Big Things

An exhibition about 12 of Queensland's giant roadside attractions, using photos, film, building plans and objects to tell their history and the locals who dreamt them up and kept them standing.

A free exhibition at State Library of Queensland in South Brisbane.

The short version

59 dates between 11 Dec and 7 Feb. The next one is in 59 days, Fri 11 Dec at 9am. Each session runs for 8 hours. It's free and there's no need to book.

When: 59 dates to 7 Feb
Cost: Free
Booking: Just turn up
Suits: Not stated
Setting: At the venue
Type: Art, Community

59 upcoming dates

Fri 11 Dec9am
Sat 12 Dec10am
Sun 13 Dec10am
Mon 14 Dec9am
Tue 15 Dec9am
Wed 16 Dec9am
Thu 17 Dec9am
Fri 18 Dec9am
Sat 19 Dec10am
Sun 20 Dec10am

+ 49 more

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