Old Government House and William Robinson Gallery
A restored 1860s governor's mansion, museum and art gallery — free, 4.6 stars from 280-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Old Government House is one of Brisbane's most significant heritage buildings, with a 4.6-star average from more than 280 reviews.
The restored 1860s governor's mansion is now a museum, home to the William Robinson Gallery and a chic cafe — a genuinely elegant slice of the city's history, and entry is free. The strong feedback reflects how rewarding visitors find it.
It sits on the QUT Gardens Point campus at the edge of the CBD, beside the City Botanic Gardens and an easy walk from the city. It suits history and art lovers, a quiet cultural outing or a coffee in lovely surrounds — and it's worth checking opening hours before you go.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 14:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 74
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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