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Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Celebrating Country and Culture through the bold designs of Magpie Goose.Museum of Brisbane is excited to collaborate with Magpie Goose, a proudly Aboriginal owned and led fashion and social enterprise, to celebrate extraordinary First Nations cultural stories and designs.This exclusive to Brisbane exhibition, developed in close collaboration with Magpie Goose owners Amanda Hayman (Wakka Wakka and Kalkadoon) and Troy Casey (Kamilaroi), offers a deep dive into the work of some of the region's most talented First Nations artists and designers.Using clothing as a canvas for storytelling, this exciting collaboration will connect audiences with the rich and diverse cultural expressions of First Nations communities in Queensland and beyond. Discover the artists and stories behind the brand that's making a difference, one garment at a time.Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit MoB website.Image: Magpie Goose x Quandamooka Artists, by Amanda Hayman & Troy Casey, Country to Couture, 2025, Photo by Dylan Buckee.
Create a poppy suncatcher
Pop into Anzac Square Memorial Galleries during the spring school holidays to create your own poppy suncatcher.Let's get crafty! Suitable for all ages, this free family-friendly craft activity is available between 10 am - 4pm daily from 20 September to 4 October (closed Saturdays). Bookings are not required, simply visit the craft table in our Post World War II Gallery.Facilitated by our knowledgeable team, this activity will explore the special connection between poppies and Australia's military past. A resilient flower, the red poppy was amongst the first to return to bloom in the fields of France and Belgium after World War I, emerging as a symbol of remembrance for the Allied soldiers who fell in battle.Once you've created your poppy suncatcher, stay to explore the Memorial Galleries, embarking on an interactive journey from World War I to today, before taking time to reflect on the remarkable stories of bravery and sacrifice in the tranquil parklands.
Mindful Art Mornings
Start your day with intention at Museum of Brisbane.Mindful Art Morning invites early risers to the Museum before opening hours for a gentle, guided moment of pause. Within the calm of the gallery, this rotating program offers an artist-led mindful experience designed to help you reset, reconnect and ease into the day ahead. After the session, linger over a light morning tea, with space for quiet conversation and reflection.MoB is more than a museum - it is a place for the people, a portal to our past, and a mirror to contemporary life. Make Mindful Art Mornings your restorative midweek ritual in the heart of the city.For individual session details, please visit the MoB website. Presented by Museum of Brisbane in association with Brisbane Festival. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum, where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Bouldering
Bookings essential. Conquer your fears and experience the thrills of bouldering at Toohey Forest Park, Nathan under the safe instruction of qualified facilitators.This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 10-17 years.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Brisbane Sculpture Festival 2026
Explore the captivating world of sculpture through Sculptors Queensland's dynamic exhibitions, showcasing the mastery of local artists. Our curated displays unveil the diverse expressions of form, material, and concept, offering a visual feast for art enthusiasts.Join us on a journey of discovery and appreciation, as we celebrate the power of sculpture to inspire, provoke thought, and elevate the human experience.Sculptors Queensland, Brisbane Sculpture Festival is open during Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha opening hours.
Brisbane City Markets - Reddacliff Place
The original of the Brisbane City Markets inner-city markets, Wednesday at Reddacliff Place is a favourite for city workers, local residents and tourists alike. With amazing stalls each week, you'll never be short for choice - whether it be lunch, groceries, provisions, gifts or more.Find out more on the Brisbane City Markets website.Reddacliff Place is located at the very top of Queen Street Mall.
Brisbane City Markets
Come and enjoy the city markets in Reddacliff Place at the top of Queen Street Mall which remains a favourite for city workers, local residents and tourists alike.You'll never be short for choice - whether it be delicious market eats, the freshest of farm direct goods, hand made provisions, gifts or more.Visit the Goodwill Projects website for more information.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.
Archery adventure
Experience the fun of archery using age-appropriate equipment and inflatable targets. You will build confidence, focus and resilience while enjoying an exciting outdoor and adventurous activity.This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 7-17 years.
Community Immunisation Clinic - Toowong
Brisbane City Council provides free vaccinations to eligible residents (aged from 6 weeks and above) through our community immunisation clinics. Immunisation helps protect people against diseases such as influenza, measles, whooping cough, polio and tetanus.Take a look at Immunisation Schedule Queensland for advice about when you should be vaccinated.Providing a free immunisation service is another way Council is helping deliver Brisbane Vision 2031.
Bollywood fitness
Bollywood-inspired dance fitness class suitable for all abilities, where we laugh, move and have fun with simple, enjoyable dance steps.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Children's storytime in the park - Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.Location: This session is held in Whale Park, near the Wynnum Jetty (around 137 Wynnum Esplanade). On-street and park parking is available nearby.
Mums and bubs yoga
Bookings essential. Come along and join us under the trees in the park. Join our friendly group of mums practising yoga with bubs. Focused on therapeutic movement and breath and a little me time for mums to move around.
Yulunga games
Bookings essential. Come play and learn First Nations games played in Australia for thousands of years. Fun games in the park that everyone can play.This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 5-15 years.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
MoveFit
Bookings essential. Maintain or increase your fitness with exercises; improve strength, mobility, flexibility and balance in a fun, welcoming group setting. Specifically targeted to suit active older adults and those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Intro to boxing
Bookings essential. Give boxing a go in this fun, beginner friendly, come and try session! Learn basic techniques, improve your fitness, and build confidence through non-contact drills and bag work. Perfect for beginners looking to try something new and energetic. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 12-17 years.
Archery adventure
Experience the fun of archery using age-appropriate equipment and inflatable targets. You will build confidence, focus and resilience while enjoying an exciting outdoor and adventurous activity.This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 7-17 years.
Wetlands weaving workshop (15+ years)
Join a cosy morning of weaving at this small group experience for ages 15+ years with contemporary fibre artist Monique Ross. Take some time out for yourself, relax, and connect creatively with nature while learning weaving skills using raffia palm fibre. Suitable for beginners, all materials supplied. This workshop will take place indoors.About the artist: Monique teaches from a contemporary craft perspective aligned with nature connection and mindfulness. Monique is not an Indigenous artist and does not teach or represent Indigenous cultural practices.This activity is for the general public. If you are a daycare or vacation group interested in attending a similar activity, send an email.Requirements:Arrive 10 minutes early to register with staff.Hat, sun-smart clothing, enclosed shoes.Bring a cushion to sit on the carpet if you would like to use one.Bring sunscreen and insect repellent.Please BYO water and snacks as there are no food outlets on site.Note: Events are subject to weather and environmental conditions and may be cancelled on the day.*Image: Supplied courtesy Heartwood Nature Bathing.
Survivor challenge
Bookings essential. This is the best team games going around. Teams compete in fun but challenging activities for clues or rewards to the next challenge. With team work, strategy and a little luck, you will survive the challenge. Bring your friends.This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 8-17 years old.
Blankets and bubs
Blankets and Bubs is a free community meet-up connecting local mums and bubs aged 0-3 years. Located at Calamvale District Park and set up on soft blankets and rugs near the little green playground and public toilets, mothers and babies can enjoy socialising in the sunshine and beautiful park surrounds.Whether you are a first time mother or have had a baby before, this is a great opportunity to foster friendships in a welcoming low-stakes environment.
Brisbane Greeters - Greeter's Choice guided walk
Join one of our welcoming and experienced Brisbane Greeters as they share their knowledge and passion for Brisbane on this guided walking tour.Explore our booking site to discover a Brisbane Greeters walk to suit you, whether it be in the CBD or one of our most historically significant suburbs. For locals and visitors alike.
Little Artist's Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot.There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed.Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions.Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB website.
Warrajamba
Follow the mermaid in the bay. Dive into story, culture and hands-on creativity with our latest Artist in Residence, Quandamooka artist Delvene Cockatoo-Collins.Journey alongside Delvene to the shores of Minjerribah and discover the ancestral story of Warrajamba, the mermaid, a living cultural legacy that Delvene continues to explore as she searches for its lost ending.Get hands-on and create your own mermaid or dugong using artist-designed stamps, connecting with the stories of Warrajamba and Yungong, the dugong. Discover Delvene's powerful sculptural work made from materials gathered from Country - yungair/yungaire (freshwater reed), talwalpin (beach hibiscus cotton tree), and quampie shell.Come and be immersed in a space that celebrates care for land, sea and story.MoB's Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC.The Creative Space is proudly supported by Major Partner Brisbane Airport and generously supported by Ian and Cass George, and Holly and John Livingstone.Warrajamba is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards 2026
Brisbane through the lens of local photographers.The winners exhibition of the 2026 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards brings together striking photographic works that capture the city's spirit - from familiar streets and riverside scenes to the fleeting moments, routines and characters that make Brisbane feel like home.New this year, the Brisbane Postcards Collection category invites photographers to showcase Brisbane's charm and energy through images that locals recognise, and visitors instantly fall in love with. Selected winning works will be available as collectible postcards at MoB Shop.Open to anyone who lives, works or studies in Brisbane, the 2026 Awards celebrate what makes our city unique through this year's theme, Everyday Brisbane.For more information, visit our website.From 3 to 31 August 2026, the Brisbane Airport Pop-Up Exhibition will showcase a range of exciting artworks at two locations within the Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal for travellers and visitors to enjoy. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, please visit MoB website.
Artist in Residence: Renee Kire
Step inside an exciting new residency project that invites you to experience art in unexpected ways.Artist in Residence Renee Kire takes over Museum of Brisbane's entryway, transforming these spaces with a vibrant and dynamic mix of striking vinyl graphics and sculptural timber elements. These features create an immersive pathway that stretches across walls and ceilings, guiding you into the heart of the Museum.Drawing inspiration from Minimalism while reinterpreting the movement through a contemporary feminist lens, Kire brings fresh attention to the often-overlooked contributions of women in the field. Bright, colourful and welcoming for all visitors, the artwork is both joyful and thought-provoking.Responding directly to the architecture of the Museum, City Hall and the Brisbane cityscape, Kire's design reveals unexpected connections between the built environment and abstract form. Repetition, rhythm and thoughtful details invite you to slow down, look closely and discover new perspectives.MoB's Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Clock Tower Tour
Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane's iconic Clock Tower.The Clock Tower Tour is a "must do" while in Brisbane!For many years, City Hall's Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane's tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of "taking a trip up the tower" happily continues at Museum of Brisbane.The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane's oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia's largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
Children's storytime in the park - Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum
Experience the magic of storytime with your child during a First 5 Forever storytime session in the park at the Pop-up Library. This interactive session includes stories and songs for young children. Ideal for children from birth to five years and their parents or carers.First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.Location: This session is held in Whale Park, near the Wynnum Jetty (around 137 Wynnum Esplanade). On-street and park parking is available nearby.