The Old Museum

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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 co

mpleted 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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Tickets still available!Experience the power and passion of one of the greatest opera singers of all time with a special...
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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03/05/2026

Nathan Cavaleri at The Old Museum on May 7 - BLUES, STORIES AND SERIOUS GUITAR WORK - Stripped Down Amped Up — a raw, intimate and high-energy night of new blues, rock, folk and storytelling.

Nathan has lived a life few musicians could imagine. He was touring the world from the age of eight, and has performed alongside names including B.B. King, Jimmy Barnes and Diesel. After stepping away from the spotlight, he has returned to the stage with a renewed sense of purpose, bringing the full weight of that journey into every performance. This show is both stripped back and amped up — close enough to feel personal, but still full of the fire and guitar work Nathan is known for.

Between songs, Nathan shares stories from the road, from childhood fame, and from the quieter moments that shaped him as an artist and person. The result is a live show that feels real, human and deeply connected. Expect blistering guitar, soulful vocals, honest storytelling and the kind of performance that stays with you.
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William Crighton joins us this Saturday for his Colonial Drift album launch. Come buy your tickets today.
09/04/2026

William Crighton joins us this Saturday for his Colonial Drift album launch. Come buy your tickets today.

'Further Down the Road' is the first single from William Crighton's much anticipated 4th studio album 'Colonial Drift' out March 20th via ABC Music. 'Further...

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