Old Government House

Old Government House is a heritage-listed former vice-regal residence located at 2 George Street, Gardens Point in Brisbane City, Queensland, within the QUT campus and adjacent to the City Botanic Gardens. Built between 1860 and 1862 to the design of Colonial Architect Charles Tiffin, it served as the residence for Queensland's governors until 1910. Now operated by QUT as a museum and gallery, it displays restored period interiors and the William Robinson Gallery.

Visitors can expect a restored two-storey heritage building set in landscaped grounds at Gardens Point overlooking the Brisbane River and City Botanic Gardens. Inside, furnished period rooms, interpretive displays and the William Robinson Gallery showcase the building's vice-regal history and art collection. Self-guided exploration and free guided tours are available, with exhibition spaces, a gift shop and views of the surrounding gardens and river precinct.

Constructed 1860-1862 to the design of Queensland Colonial Architect Charles Tiffin as the first Government House for the newly separated colony of Queensland. It served as the official residence for Queensland's governors, including Sir George Bowen, until 1910. Subsequently used by the University of Queensland and later QUT, it is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register as Queensland's most important early government building.

A significant example of Queensland colonial architecture and vice-regal heritage, now operated by Queensland University of Technology as a public museum, gallery and events venue. It houses the William Robinson Gallery and interprets Queensland's early colonial and social history for visitors.