Queensland Gallery of Modern Art Museum
Major modern art museum in Brisbane's cultural precinct
GOMA in Brisbane showcases contemporary art, large-scale installations and a program of film and education events that appeals to national and international audiences.
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The Queensland Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) is Brisbane’s primary public museum for modern and contemporary art, located at the South Bank cultural precinct. It forms part of the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) institution and focuses on contemporary visual culture, moving image and large-scale installations.
GOMA contains expansive gallery floors that host international touring exhibitions, major contemporary retrospectives and multimedia shows. It also houses a Children’s Art Centre that runs family programmes and interactive activities aimed at young audiences.
The gallery opened in the early 21st century as a purpose-built modern art facility and has since hosted a programme of major international artists and curated exhibitions, expanding Queensland’s capacity to present large-scale contemporary work.
The building sits on the South Bank riverfront, within walking distance of Brisbane’s CBD, cultural institutions and public transit, making it accessible for day visits and combined cultural itineraries.
- Location and admission: Located at Brisbane's South Bank precinct on the Brisbane River; general collection spaces are free, while major exhibitions are ticketed.
What to See#
- Exhibition galleries: Large gallery spaces for temporary and travelling exhibitions of contemporary and modern art, spread over several floors with waterfront-facing terraces.
- Children's Art Centre: A dedicated children's art centre offering workshops and hands-on activities designed for young visitors and families.
How to Get to Queensland Gallery of Modern Art#
Queensland Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) sits in Brisbane’s South Bank Cultural Precinct on Stanley Place. The easiest public-transit options are the CityCat ferry to the Cultural Centre ferry terminal (a 2-5 minute walk to GOMA) or the Brisbane suburban network to South Bank / South Brisbane stations (about a 5-10 minute walk through the park). Several bus routes stop on Grey Street/Stanley Street adjacent to the precinct.
By car GOMA is about 2-3 km south of the Brisbane CBD (follow Stanley Street/Coronation Drive toward South Bank); there is paid parking in the Cultural Centre precinct.
Tips for Visiting Queensland Gallery of Modern Art#
- Visit on a weekday morning right at or soon after opening to avoid the weekend and school-group crowds that peak in the afternoon.
- Enter from the Cultural Centre/Grey Street side (the South Bank cultural precinct) for the most direct access from South Brisbane/South Bank stations and the pedestrian bridges; this also puts you nearest to the main galleries and information desk.
- Check the GOMA website and front desk for timed-entry or ticketed special exhibitions and plan those first-many visitors skip the free gallery spaces and the riverside terrace/sculpture areas, which are quieter and worth a short detour.
Best Time to Visit Queensland Gallery of Modern Art#
Best to visit on weekday mornings during the Apr-Sep shoulder season for milder weather and fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Queensland Gallery of Modern Art#
Queensland Gallery of Modern Art's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 9°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1299 mm/year), wettest in February.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (261 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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