Visitors Guide | Maps | Transport | Events
Visitors Guide | Maps | Transport | Events
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Arts, Culture & MuseumsSouth Bank is Brisbane’s arts precinct.A place where the creative achievers of the future are nurtured and where some of the greatest works from world leaders of creative industries can be found. Familiarise yourself with the great arts and creative industry facilities that Brisbane has to offer at South Bank. We list them here, in alphabetical order: Opera QueenslandOpera Queensland is the second largest opera company in Australia presenting at least three major operatic productions in Brisbane and numerous smaller productions throughout Queensland each year. Located at 16 Russell Street, South Bank Tel: 61 7 3735 3030. Queensland Art GalleryThe Queensland Art Gallery houses a collection of more than 10,000 works of art including paintings, sculpture, prints, photography installations and videos. Free entry except to special exhibitions. Cnr Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank Tel: 61 7 3840 7303 Queensland College of Art Griffith UniversityThe College has produced some of Australia’s leading artists, designers, animators, photographers and filmmakers. 226 Grey Street, South Bank. Free entry. Queensland Conservatorium Griffith UniversityGuides and inspires talented young musicians for a professional career in music. The Conservatorium also has a program of regular concerts, open to the public. 16 Russell Street, South Bank. Tel: 61 7 3875 6111 Queensland Gallery of Modern ArtThe Queensland Gallery of Modern Art is situated in a stunning building next to the State Library. The Gallery of Modern Art links to the Queensland Art Gallery and combined makes the second largest public art museum in Australia. Queensland Maritime MuseumDisplays antique maps, everything related to shipping and boating, plus you can walk aboard the HMAS Diamantina. Admission charges apply. Located near the south end of the Goodwill Bridge. Tel: 3844 5361. Open 7 days. Queensland MuseumQueensland Museum is an important source of education, entertainment and research for preserving Queensland’s social, technological and natural history. Free entry, except to special exhibitions. Cnr Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank Tel: 61 7 3840 7555 Queensland Performing Arts CentreThe Queensland Performing Arts Centre is a world-class facility offering unrivalled venue choice, services and facilities for musicals, plays, ballets, operas and concerts. Cnr Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Bank Tel: 61 7 3840 7444 Queensland Theatre Company (QTC)The QTC is the centre of theatre in Queensland. Exciting, inspiring, the QTC brings the best local and international plays to Queensland. Its performance venue is the Bille Brown Studio. 78 Montague Road, South Bank Tel: 61 7 3010 7600 Riverfestival Pty LtdSouth Bank is home to the festival that celebrates Brisbane as the River City – Riverfestival. The annual festival is held each September and includes fireworks, music, an environmental symposium, feasts and more. Level 1, Allgas Building, Stanley Street Plaza, South Bank Tel: 61 7 3846 7444 SciencentreSee, touch and feel science in action. Great fun and good learning. Lower Level Museum Building Cnr Grey and Melbourne Streets. Admission charges apply. Tel: 61 7 3840 7555 State Library of QueenslandQueensland’s leading public reference and research library, the State Library supports a network of 326 sites for a state-wide platform for life-long learning. Access internet, journals, reference works, books and archives. Cnr Peel & Stanley Streets, South Bank Tel: 61 7 3840 7666 |
