First Artists: Early Evening Indigenous Experience

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First Artists: Early Evening Indigenous Experience

Cultural and Theme Tours
4 min guests
15 max guests

Highlights

  • Celebrate Indigenous culture with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony by the scenic Brisbane River.
  • Explore incredible artworks during a private tour of GOMA's Indigenous Australian Art Collection, revealing important cultural stories.
  • Savour a two-course dinner infused with Native Australian ingredients, enhancing your culinary experience at GOMA.
  • Enjoy a native botanical cocktail on arrival, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening.

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

  • Cultural and Theme Tours
  • Evening
  • On-site Experience
  • Private Tour

Features

Service facilities

  • Non Smoking

Service Tags

  • Aboriginal Culture
  • Art & Culture
  • Food & Wine
  • Luxury
Accessibility

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.

Tags

  • Aboriginal Culture
  • Art & Culture
  • Food & Wine
  • History & Heritage

Accreditations

  • 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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