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Learning is at the heart of Museum of Brisbane. Extend your skills and knowledge through creative-led experiences and learn more about our city!

Access

Welcome to Museum of Brisbane (MoB). We offer a range of programs that engage diverse audiences.

On-site Access

Museum of Brisbane is accessible via the King George Square foyer in Brisbane City Hall. After entering the foyer, turn right and take the lifts up to Level 3.

Social Story

Visitors are invited to use our Social Story to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable visit to Museum of Brisbane.

View the Social Story

Clock Tower Social Story

Visitors are invited to use our Clock Tower Social Story to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable visit to the City Hall Clock Tower.

View the Social Story

Sensory Map

Visitors are invited to download the Museum’s sensory map.

DOWNLOAD

Sensory Considerations
  • Museum of Brisbane is a temperature controlled environment. For patrons with temperature sensitivity, we recommend bringing jumpers or blankets.
  • Museum of Brisbane exhibitions and events often include sound works. For patrons with auditory sensitivity, we recommend bringing noise cancelling equipment.
Touch Trolley

Touch trolleys are available upon request for select exhibitions. Ask one of our friendly Visitor Experience Team members for more information.

Wheelchair Access
  • Museum of Brisbane and City Hall are wheelchair accessible.
  • Unfortunately, the Clock Tower is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Wheelchairs and wheeled walkers are available free of charge for use when visiting Museum of Brisbane. To secure a booking, please contact the City Hall information desk between 9:00am and 5:00pm on 07 3014 4702.

Toilets

The toilets on Level 3 at Museum of Brisbane have the following dimensions:

  • Corridor to the toilet: 1.6 metres wide
  • Toilet doorway: 840 centimetres wide
  • Toilet room: 2.13 metres x 2.7 metres

Museum Lift

The Museum lift has the following dimensions:

  • Lift door: 1.1 metres wide
  • Lift space: 1.9 metres x 1.67 metres
Pram Access
  • Museum of Brisbane and City Hall are accessible for prams.
  • Unfortunately, the Clock Tower is not accessible for prams.
  • Patrons are welcome to park their prams at the reception desk or use them throughout the gallery space.
  • Single prams are available for hire free of charge for use when visiting Museum of Brisbane. To secure a booking, please contact the City Hall information desk between 9:00am and 5:00pm on 07 3014 4702.
Breastfeeding and Baby Changing Tables
  • Parents are welcome to breastfeed in the Museum.
  • Museum of Brisbane is equipped with a change table and nappy bins located in the accessible toilet on Level 3, City Hall.
Assistance Dogs

We welcome guide dogs and assistance dogs at Museum of Brisbane.

Carers and Support Workers

Admission to Museum of Brisbane and its exhibitions, events, tours and workshops is free unless otherwise stated.

Museum of Brisbane accepts companion cards for our paid programs.

Want to book with your companion card? Book a ticket for your client on the relevant date and let us know that you would like to use your companion card via email visitorexperience@museumofbrisbane.com.au or phone 3339 0800.

Interpreters and Translators
  • Museum of Brisbane welcomes interpreters and translators to assist with communication. Please contact the Visitor Experience Team in advance of visiting to access exhibition, tour and event notes. Email visitorexperience@museumofbrisbane.com.au.
  • Museum of Brisbane currently offers programs and tours in languages other than English. Explore our range of programs here.
Dementia

Museum of Brisbane is a registered Dementia Friendly venue.

Transport and Parking

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

BUS

There are a number of buses that stop along Adelaide Street and Ann Street as well as many services which stop in King George Square and Queen Street bus terminals, located a short walk from City Hall.

TRAIN

Museum of Brisbane is a 10-minute walk from Central and Roma Street train stations.

For more information regarding public transport in Brisbane contact TransLink on 13 12 30 or visit www.translink.com.au.

PRIVATE TRANSPORT

CAR PARKING

There is undercover paid parking available in King George Square car park with entrances on Adelaide Street and Roma Street.

For more information regarding parking in the city, visit Brisbane City Council’s website.

BIKE

There are a number of bike paths and bike racks located in the city. For more information about bike paths and bike parking, visit Brisbane City Council’s website.

Further information about access in City Hall

For further information about access in City Hall, please visit the website linked below.

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Access Events

A girl with red hair is wearing a white jumpsuit with lemons all over it and facing sideways. Behind her, there is a red wall featuring thirteen paintings. Most of them are hung on the wall, though there are 3 sitting on plinths.
TUESDAYS
Events
Quiet Afternoons
FREE TOUR
MoB Kids
BYO Baby Tour
WEDNESDAYS
MoB Kids
Bilingual Storytime
FREE TOUR
Tours
Museum Highlights Tour
What's there to do in Brisbane? Spend an hour uncovering Brisbane’s modern art, cultural events, Aboriginal history and more!
Online Access

Museum of Brisbane’s website has been designed to operate with assistive technologies.

Language

Museum of Brisbane’s website has a language selector. This tool is located at the top of the webpage and is represented by a world symbol.

Exhibition Access

Access Making Place: 100 Views of Brisbane
Access auslan translations, audio descriptions and more.
Access Rearranged: Art of the Flower
Access auslan translations, audio descriptions and more.
Have a question?

Contact the Museum via email info@museumofbrisbane.com.au or phone (07) 3339 0800 and our friendly team will happily help you.