Australia’s premier museum of modern and contemporary art, opened in 2006 within Brisbane’s South Bank cultural precinct and home to the nation’s only cinémathèque housed in an art museum.
At a glance
GOMA occupies a purpose-built facility of over 25,000 square metres on Kurilpa Point, adjacent to the Queensland Art Gallery and State Library of Queensland. The gallery anchors the cultural institutions that face the Brisbane River and the city’s CBD.
History
The Gallery of Modern Art opened its doors on 2 December 2006, establishing itself immediately as Australia’s largest museum dedicated to modern and contemporary practice. Its creation reflected Brisbane’s ambitions to develop the South Bank precinct as a major cultural destination.
What you see
Designed by Sydney architecture firm Architectus, the building contains exhibition galleries totalling 25,000 square metres, with the largest single gallery spanning 1,100 square metres. The structure’s riverside location offers visual integration with Brisbane’s landscape and urban skyline.
Cultural significance
GOMA holds a singular place in Australian cultural infrastructure as the only art museum to house a cinémathèque—a specialized facility dedicated to film preservation, exhibition and scholarship. The gallery’s scale and programming position it as a vital venue for contemporary artistic discourse in the Asia-Pacific region.
Key facts
- Country: Australia
- City: Brisbane, Queensland
- Coordinates: -27.470606, 153.017235
- Opened: 2 December 2006
- Floor area: 25,000+ square metres
- Architect: Architectus (Sydney)
Practical information & getting there
GOMA is located within the Queensland Cultural Centre on South Bank, Brisbane, adjacent to the Queensland Art Gallery. The precinct is accessible by public transport, with South Bank Station serving the cultural quarter. Visit the official QAGOMA website for current opening hours, exhibitions and admission fees.
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