Information for visitors with Autism or Sensory Sensitivity

In accordance with Queensland Government guidelines effective 17 Dec 2021, everyone aged 16 years
and over must show proof they are fully vaccinated or have an exemption. Contact tracing details are also required to enter the gallery.
While facemasks are not currently mandatory, Queensland Health recommends wearing them in crowded spaces or when physical distance cannot be maintained. Check current guidelines before visiting.
The exhibitions and displays change periodically. Some gallery spaces include artworks with sound and moving images.
Lighting levels vary depending upon the type of artwork on display. Some spaces are brightly lit and others are dimly lit.
Check the website calendar to find out what’s on for a particular date. Gallery maps indicate the location of current exhibitions.
The Children’s Art Centre offers interactive installations, artist projects and activities for kids and families.
The temperature in both galleries is maintained between 21 and 22 degrees. Some visitors wear an extra layer of clothing for warmth.
The air conditioning vents are at floor level in GOMA and in or near the ceilings in QAG.
Food and drinks cannot be consumed inside the gallery. There is a cloakroom located at each entrance.
Any items such as backpacks or large bags that are not allowed in the gallery can be stored in the cloakroom.
Touching artworks can cause damage and so we ask visitors to keep at least an arm’s length away.
Some bathrooms have sensor lights which activate when you enter and electronic hand dryers which are noisy when used.
Some bathrooms and lifts may play music soundtracks.
The most popular visit time for school groups is between 10.00am and 1.30pm during school term.
On most days, the galleries are less crowded after 3.00pm.
Announcements are made over a PA system to inform visitors of programs that are about to commence and also when the gallery is about to close at the end of the day

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