Best Galleries in Brisbane (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 62 of the best galleries in Brisbane right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
Brisbane's galleries span major public collections and small independent spaces showing local artists. Entry is often free, making them an easy, low-cost outing — check for current exhibitions before you go.
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Royal Queensland Art Society
Galleries in South Bank, Brisbane.
Red Hill Gallery
Galleries in Paddington, Brisbane.
Eyefood Factory Australia
Galleries in New Farm, Brisbane.
VENTspace
Galleries in South Bank, Brisbane.
Aspire Gallery
Galleries in Paddington, Brisbane.
Arabella Wang Art Gallery
Galleries in South Bank, Brisbane.
Philip Bacon Galleries
Galleries in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
STUDIO MUSE BY GEORGIA
Galleries in Bulimba, Brisbane.
Griffith University Art Museum
Museums in South Bank, Brisbane.
Institute of Modern Art
Long-running museum featuring contemporary works by Australian & international artists, plus events.
FireWorks Gallery
Commercial gallery featuring works by contemporary indigenous & non-indigenous Australian artists.
Lethbridge Gallery
Galleries in Paddington, Brisbane.
Vacant Assembly
Museums in West End, Brisbane.
EDWINA CORLETTE
Galleries in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Field Trip
Galleries in Paddington, Brisbane.
Richard Randall Art Studio
Galleries in Toowong, Brisbane.
Side Gallery
Galleries in Paddington, Brisbane.
Art West Community Gallery
Galleries in Indooroopilly, Brisbane.
Galleries by suburb
Zoom in on the best galleries in Brisbane's most popular neighbourhoods.
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Read guide →Galleries in Brisbane — FAQs
What are the best galleries in Brisbane?+
Our top-rated galleries in Brisbane are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Brisbane galleries ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter galleries by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many galleries are listed in Brisbane?+
We currently feature 62 galleries across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.