Queensland Cultural Center, Brisbane (must see)
The Queensland Cultural Centre is an entertainment complex in the South Bank Parklands area. It is comprised of the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Queensland Museum, Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the State Library of Queensland including The Edge.
Though it is now part of the South Bank Parklands, the Queensland Cultural Centre predates the park by more than two decades. Built in 1976, the primary venue was designed by architects Robin Gibson and Partners. More buildings have been erected throughout the years. The latest was the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, which opened in 2006.
The cultural center is surrounded by many pieces of public art created by Australian artists. These include sculptures cast in steel, bronze and aluminum. Likewise there is a large mural in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
The Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art are open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. The Queensland Museum is open daily from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. The State Library of Queensland and Queensland Performing Arts Centre have varying open hours depending on the featured programs.
Though it is now part of the South Bank Parklands, the Queensland Cultural Centre predates the park by more than two decades. Built in 1976, the primary venue was designed by architects Robin Gibson and Partners. More buildings have been erected throughout the years. The latest was the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, which opened in 2006.
The cultural center is surrounded by many pieces of public art created by Australian artists. These include sculptures cast in steel, bronze and aluminum. Likewise there is a large mural in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
The Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art are open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM. The Queensland Museum is open daily from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. The State Library of Queensland and Queensland Performing Arts Centre have varying open hours depending on the featured programs.
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Sight Name: Queensland Cultural Center
Sight Location: Brisbane, Australia (See walking tours in Brisbane)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Brisbane, Australia (See walking tours in Brisbane)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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