Museum of Brisbane

The Museum of Brisbane is the City of Brisbane's official museum located on Level 3 of the heritage-listed Brisbane City Hall in Brisbane City, Queensland. Established in 2003, it explores Brisbane's history, culture and contemporary identity through art, social history and interactive exhibitions. Housed in the restored 1930 City Hall, the museum is notable for its free exhibitions, artist residencies and guided Clock Tower tours, offering insight into the city's past and present.

Visitors can expect free, rotating exhibitions on Brisbane's history, art and culture across gallery spaces on Level 3 of Brisbane City Hall. The museum is set within the grand heritage interior of City Hall with access to the historic Clock Tower via guided tours offering city views. Visitors can explore curated displays, multimedia installations, artist studio spaces, and a gift shop, with staff and volunteers providing interpretation of Brisbane's stories.

The Museum of Brisbane was established in 2003 as Brisbane's official city museum. It is housed in Brisbane City Hall, a heritage-listed building opened in 1930 and long regarded as Brisbane's civic heart. City Hall was the tallest building in Brisbane at completion and has served as council chambers, concert hall and civic venue. The museum was created to collect, preserve and interpret Brisbane's history after restoration of City Hall.

The museum celebrates Brisbane's cultural identity, stories and creative community through exhibitions, public programs and artist residencies. It showcases works by local artists and designers, First Nations histories, and social history collections that reflect the city's evolution, fostering community engagement with Brisbane's past and contemporary culture.