About Rockhampton Museum of Art
Rockhampton Museum of Art is a major regional art museum located on Quay Street in central Rockhampton, Queensland, overlooking the Fitzroy River. Opened in its current purpose-built premises in February 2022, it succeeds the Rockhampton Art Gallery established in 1967. It is notable for its extensive collection of Australian art, ceramics and works on paper, and for its contemporary architecture and riverside location in the Quay Street heritage precinct.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modern three-storey gallery building with light-filled exhibition spaces displaying rotating exhibitions and works from the permanent collection of Australian art. The museum overlooks the Fitzroy River and Quay Street heritage precinct. Visitors can explore gallery floors, view paintings, ceramics and works on paper, attend guided tours and public programs, and use the ground-floor cafe, shop and riverside forecourt areas.
Key highlights
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Purpose-built contemporary building opened in 2022 overlooking the Fitzroy River
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Extensive permanent collection of Australian art including paintings, ceramics and works on paper
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Rotating temporary exhibitions and touring shows
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Riverside location within the Quay Street heritage precinct
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Public programs, artist talks and workshops