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What makes a collection?

Museum of Brisbane is giving you the keys to some of the most awe-inspiring collections across our amazing city. An irresistible array of breathtaking curiosities, Precious brings together thousands of remarkable items from more than 30 public and private collections.

From textiles to tin-toys, micro-architectural marvels to marine treasures, this exhibition is a joyful celebration of the art of assemblage. We invite you to immerse yourself into the incredible stories of some of the prolific collectors of Brisbane, and get to know what makes a keepsake and collectible truly Precious.

Open daily from 10am - 5pm.

Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.

Entries open: Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize

Artists are asked to submit an artwork that demonstrates what makes Brisbane and its surrounding attractions unique. Artworks will be accompanied by a statement telling us how their artwork tells the story of Greater Brisbane and how they connect to place through their art. The prize will feature an exhibition and opening event at Petrie Terrace Gallery in September, followed by an awards night and showcase from the exhibition at The Star Brisbane Event Centre in October/November.

All entries should be submitted online via the RQAS website, and we will be running an information afternoon for any members needing assistance with the online form on Saturday, 21st of June.

Online entry form and entry fee must be completed by 3.30pm on Saturday 5 July.

Entry fee: $50 per artwork. Prize Pool of $30,000!

For further information about the Queens Wharf Brisbane Art Prize, including terms and conditions, please visit the Royal Queensland Art Society website.

The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

That I Should Pray For Angels is a sculptural exhibition that has a cheeky play with the world of preppers. Combining the materials of survivalists with queer culture and religious text, this project envisions a post-climate future of nylon, tarp, intimate abandon and apocalypse.

Micah Rustichelli is an interdisciplinary artist working on Jagera and Turrbal land, Brisbane.

With a strong focus on performance, sculpture and painting, Micah’s work operates across modes of fine arts, circus and club kid/nightlife arts. This cross-pollination of forms has led the artist to a practice that uses humour, queer knowledge and intersectional materials to explore contemporary concerns with a wide range of audiences.

Metro Arts is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. For more information, please visit the Metro Arts website.

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 Little Artist's Eye Spy website.

What will you collect?

Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold.

Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.

This June, the 135th RQAS Brisbane Branch Members Annual exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery!
For this exhibition, members were invited to submit works in their own unique style and media across seven different sections.

This year the exhibition will be split into two exhibitions that will run for three weeks each.

From Thursday, 5th of June until Sunday, 22nd of June, section 1 (Oil and Acrylic paintings) and section 4 (sculpture) will be on display at Petrie Terrace Gallery.
Then, from Thursday, 26th of June until Sunday, 13th of July, all other sections (2: Watercolour, 3: Photography/Digital art, 5: Drawing, 6: 2D Artworks, and 7: Pastels) will be exhibited.

We will also be hosting two awards night:
- Paintings and Sculpture - Awards Night: Thursday, 5th of June at 7pm
- A Mix of Media - Awards Night: Friday, 27th of June at 7pm

We look forward to seeing you in the gallery!

The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.

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.

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 Little Artist's Eye Spy website.

What will you collect?

Welcome to Micro Museum – a space for telling stories through objects. You are invited to explore the fascinating world of collecting, and uncover the memories that objects hold.

Inspired by major exhibition Precious in this space you are the curator. You can select, sort and arrange a wide array of items, many of which are second-hand or vintage. Each object holds memories, and now you can create your own.

This June, the 135th RQAS Brisbane Branch Members Annual exhibition will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery!
For this exhibition, members were invited to submit works in their own unique style and media across seven different sections.

This year the exhibition will be split into two exhibitions that will run for three weeks each.

From Thursday, 5th of June until Sunday, 22nd of June, section 1 (Oil and Acrylic paintings) and section 4 (sculpture) will be on display at Petrie Terrace Gallery.
Then, from Thursday, 26th of June until Sunday, 13th of July, all other sections (2: Watercolour, 3: Photography/Digital art, 5: Drawing, 6: 2D Artworks, and 7: Pastels) will be exhibited.

We will also be hosting two awards night:
- Paintings and Sculpture - Awards Night: Thursday, 5th of June at 7pm
- A Mix of Media - Awards Night: Friday, 27th of June at 7pm

We look forward to seeing you in the gallery!

The Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.