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The Old Museum

Name: The Old Museum
Address: Fortitude Valley, QLD, AU
Telephone: +61732574089
Price range: $

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Venue Office open by appointment Monday - Friday 0900-1500
Brisbane The Museum reopened to the public in its new home in 1900.

The Old Museum has been the site of cultural and educational facilities for over 110 years. The building was constructed in 1891 for the Queensland National Agricultural and Industrial Association. Due to financial problems encountered by the Association, the State Government took over the building in 1897 and leased the concert hall to the Brisbane City Council until the Brisbane City Hall was completed in 1930. From 1891 to 1930, the Old Museum Concert Hall was the main venue for concerts in Brisbane, including recitals by Dame Nellie Melba and Ignaz Paderewski. In 1899, works were carried out to enable the Queensland Museum to be transferred to the building. In 1930, the concert hall was transformed into the Queensland Art Gallery. The Art Gallery occupied the space until 1974 when the collection was moved to a temporary location in the city while a purpose-built gallery was completed on the South Bank. The Concert Hall space was then used by the Queensland Museum until it also moved to South Bank in 1987. QYO relocated its office and operations to the Old Museum at the beginning of 1989. The Queensland Government carried out major refurbishment works in the Old Museum Building in 1997, 1999 and 2005/2006. During the 1997 refurbishment program, the William Anderson organ was installed. The organ was built around 1890 and used in St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane from 1921 to 1987. The Old Museum Concert Hall and rehearsal spaces are available for hire. Enquiries should be directed to the Venue Manager, by phoning 07 3257 4089 or email:

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07/10/2026

Looking for weeknight entertainment? We have two great events this week - TONIGHT Tuesday 7 October, 7:00pm GILES HENDERSON WANNAN - Chamber Music for Flute, Viola & Harp. THURSDAY 8 October, 10:30am - MORNING MUSIC - featuring the national finalists and recitalists of the John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition. Tickets still available to purchase today or at the door.

UPCOMING Events Featured Oct 7 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm19:00 – 20:307:00 pm – 8:30 pm GILES HENDERSON WANNAN - Chamber Music for Flute Viola & Harp 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm19:00 – 20:307:00 pm – 8:30 pm Read more → 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm19:00 – 20:307:00 pm – 8:30 pm Oct 8 1...

29/09/2026

THE STARS OF TOMORROW TAKE TO THE STAGE!
On 11 October, experience an extraordinary afternoon of music as three exceptional young string soloists take the stage with the Queensland Youth Symphony for the prestigious John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition.

For more than 50 years, this competition has launched extraordinary careers — with past winners including Richard Tognetti, Nicholas Milton, Emily Sun and Ray Chen.

✨ Hear the talent. Feel the excitement. Discover the stars of tomorrow.

Featuring powerful concertos by Bartók, Schumann and Martinů, this is an afternoon of breathtaking musicianship you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Join us at 3pm on 11 October and be there when the next musical journey begins. Book your tickets now!

For over five decades, this prestigious event has provided a platform for exceptional emerging musicians, many of whom have gone on to achieve national and international recognition. Each year, three of the nation’s most talent…

10/09/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED! Please welcome back Courtney Marie Andrews. Touring in support of her latest long player, Valentine, she will play The Old Museum on Thursday 10th October 2026.

Tickets now on sale: https://oldmuseum.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/168866

09/09/2026

Presented by Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra

BPO’s second mainstage concert for 2026 offers a program of drama, colour, and emotional power.

CONDUCTOR: Matthew Wood

SOLOIST: Tim Munro (flute)

PROGRAM:

Aram Khachaturian | Masquerade Suite

Einojuhani Rautavaara | Concerto for Flute and Orchestra "Dances with the Winds", Op. 69

Dmitri Shostakovich | Symphony No. 5 in D minor

Tickets Available https://oldmuseum.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/161051

Saturday 19 September 7:30pm

25/08/2026

Queensland Youth Orchestras Big Band (QYO Big Band)
with Stretton State College Big Band; John Paul College Big Band; Brisbane Girls Grammar School Big Band

Get ready for a night of incredible live big band music at The Old Museum!

Join us for an evening featuring some of the most talented high school musicians from three schools across Brisbane, followed by a stellar performance from the Queensland Youth Orchestra Big Band.

Joined by Stretton State College Big Band, John Paul College Big Band & Brisbane Girls Grammar School Big Band.

Buy tickets - https://oldmuseum.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/168167

25/05/2026

Tickets still available!

Experience the power and passion of one of the greatest opera singers of all time with a special performance honouring the late Luciano Pavarotti.

‘VIVA PAVAROTTI’ with brilliant Australian tenor Paul Ettore Tabone, is part of the 4MBS Festival of Classics theme Celebrating the Art of Opera. Paul will be joined by baritone Jake Lyle, fresh from starring in the 'Phantom of the Opera' for Opera on the Harbour.

Book for this journey through some of operas greatest hits and celebrate the magic of Pavarotti with two of Australia’s greatest voices.

Saturday 30 May 7:30pm The Old Museum

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Address

Fortitude Valley, QLD

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+61732574089

Website

http://www.oldmuseum.au/

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