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Brisbane Portrait Prize 2026 volunteer tours

A volunteer guide leads a walk through the Brisbane Portrait Prize exhibition and talks you through the portraits on show. Just turn up shortly before it starts.

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

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The short version

35 dates between 13 Oct and 8 Nov. The next one is today, Tue 13 Oct at 10:30am. Each session runs for 30 minutes. It's free and there's no need to book.

When
35 dates to 8 Nov
Cost
Free
Booking
Just turn up
Suits
Not stated
Setting
At the venue
Type
Tours, Art

35 upcoming dates

+ 25 more

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On nowto 18 Oct

Our pickArchie Moore

A huge chalk-on-blackboard family tree tracing Archie Moore's Kamilaroi and Bigambul kin across 65,000 years, set around a still pool remembering First Nations deaths in custody. It won the Golden Lion in Venice.

Gallery of Modern Art · South Brisbane

On nowto 8 Nov

Art Box for Kids

Children learn about First Nations designer Shannon Brett, whose label LORE makes clothes for the runway, then use coloured pencils and card to design a model and outfits in patterns that mean something to them.

Gallery of Modern Art · South Brisbane

On nowto 25 Oct

City Before Our Eyes

An exhibition of paintings, video and sculpture about city life, from towering skylines and cramped flats to dreary offices, long commutes and the small odd moments people notice on the street.

Gallery of Modern Art · South Brisbane

On nowto 14 Nov

Exploring Toys

$8

Students take on the role of designers, working in teams to build their own display from toys in the museum's collection.

Queensland Museum · South Brisbane