave warnings if things seemed potentially problematic (low light areas, sensitivity warnings, etc). There was a touch and explore section great for all ages including worksheets for kids. I especially liked when the exhibit descriptions had a "short read" summary at the bottom for those who don't have the time or language skills to absorb all the text. I did notice audio description and braille at certain points too. There's a free locker service for your bags and a nice gift shop. There are a variety of mediums including audio, video, objects and models, still images, dynamic images, and more. The only real thing I would complain about is the seating is kind of hit or miss. Some exhibits have barely any, some only have hard sharp benches, and some have nice comfortable chairs.

Boring and not at all what I expected. I came in hoping to learn about the history of Brisbane. There are a few displays on that subject when you first walk in, but then the rest of the museum is mainly art. If you're an art aficionado, this might be up your alley. But I'm not, and it wasn't. The free clock tower tour was cool though, and made my visit worth the time.

It's a nice little museum. There are two art exhibits and a big exhibit exploring the people of Brisbane, both native and immigrant. The latter exhibit had lots of multimedia and gives a very accessible history of the Brisbane area. There's also a booth where visitors can record their own story. They even attempt to capture some f the smells of Brisbane in plastic canisters with little holes on top.

I should probably hand back my Yelp-card given last week was my first visit to the Museum of Brisbane. Calling the third floor of City Hall home, this is a serene and hidden space to escape the heat, the bustle of the city or just see some intriguing exhibitions. For example, there's currently a great exhibition by David Malouf and while I was roaming the halls they were busily preparing for their upcoming Costumes of Hollywood exhibit. There's a small gallery shop at the entrance stocking a select range of locally-made goods and a few souvenier-style pieces that don't scream, "TOURIST" as soon as you look at them. You could easily walk through King George Square and forget the museum is there but if you have a spare hour or two, take the lifts to level 3. It's worth it (especially if you time it right for one of the every-15-minute clock tower tours).

The Museum of Brisbane is open in its new location on the 3rd floor of City Hall. They have a nice collection of photos and other items that make up an exhibit on the Brisbane river, and a little cinema that shows a pretty good short film on the same subject. It's a small space, but the rest of it is taken up with art by Brisbane artists. It's a nice space, it's free, and it's something interesting to do while you're waiting for the lift up the tower!

I wasn't really sure what to expect from this place, but it should have been obvious, located in the Town Hall and all that. I discovered it simply by perusing the internet and thought it would be good to go and check it out, especially since it was just around the corner from my hotel. Basically it is not so much a museum in Brisbane but a museum about Brisbane, which should have been obvious to me, since it is located in the Town Hall. I would have to say that it is value for money, but then again you don't actually have to pay to go inside. The museum did seem to have a huge focus on the river, so if you want to become an expert on everything about the Brisbane River this is the place to go. They also had an exhibition of costumes from the Golden Age of Hollywood, though while it had nothing to do with Brisbane, the collection was owned by somebody who lived in Brisbane, so I guess there is a connection, somewhat.

No! Not the museum with the whales hanging from the ceiling. I mean, the other museum. The obscure museum that you probably wouldn't have heard of unless you were forced to visit as part of a school excursion. Poor Museum Of Brisbane has practically disappeared of the radar after being forced out of City Hall while it undergoes extensive renovations. When I visited last Monday afternoon, a friendly staff member assured me that they were likely to remain in their current location tucked away in the Brisbane City Council building on Ann Street (just down from King George Square) for at least another year, though his eyes lit up as he rhapsodized about their new home on top of City Hall which will have 360 degree views over Brisbane. It really is a shame that Museum of Brisbane has such poor Feng Shui in its current location because they curate the most interesting, free exhibitions with a focus on local history and art. When I found out about their latest exhibition 'Cabinet of Curiosities' I had to check it out for myself. The 'Cabinet of Curiosities' is a 16th century concept where rich noblemen would have their minions bring back exotic and rare objects from foreign countries to be displayed in a dedicated room - sort of like a forerunner to our modern museum. Their collection of rare curiosities certainly paints a cultural and social landscape of Brisbane from a bygone era from a 1940s Japanese flag to an eerie ventriloquist doll to and old fashion radio. Although this exhibit will end soon, their next exhibition 'Reveal: Rediscovering the city of Brisbane' will feature paintings, sculptures and ceramics from their permanent collection of Brisbane artists past and present.

Visited yesterday and particularly enjoyed the collection curated by David Malouf. Really great museum with lots of interactive elements and a range of pieces from Queensland artists as well as an insight into the history of Brisbane and the Sunshine state. Will definitely visit next time I am here and would recommend to anyone looking for a well designed, well curated modern museum that makes the most of the quirky layout of the building to best present information with each corner providing another snapshot into this city and it's people.