Cultural Centre — Attraction in Brisbane City

Well hello ! How great is life in Brisbane or South East Queensland or even for others I met today wandering around the Precinct who have traveled up from New South Wales to see various exhibitions!!! Fabulous! We are all here to enjoy the restaurants and the scene along the river.. it's first class.! .. and so interesting!!!... so much to do!!! beautiful weather!!! It is certainly a real privilege to be able to enjoy all that the Gallery of Modern Art(GOMA), The Queensland Museum. The Science Museum and State Library exhibitions have to offer.

Today, particularly the Gallery of Modern Art,(GOMA, as it's known,) that sits majestically beside the Brisbane river and the international exhibitions that come here are quite exceptional! Often these are the only time these exhibitions are showing anywhere in the world and for me, who has travelled 88 countries to see some of the magnificence of the Social and Cultural heritage of the world this is amazing!

No aeroplane ticket required, no, no discomfort long hours stuck in a seat, travel bugs to suffer, and thousands and thousands of dollars needed to be spent! ... and that's before I even mentioned Covid-19!!! I enjoyed exhibitions at the library and certainly enjoyed the fabulous exhibition at GOMA..100 years of Motorcycle, Design, Art

We had lunch this time at the Museum Cafe...very busy for a Sunday and unfortunately by 2:15pm they're starting to run out of lunch supplies as the kitchen closes.

We were still able to get coffees, drinks and a good assortment of foods, certainly not first class, but ok under the conditions. Burgers, fish and chips, cakes, croissants pies, vegetarian rolls and some salads milkshakes and cakes. We managed to get the last serving of crumbed fish and chips and a lamb pie. Many folk were waiting in line after us missed out. My advice to the visitor is to get in early enough. However as an industry professional I would advise these cafes in the busy area to make the best of the marketing dollar and stay open a bit later. Not all of us have set ridged lunch hours on weekends. We like to be timetable free and we eat accordingly not just set hours. There is money to be made...and opportunities to keep local and interstate visitors a lot happier. .... not quite up to the standard of other days when I've been here but we had a fantastic time...

So, my family and I recently checked out the Queensland Cultural Museum, and let me tell you, it was a blast! The star of the show for us was the "Dinosaurs of Patagonia" exhibit – talk about a jaw-dropping experience, especially for our little one. The lifelike dinosaur replicas from Patagonia took us on a prehistoric adventure, and our kiddo was absolutely hooked.

But here's the thing – it's not just about the exhibits; the staff there are like the cherry on top. Super friendly and enthusiastic, they made the whole visit a ton of fun. They knew their stuff and managed to turn the museum into an interactive and educational playground for the kiddos (and us adults, too).

Now, the place might be a tad smaller than we expected, but don't let that fool you. The amount of cool stuff packed into that space is mind-blowing. There's so much to see and read, making it a perfect day out for curious minds. Plus, they've got this great mix of free and paid areas, giving you the flexibility to explore based on your interests.

What I really love is that the museum keeps things fresh with different exhibitions throughout the year. It's like a cultural rollercoaster – you never know what awesome stuff you're going to find next. It's definitely on our radar for more visits because, hey, who doesn't love stumbling upon something interesting and new?

In a nutshell, the Queensland Cultural Museum is a winner in our books. The "Dinosaurs of Patagonia" exhibit, the fantastic staff, and the promise of ever-changing exhibitions make it a must-visit. Whether you're a dino fan, a history buff, or just looking for a fun family day out, this place delivers the goods for a memorable and...

We went to the museum to see the Egyptian Exhibition. I would say its for older kids/teens upwards as there is a lot of reading on history and a lot of items (some real, some replicas ) that may warrent further explanation for younger ones. It was better than I expected and a little confronting (suprisingly) as it has real mummified people and animals. The energy made it almost uncomfortable. I didn't expect this to be as confronting as it was but this was just me. Great amount of history and links to mystical and religious beliefs (various similarities with both ancient and modern religion practices). The rest of the museum had something for everyone. The dinosaur exhibit was interesting but I felt it was a little more for children and young teens as the information and displays seemed drawn out and simplified. But that's just my personal opinion again. Overall it's definitely a great experience and day out. You can expect to spend anywhere between 1 to 5 hours there with lots to look at and read. They always have rotating exhibits (each one staying for a few months at a time) and some exhibits are permanent. The permanent ones are free. Currently the dinosaur one is free too. Not sure if this is a permanent exhibit. Purchasing tickets for speciality exhibits in advance is probably always a good idea especially during peak hours however you can purchase them at the time and they let you in earlier if it's not at capacity. Parking is available for approximately $18 per day otherwise the train...