Museum of Brisbane (MoB) explores contemporary and historic

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, Australia, and its people through a program of art and social history exhibitions, workshops, talks, tours and children's activities. Located on Level 3, of

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in the city's CBD, the

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and its staff are highly regarded for their innovation and contemporary international practice across the museum and gallery sector. The recipient of a number of major awards during its brief history, the Museum has been twice been awarded the top honour at the prestigious ''Museums and Galleries National Awards'' as well as multiple ''Queensland Museum and Gallery Achievement Awards'', ''Museums Australia Multimedia and Publications Design Awards'' and ''National Trust of Queensland Awards''.

History

Museum of Brisbane (MoB) was opened in October 2003 and occupied a space on the ground floor of City Hall. The museum replaced the Brisbane City Gallery which opened in 1977. In 2010, when City Hall closed for

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, the Museum was relocated to Ann Street. On 6 April 2013 the Museum was reopened after returning to City Hall where it now occupies a purpose-built space on the building's third floor. Since its reopening the Museum has been an independent, not-for-profit arts organisation overseen by a

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chaired by

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Collection

The Museum of Brisbane manages two collections, the Museum of Brisbane Collection and the City of Brisbane Collection. The

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was created in 1859 when the

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which preceded the

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) was founded. It has grown to have more than 9,000 items including commissioned works by local artists, the largest textile collection from designers Easton Pearson and historical objects.

Visiting

Museum of Brisbane is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, except for

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, and

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, when it is closed. The Museum also closes on Monday's during school term for MoB Learn Mondays. Entry to the Museum is free, except for special exhibitions and programs. The nearest

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to the Museum is

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, while

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and Roma Street are the nearest train stations. Paid parking is available in the King George Square Car Park, which is located underneath

References

External links

Official site
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