Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
Highlights
- Explore striking architecture at QAGOMA, where contemporary art immerses you in Brisbane's vibrant riverside culture.
- Discover exceptional collections from Australia, Asia, and the Pacific, expanding your artistic horizons with each visit.
- Engage with interactive artworks at the Children's Art Centre, creating memorable experiences for families and kids alike.
- Savour stimulating discussions over coffee at outdoor cafes, perfectly complementing your journey through compelling exhibitions.
See the world from a new perspective at QAGOMA. Together, the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art offer compelling experiences that will move and surprise you.
Their two galleries each have their own distinct personalities but are united in their purpose to share exceptional art. Queensland Art Gallery was established in 1895 and moved to its current residence at South Bank in 1982. It was joined by the Gallery of Modern Art in 2006 and the galleries now house a globally significant collection of contemporary art from Australia, Asia and the Pacific.
The experience of a visit starts when the striking architecture of their riverside galleries comes into view. Glimpses of Brisbane continue to anchor you to the subtropical city from inside each gallery, while ever-changing exhibitions, programs and events broaden your horizons.
QAGOMA is also home to a Children’s Art Centre that presents interactive artworks for kids and families, a cinema that celebrates film from around the world, plus gallery shops with art, books and cultural curios to take home. Every visit is a conversation starter, and their outdoor cafes and award-winning restaurant offer places for stimulating discussion.
So whatever your mood, there is always something to capture your interest.
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Accreditations
- Accessible Tourism Cognitive/Autism
- Accessible Tourism Limited Mobility
- Accessible Tourism Low Hearing
- Accessible Tourism Low Vision
- Accessible Tourism Wheelchairs and Scooters
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ATEC Accessible & Inclusive Host
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA)
Features
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.
- 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.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
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