We walked across the bridge near our hotel to this free museum…read more There are things of interest for children & adults. In addition, there are some activities you can pay for. Lastly, there was A/C on a hot day, as well as a nice cafe to grab something cold to drink. If you are in Brisbane CBD, this free museum is worth a visit.

It's free. Don't complain. You can see quite a bit without paying…read more Lots to learn about the history of Brisbane and Queensland. It's a good study into the biology of the plant and animal species local here.

Boring and not at all what I expected. I came in hoping to learn about the history of Brisbane…read more 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…read moreBrisbane, 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.

Got a chance to see the Belle Lume Sculpture and just wow! So very aesthetically pleasing to the…read moreeyes. Very sturdy and beautiful!

From the owner: Over the last 40 years the staff of Natureworks has produced the masters for most of the "high…read morequality" fibreglass life-size animal art currently being sold on the world market. Natureworks has been sculpting moulding and casting life-size wildlife for almost 40 years. The collection of moulds of sculptural features now numbers over 2000 different individual pieces. Casts can be made in a variety of materials from Fibreglass, Glass Reinforced Cement (GFRC), Hard-Coated Urethane Foam and Cold Cast Bronze. New pieces are being created all the time. They can be adapted for domestic use, playground or zoological standard and are designed, reinforced & finished to varying standards as appropriate to its use.

I know that anything is good for nothing but this place was so good we left a donation…read more The current display involves movies that involved the local area. The most well known one was Muriel's wedding. The dress, shoes and photos are on display with a story. We were greeted at the door and were able to chat and ask questions. There is the historical society in situ and I was able to get some information about genealogy. The displays are on two levels and there is a lift. There is plenty to look at and read. I would allow 1-2 hours to take it all in....and it is free.

Beautiful gallery space, and it's free. Great to pop in if you're on the Gardens Point campus, or…read morejust in the botanical gardens. Heck, it's a short walk from the CBD too. The artworks change often and quite often of a much higher standard than I'd ever have expected from a university gallery. They also have a small selection of books and post cards, usually related to current exhibitions.

This Art Museum is an undiscovered gem in my opinion. I used to visit regularly when I was on…read morecampus, and some of my favourite artists held exhibitions here (no, it's not just students). The collection is beautifully displayed and curated, and the space is small but jewel like. Take half an hour out from being a hard drinking, hard playing uni student and cram in some culture. You won't regret it.

A fascinating museum located inside the Clayfield telephone exchange building. It has a rich…read morecollection of equipment and artefacts from the telegraph era through to mobile phones. Ever wonder what is inside those mobile phone towers? This is the place to find out. What makes this museum special are the volunteers who run it. Most of them used to work in the telecommunications industry and really know their stuff. They will tell you stories about the history behind the machines, how they work, and even can demonstrate them in action. Plan to spend a few hours there. The only disadvantage is that it is only open on Wednesdays. But if you have any interest in technology and/or telecommunications, it is worth making time to visit this museum.

As I have bemoaned previously on Yelp, Brisbane had most of its architectural heritage knocked out…read moreby the infamous Deen Brothers demolition company, often in the middle of the night. Fun fact - they're still at it! They demolished 6 heritage listed buildings in Hamilton only 4 years ago! However, my point is that we're all lucky no one called them in to take down Newstead House as our city would be the poorer for it. I remember going through this beautiful colonial building as a child, being fascinated by all the beautiful furniture and appreciating how the design of the house maximised the priceless river views and the rolling hills down to the river. You can take part in plenty of community projects here, or just educate your children about Brisbane's history (Deen Brothers soapbox is optional but highly recommended). Oh and you can have Devonshire tea! Delightful!

Newstead House is nestled within the gorgeous Newstead Park and surrounded by beautiful dear old…read moretrees. In addition to its tranquil park surroundings, it also overlooks Brisbane River. Newstead House is known to be the oldest surviving Brisbane residence dating back from 1846. Whenever I visit this park, I find it so heart-warming to know that right before me, is an important piece of Brisbanes history. The Victorian designed house, has a beautiful stretched balcony covering most of the front of the house. Inside it is furnished with some of Australia's rarest antique decor and furniture. This place makes for a wonderful venue to hold a wedding, a wedding reception or any celebration. The surrounding parklands are an idyllic location for wedding photography. Throughout the year, Newstead House hosts many events and has plenty of programs. You can come here to listen to an orchestra playing light classics, enjoy a cup of devonshire tea on the balcony and come for other concerts usually held throughout the year. The program changes yearly, so I suggest checking their website or call them for their latest updates. This is a wonderful piece of history preserved in time. It is a must see for tourists and locals a like. It makes a pleasant historical learning experience for the whole family to enjoy.