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First Artists: Early Evening Indigenous Experience
Highlights
- Experience a heartfelt Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by the Brisbane River, connecting you to Indigenous traditions.
- Explore the stunning Indigenous Australian Art Collection at GOMA, revealing the rich stories behind each artwork.
- Savour a two-course dinner infused with native Australian ingredients, offering a taste of local flavours and culture.
- Enjoy a relaxed evening with canapes and drinks, perfect for intimate gatherings and meaningful connections.
Celebrate and connect with Australian First Nations art and culture.
Ideal for smaller groups, the evening commences with a beautiful Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and Didgeridoo performance by the Brisbane River. This is followed by a private tour of incredible artworks from the Gallery’s Indigenous Australian Art Collection, sharing the important stories they tell. The special experience concludes with a two-course dinner, infused with Native Australian ingredients, at GOMA.
The evening itinerary:
4.00–4.45pm | Native botanical cocktail on arrival & Indigenous Welcome
4.45–5.45pm | Tour of the latest Indigenous Australian Art Collection exhibition at GOMA
5.45‑8.00pm | Canapes & drinks, followed by a two-course dinner, from the Gallery’s Native Australia menu.
Tour details
Features
Service facilities
Service Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Raised tactile buttons in lifts are available.
- Handrails on all stairways
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Operation information
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
One of Australia’s most visited, ambitious and dynamic art galleries, QAGOMA offers a range rich cultural tours and experiences designed to cater to both small and larger groups ensuring a personalised and immersive visit.
Book a Taste of QAGOMA: Tour + Lunch Experience, or an exclusive private tour at QAGOMA, perfect for locals, visitors, private individuals, special events, groups, or corporate incentives.
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Accreditations
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ATEC Accessible & Inclusive Host
Memberships
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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