Tour for visitors with low or no vision Presence

Olafur Eliasson, Denmark b.1967 / Riverbed 2014 (installation view, GOMA, 2019) / Water, rock (volcanic stones [blue basalt, basalt, lava], other stones, gravel, sand), wood, steel, plastic sheeting, hose, pumps / Purchased 2021. The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Charitable Trust / Collection: The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Charitable Trust, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © 2014 Olafur Eliasson / Photograph: N Harth © QAGOMA

Olafur Eliasson, Denmark b.1967 / Riverbed 2014 (installation view, GOMA, 2019) / Water, rock (volcanic stones [blue basalt, basalt, lava], other stones, gravel, sand), wood, steel, plastic sheeting, hose, pumps / Purchased 2021. The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Charitable Trust / Collection: The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Charitable Trust, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © 2014 Olafur Eliasson / Photograph: N Harth © QAGOMA / View full image

When

10.30 – 11.30 am, Thu 30 Apr 2026

Where

Gallery of Modern Art

Accessibility

  • Low Sensory/Relaxed
  • Audio Described

What to Expect

Admission

  • Adult

    $33.00

  • Member

    $27.00

  • Concession

    $29.00

  • Youth 13-25

    $24.00

  • Child 5-12

    $14.00

  • Groups 8+

    $28.00

  • Child 0-4

    Free

  • Multi Pass Adult (5-visit pass)

    $99.00

  • Multi Pass Concession (5-visit pass)

    $87.00

  • Multi Pass Member (5-visit pass)

    $81.00

  • Multi Pass Youth (5-visit pass) 13-25

    $72.00

  • Multi Pass Child (5-visit pass) 5-12

    $42.00
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About

This volunteer guided tour for visitors with low or no vision includes audio description and a tactile experience of the Olafur Eliasson: Presence.

Suitable for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Places are limited and bookings are essential. Exhibition ticket required.

Visitor enjoying a tactile tour at GOMA | Photograph: N Umek

Visitor enjoying a tactile tour at GOMA | Photograph: N Umek / View full image

It was great to touch some of the exhibits as it gives a better idea of size and placement in the space

Visitor on a tactile tour at GOMA

What to Expect

Here’s what to expect at this event.

Everyone is welcome! Please contact groupbookings@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

Sensory aspects

  • We try our best to minimise sound in the space, but sometimes there might be low level noise from a nearby artwork or the sounds of the Gallery.
  • If the event becomes overwhelming or stressful, earmuffs and sensory kits are available. Each kit contains a number of resources for self-regulation and calming. Please speak to a staff member for assistance.
  • The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks
  • This event will be photographed/filmed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed/filmed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival.