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Little Artist's Eye Spy
Polish your peepers! You never know what you might spot.There is plenty for little eyes to spy with this free MoB Kids activity sheet. Transform your Museum visit into an exciting game of Eye Spy and discover details you might otherwise have missed.Can you spot the flowers? This playful Museum experience will immerse you in all manners of local art, history and culture, encompassing five different exhibitions.Ask our friendly staff at MoB reception when you arrive. We have activity sheets for children and their parents or carers.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, visit the MoB website.
Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards 2026
Brisbane through the lens of local photographers.The winners exhibition of the 2026 Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards brings together striking photographic works that capture the city's spirit - from familiar streets and riverside scenes to the fleeting moments, routines and characters that make Brisbane feel like home.New this year, the Brisbane Postcards Collection category invites photographers to showcase Brisbane's charm and energy through images that locals recognise, and visitors instantly fall in love with. Selected winning works will be available as collectible postcards at MoB Shop.Open to anyone who lives, works or studies in Brisbane, the 2026 Awards celebrate what makes our city unique through this year's theme, Everyday Brisbane.For more information, visit our website.From 3 to 31 August 2026, the Brisbane Airport Pop-Up Exhibition will showcase a range of exciting artworks at two locations within the Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal for travellers and visitors to enjoy. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture. For more information, please visit MoB website.
Artist in Residence: Renee Kire
Step inside an exciting new residency project that invites you to experience art in unexpected ways.Artist in Residence Renee Kire takes over Museum of Brisbane's entryway, transforming these spaces with a vibrant and dynamic mix of striking vinyl graphics and sculptural timber elements. These features create an immersive pathway that stretches across walls and ceilings, guiding you into the heart of the Museum.Drawing inspiration from Minimalism while reinterpreting the movement through a contemporary feminist lens, Kire brings fresh attention to the often-overlooked contributions of women in the field. Bright, colourful and welcoming for all visitors, the artwork is both joyful and thought-provoking.Responding directly to the architecture of the Museum, City Hall and the Brisbane cityscape, Kire's design reveals unexpected connections between the built environment and abstract form. Repetition, rhythm and thoughtful details invite you to slow down, look closely and discover new perspectives.MoB's Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC.Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council's leading history and art museum where you can experience our city's vibrant culture.
Queen's Wharf Brisbane Art Prize
In partnership with Queen's Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane, The Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch is pleased to present the 2026 Queen's Wharf Brisbane Art Prize. Following on from the success of this exhibition in 2025 and with an expanded list of eligible mediums, visit Petrie Terrace Gallery to see what local artists love about Brisbane and their connection to it through art.Artists were asked to submit artworks that reflect what makes Brisbane and its surrounding attractions unique. Through their artworks artists have the opportunity to tell us the story of what they love about Brisbane and their connection to it through their art. This exhibition will be judged by David Henderson; Sally Brand, QAGOMA; and Mostyn Bramley-Moore, and will be on show at Petrie Terrace Gallery from Saturday 15th August to Sunday 13th September, 2026.Royal Queensland Art Society is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
Business Analytics & AI - Know your dashboard - Intermediate
Know Your Dashboard - use your business data to make confident decisions. Just like a car dashboard tells you how fast you are going, your business dashboard should tell you exactly what's happening before it becomes a problem.In this practical workshop you'll learn which numbers matter, how to measure marketing performance, and how you can use AI for business insights and action. This workshop is for you if you need clarity on which metrics matter and how to interpret and act on the data.Prerequisite You have an allocated marketing budget and access to your key marketing data, including:website analytics (users, sessions and engagement)marketing spend by channellead targetsactual leads generatedconversion rates.You'll learnThe key numbers every business should measure.How to understand ROI across your marketing and sales activities.Which digital tools give you the best insights.How AI can analyse trends and identify opportunities.How to make better business decisions from your data.
Fun soccer for 4-5 years
Bookings essential. Our fun soccer sessions for 4-5 year-olds are all about play, laughter, and learning. Little ones will boost their confidence, coordination, and teamwork while discovering the joy of soccer. Session times will vary by age group. Come join the fun!
Clock Tower Tour
Discover the hidden secrets of your heritage-listed City Hall building with a guided tour of Brisbane's iconic Clock Tower.The Clock Tower Tour is a "must do" while in Brisbane!For many years, City Hall's Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane's tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of "taking a trip up the tower" happily continues at Museum of Brisbane.The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane's oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia's largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.Date & Time 10:15am - 4:45pm Daily, every 15 minutes Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
Yoga
Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Strength and cardio
Get active with like-minded people by maintaining or increasing your independence, improve brain function and boost mood with strength training. This low-impact workout is suitable for all fitness levels.This is GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Free guided tours - Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane's Botanic Gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors.Walking tours for individuals and small groups (up to ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size.Walk timesDaily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday.Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace.Meeting point: Meet at the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre.Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Free guided tours - City Botanic Gardens
Take a free volunteer guided walk to learn about the plants and features at the City Botanic Gardens. Our volunteer guides all have a love for Brisbane's botanic gardens and a desire to share their passion and knowledge with visitors.Walking tours for individuals or small groups (no more than ten people) are free and do not require a booking. Have a larger group? Find out more about booking walks for groups 10 or more in size.Walk timesDaily departures at 11am and 1pm, Monday to Saturday.Walks last about one hour and are taken at a gentle pace.Meeting point: City Botanic Gardens Information Kiosk (next to the Queensland University of Technology's Main Drive pathway).Note: Walks may be subject to environmental conditions and guide capacity on the day.
Chair fitness
Bookings essential. Enjoy a fun and effective body conditioning class from the comfort of a chair. Work on improving strength, toning, suppleness, balance and coordination at your own pace.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Gentle fitness
Bookings essential. Join this fun and gentle exercise class to improve strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Enjoy all fitness benefits in one class for all levels. If needed, you can use a chair too. Bring an exercise band if you have one.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Gathering: Ben Barker
Gathering presents Ben Barker.Experience the distinctive sound of Ben Barker, a proud Biripi and Dunghutti musician whose innovative performances seamlessly combine the didgeridoo and guitar. Blending rich melodic instrumentals with alternative rock influences, Ben creates a powerful contemporary sound that honours tradition while forging new musical pathways.Drawing on both ancient and modern inspirations, his music bridges past and present, delivering dynamic performances that resonate with audiences of all ages. Through his unique style and artistry, Ben offers a fresh and memorable listening experience that celebrates culture, creativity, and connection.Join us on Wednesday 2 September, from 12 noon to 1pm, at the Queen Street Mall Main Stage for a free lunchtime performance by Ben Barker.This Gathering event is produced by Cre8tive Nations.
Chair yoga
Enjoy being supported by the chair as you stretch and strengthen your body with both seated and standing poses.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Lite yoga
Bookings essential. Become more flexible, fit and relaxed. This session is specifically designed for beginners.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Belly dance
Booking essential. Enjoy gentle dance focused on fitness, coordination, flexibility, relaxation and fun. Belly dance provides physical, emotional and psychological benefits. Suitable for all levels. Bring a belly dance belt if you have one.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Yoga
Bookings essential. Focus on a range of movements to relax the mind and body. Stretching, breathing, strength and balance exercises are included by incorporating standing poses and mat work into the session.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Seated ballet
Bookings essential. A gentle, chair-based program blending creative dance with expert physiotherapy. Designed to improve mobility, coordination, and flexibility, these low-impact, accessible sessions are ideal for adults with limited mobility, injury recovery, or anyone preferring seated exercise.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Come and try lawn bowls
Bookings essential. Discover the fun and friendly game of lawn bowls! Perfect for all skill levels, lawn bowls is a low-impact activity that combines strategy, precision and a touch of competition. You must wear flat-soled shoes or go barefoot.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Kick start kids
Bookings essential. A fun introduction to movement, teamwork, and play through age-appropriate, non-competitive soccer-style games. Sessions use simplified rules, colourful equipment, and imaginative activities that build physical skills, coordination, and social connection.
Zumba Gold®
Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. Learn easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Breathe & Reset
Bookings essential. Combining gentle movement with a focus on effective pranayama breathwork techniques to help reduce stress, improve focus, and support overall wellbeing.
Beginner line dancing
Bookings essential. Improve your memory, stay active, and have fun at the same time. It's a fantastic way to make new friends, and no partner is required. Everyone is welcome.
Beginner adult run squad
Come and try running with fully accredited coaches. Learn techniques that will help you run stronger and smarter. These sessions focus on technique, speed, endurance and fun. All levels welcome.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime.
Salsation
Bookings essential. Salsation is here to make you sweat to the hot beats of Latino music. Salsation is fitness meets salsa and is a popular dance originating in the Caribbean commonly used at social events. With worldwide fame, this rhythm will make you move your feet and hips while you get fit. Suitable for all ages and even those with two left feet.
Pilates
Pilates helps you strengthen and stretch simultaneously through core-based exercises. Join anytime. This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.
Forest bathing yoga
Bookings essential. Join us on the platform of the senses trail surrounded by bushland for an hour of forest bathing yoga. Allow your senses to absorb the beautiful forests while stretching and strengthening your body mindfully. Suitable for all abilities.
Move, stretch and breathe
Enjoy a gentle blend of movement, yoga and breathing techniques to increase your cardio, flexibility, strength and balance. All levels catered for.This is a GOLD event suitable for seniors.