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Art, Archives and Science at South Bank

Start with modern art at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), move through the State Library of Queensland and Queensland Art Gallery, and finish with Queensland stories at Queensland Museum Kurilpa.

Art, Archives and Science at South Bank

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This close-set cultural circuit is a good choice when you want several substantial indoor visits in one day. Begin with contemporary work at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), then shift to the State Library of Queensland for a different view of Queensland's stories. The Queensland Art Gallery adds another art collection before the Queensland Museum Kurilpa turns the focus to natural and cultural history. All four stops sit in the South Bank cultural precinct, so most of your time goes to the collections. Allow a proper pause between venues, and shorten one gallery visit if a current exhibition holds your attention longer than expected. Check each venue's program before setting out.

The route, stop by stop

World itinerary estimate: 210–420 min

Times are planning estimates. Unknown visit durations start at an editable 30 minutes; access is checked separately.

  1. 01

    Main stop · 60–100 min

    Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)

    GOMA is the modern and contemporary art building of QAGOMA on the South Bank riverfront. Its exhibitions, architecture and Australian Cinémathèque make it a focused cultural stop.

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  2. Walk · 2 min · Estimated

    02

    Main stop · 30–50 min

    State Library of Queensland

    Explore Queensland stories at the State Library, a calm indoor stop with public exhibitions and collections in South Bank's cultural precinct.

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  3. Walk · 3 min · Estimated

    03

    Main stop · 60–90 min

    Queensland Art Gallery

    See collection displays at Queensland Art Gallery, the original gallery in South Bank's Cultural Centre and a distinct visit from nearby GOMA.

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  4. Walk · 2 min · Estimated

    04

    Main stop · 60–90 min

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa

    Queensland Museum Kurilpa brings Queensland's natural and cultural history into Brisbane's South Bank cultural precinct. It suits visitors who want context for the state beyond the city centre.

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