Old Government House

Unclaimed

Did the Brisbane open House and did a full tour of this building with the curator Katie. How fabulous is this lady she knows the full history and almost every brick in this building bringing the building to life. Great building thank goodness we saved it from demolition. Thank you Brisbane open house for the opportunity.

Full of different artworks and paintings, it is quite a nice, but also quick walk through. It is located within QUT, and has a little cafe attached, so it could definitely be a place to go with art-enthusiasts or culture seekers. For the general public, it’s probably somewhere you may go once, just to see what it is like, but never again. I personally really liked the artworks with the cows. I thought they were pretty cute, and I liked how there was an ongoing theme.

A harmonious blend of old and new, this historic Brisbane landmark showcases century-old architecture alongside contemporary designs. A welcoming atmosphere for all ages.

The staff here are all very friendly. The first time I visited, I missed the tour time, but the guard kindly explained the schedule to me. Amazingly, he still remembered me a few days later, which made me really happy! He also speaks great Chinese—thank you! A big thank you to Stephen for patiently guiding me through the tour. English is not my native language, but Stephen was patient and made the tour interesting. I really appreciate it! The glass from Queen Victoria, transported from the UK, was truly impressive. This experience will always be a cherished memory for me.

Lucked out & arrived just in time for a tour. By the super enthusiastic & very knowledgeable house historian Katie. Was a real treat. The front of house team were fantastic also. Definitely worth spending some time here (esp on tour) even if your time in Brisbane is limited. Entry + tour both free! I cannot believe the quality and quality of free museums across Queensland generally.