Best History Museum in Brisbane City

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Best History Museum in Brisbane City

Queensland Maritime Museum
Queensland Maritime Museum
4.5 (395 ratings)4.5 (350 ratings)
Waterside complex with several climb-aboard historic vessels plus photographs, artefacts & models.
412 Stanley St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
History museumMuseumsArts organizationHeritage museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by The Travel Temple
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"The Queensland Maritime Museum has real ships such as the warship Diamantina and the lugger Penguin as well as classic ship models, marine memorabilia, photographs, paintings, lighthouse equipment and many other historic items. It is a hands-on museum run by passionate volunteers, many of whom are retired ship masters, marine engineers, and ex-naval personnel. Cnr Stanley & Sidon Streets, South BrisbaneDaily 9.30am to 4.30pmAdmission charge"
Mentioned by Get Out with Kids
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"With the variety of large and fascinating exhibits on offer, the whole family will be sure to enjoy a visit to the Queensland Maritime Museum. The museum allows visitors to explore and discover plenty of historic vessels for themselves, with popular showcases being the ‘Diamantina’ warship, ‘Penguin’, and more. For more information or to plan your visit, head to the Queensland Maritime Museum website."
Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
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"Located at the far southern end of South Bank is the Queensland Maritime Museum. This old museum is one of Australia’s largest maritime museum and features various historic vessels and numerous items on display. The kids will love exploring the huge historic boats, including the historic 1945 warship Diamantina, the 1925 steam tug boat as well as Jessica Watson’s Ella’s Pink Lady."
The Commissariat Store Museum
The Commissariat Store Museum
4.5 (75 ratings)4.5 (58 ratings)
Built by convicts in 1829, the restored 3-floor museum explores the area's penal & colonial history.
115 William St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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Mentioned by Museum Avignon
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"The commissariat store is the oldest habitable building in Queensland and considered as a heritage. The exhibitions in the building change from time to time, but everything focuses on the history of Queensland."
MacArthur Museum Brisbane
MacArthur Museum Brisbane
4.5 (65 ratings)4.5 (92 ratings)
Macarthur Chambers, 201 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"General Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in the South West Pacific, this museum focuses on Brisbane's role during World War II. It is a small but fascinating peek into a little known part of Australia's history when a million U.S. military personnel stopped over in Brisbane on their way to the front line. Opened in 2004, the MacArthur Museum has three main exhibits, respectively highlighting the war effort in Brisbane, the South-West Pacific campaign and General MacArthur himself. However, the museum is only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays."
Mentioned by Must Do Brisbane
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"Few who pass the glass doors of MacArthur Chambers Hotel would know that it was from this building that General Douglas MacArthur directed the Allies in holding back the Japanese invasion."
Anthropology Museum
Anthropology Museum
4.2 (55 ratings)
Michie Building, 9 Chancellors Pl, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
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Redland Museum
Redland Museum
4.7 (152 ratings)4.5 (48 ratings)
60 Smith St, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia
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Historic Ormiston House
Historic Ormiston House
4.7 (75 ratings)4.5 (33 ratings)
277 Wellington St, Ormiston QLD 4160, Australia
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Miegunyah House Museum
Miegunyah House Museum
4.7 (31 ratings)4 (17 ratings)
35 Jordan Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
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Best Museums in Brisbane City

Ipswich Art Gallery
Ipswich Art Gallery
4.6 (458 ratings)4.5 (53 ratings)
Regional art gallery with diverse exhibitions, including many kid-oriented installations & programs.
D'Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia
Art galleryMuseumsArt MuseumsChildren's Museums
Mentioned by Families Magazine
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"Enter the dazzling world of LightPlay where children can explore their artistic potential in an interactive space created especially for them!. Play with overhead projectors and illuminated light boxes and discover what happens when light is cast on different materials. Explore transparency, reflection and shadow as well as other properties of light."
Mentioned by Time Out Brisbane
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"As a Covid safe compliance measure, visitors to Ipswich Art Gallery must currently pre-book their 90-minute sessions in advance. Ipswich Art Gallery is one..."
Miegunyah House Museum
Miegunyah House Museum
4.7 (31 ratings)4 (17 ratings)
35 Jordan Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
History museumMuseumsHistorical place museumHistorical societyLocal history museumWomen's organizationHistoric SitesSpecialty Museums
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
4.4 (237 ratings)4.5 (237 ratings)
Planetarium in the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens with educational shows, exhibits & an observatory.
Mount Coot-Tha Rd, Toowong QLD 4066, Australia
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Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
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"Just outside the CBD, you’ll find Mt Coot-tha – the closed mountain to the city, which from the top offers amazing panoramic views of the city. There is a range of activities for families to enjoy here, including bushwalks, picnics and even a planetarium. For brilliant views of Brisbane city – it is highly recommended to go to the observation deck where on a clear day you can see all the way out to Moreton Bay."
Mentioned by Families Magazine
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"If your little ones are interested in all things astronomical, then this is the place for them. You can view regular shows in the Cosmic Skydome which are projected onto the dome.These shows are recommended for different age groups, so check that detail when deciding which show to go to. There is also the Galaxy Gift Shop where you can buy all things cosmic."
Mentioned by Holidays with Kids
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"Set your eyes to the skies at The Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium: the perfect place for the whole family to learn about stars, planets and all things space. Check out recreations of the night sky in the cosmic skydome, see fragments of asteroids and spacecraft models, and watch educational and entertaining feature shows."

Best Lunch Restaurants in Brisbane City

Alta Cafe & Catering
Alta Cafe & Catering
4.5 (72 ratings)
270 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
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Rege's Hot Box /Smoko Foodvan
Rege's Hot Box /Smoko Foodvan
4.3 (31 ratings)
20 Spanns Rd, Beenleigh QLD 4207, Australia
Traditional restaurantFast food restaurantFish and chips takeawayFried chicken takeawayLunch restaurant
hundred acre bar
hundred acre bar
4.4 (507 ratings)
Carawa St, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia
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Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Brisbane City

Room with Roses
Room with Roses
3.6 (115 ratings)
In an arcade, a plush all-day cafe with elegant vintage decor serves light meals, cake and high tea.
Gallery Level 32, 117 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Tea houseBreakfast restaurantCoffee storeDessert restaurantEvent venueFunction room facilityLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Style Magazines
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"Just as the Nasir al-Musk Mosque gloriously hails in Shiraz, the Rose Room is bringing a blush pink wonderland infused with intricate elements to Brisbane. The new neo-Turkish cafe puts a modern twist on authentic dishes in their speciality baklava berry pancake stack, breakfast pide, Turkish Delight smoothie bowl, Rose Room signature thickshake and the Sultan’s Turkish breakfast. Alongside the funky food is Turkish coffee (duh), plus a range of speciality teas and fresh juices."
Rocklily Bar & Grill Restaurant
Rocklily Bar & Grill Restaurant
4.5 (36 ratings)
International Virginia, Sandgate Rd, Boondall QLD 4034, Australia
RestaurantBreakfast restaurant
Mentioned by The Gourmand & Gourmet
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"We know it’s not even February yet, but does anyone else feel like they need a holiday?. Even just like, a really little, mini-holiday?. Well, look no further than The Palms Bar and Grill."
85 Miskin St
85 Miskin St
4.7 (242 ratings)
85 Miskin St, Toowong QLD 4066, Australia
RestaurantBreakfast restaurant
Mentioned by Concrete Playground
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"Sitting at the bottom of one of those steep residential streets common to Brisbane’s inner western suburbs, Brents is easily missed. Almost hidden by shrubbery, with a little letterbox out the front, from the street it looks like someone’s house, rather than a hatted restaurant. However, the modern French menu, devised by head chef Brent Farrell, is made up of some pretty impressive dishes, particularly in the area of dessert."

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