Brisbane Open House
Old Government House returns for Brisbane Open House on Sunday 20 July 2025.
Step inside Queensland's historic gem, where every room tells a story.
Visitor information
Built as a residence for the first Governor of Queensland, Old Government House is now a museum that is free and open to the public Tuesday to Friday 10AM to 4PM and Sunday 10AM to 2PM.
History of the house
Learn more about the history of Old Government House
Numinous: The Landscape Paintings of William Robinson
1 October 2024 – 31 August 2025
Take a tour
A one-hour guided tour is available on request
Getting here
Old Government House is situated at QUT, next to the Botanic Gardens in the Brisbane CBD.