Guided tours
Volunteer guides provide tours of selected exhibitions and the collection / Photograph: Mark Sherwood
Let our Volunteer Guides share their knowledge and passion for art while taking you on a tour to explore our special exhibitions and collection works. Tours are free and take approximately 30 to 40 minutes. Admission fees apply to some special exhibitions.
QAG
Until 14 June
Collection Highlights | 11.00am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
From 16 June
Quilts 1700-1945 | 11.00am, 11.15am, 1.00pm, 1.15pm | Free with exhibition ticket, meet inside the exhibition
Tours will highlight the social and historical aspects of the quilts on display
Collection Highlights | 2.00pm
GOMA
Please note there will be no guided tours at GOMA between 15 April and 24 May due to exhibition changeovers.
From 25 May (excluding 1 June)
Indigenous Australian Art Collection Highlights | 11.00am, 1.00pm
Gallery Highlights | 2.00pm
Tours at QAG leave from the Melbourne Street information desk, and tours at GOMA leave from the information desk in the entry foyer unless stated otherwise.
Volunteer guided tours for visitors with special needs
Tours for visitors with a vision impairment
These tours offer a narrated description of the visual elements of artworks and are led by a volunteer guide. Tours are available on weekdays from February to November. Advance notice of 15 days is required. To book a descriptive tour, call the Education Bookings Office on (07) 3840 7255 between 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday or email educationbookings@qagoma.qld.gov.au.
Tours for visitors with a hearing impairment
These tours are scheduled once a month from February to November. Assistive listening devices (FM system) are available. As the number of devices is limited, bookings in advance are essential. A minimum of 2 business days is required and bookings are subject to availability. To book, call the Education Bookings Office on (07) 3840 7255 between 8.30am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday or email educationbookings@qagoma.qld.gov.au.
Friday 24 May
Artist's Choice: Michael Zavros | 10.00am | Bookings required
Friday 21 June
Indigenous Australian Art Collection Highlights | 10.00am | Bookings required
Friday 26 July
Quilts 1700-1945 | 10.00am | Bookings required | Free with exhibition ticket
Tours for visitors who are Deaf
These volunteer guided tours are accompanied by an Auslan interpreter from Deaf Services Queensland. Tours are usually scheduled at QAG or GOMA on the last Sunday of the month from February to November. No bookings are required.
Sunday 26 May
Artist's Choice: Michael Zavros | 3.00pm | Meet your guide and interpreter at the Melbourne Street information desk, QAG
Sunday 30 June
Indigenous Australian Art Collection Highlights | 3.00pm | Meet your guide and interpreter at the GOMA information desk.
Sunday 28 July
Quilts 1700-1945 | 3.00pm | Purchase your exhibition ticket and meet your guide and interpreter at the Melbourne Street information desk, QAG
