Are you wondering what is open today in Brisbane and near you? Because it’s always challenging to find something to do on public holidays with kids, we stepped in to help local families.

We’ve done the hard work for you and compiled an up to date list of what is open today, a comprehensive list of what is open on the public holidays in Brisbane, so you can keep them all busy and entertained. Enjoy!

What is Open New Year’s Day 1st January 2021 in Brisbane?

1. 1. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm
   2. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm
   3. Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane – 10am – 5pm
   4. The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich 9.30am – 4pm
   5. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
   6. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9.30am – 4.30pm
   7. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm

Find out how to get discounted entry every day to Lone Pine – click here.

What is Open Australia Day – Jan 26^th 2021 in Brisbane?

We always love to spend Australia Day on one of Brisbane’s local beaches. You can find out more about them here.

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane, 10am – 5pm
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm
3. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm
4. Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane – 10am – 5pm
5. State Library of Queensland, South Bank – 10am – 5pm
6. Ipswich Art Gallery, Ipswich 10am – 5pm
7. The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich 9.30am – 4pm
8. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm
9. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
10. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9am – 4.15pm

What is Open today – Good Friday 2021 in Brisbane?

Note: Due to COVID-19 you may be required to book ahead.

1. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm 
2. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm 
3. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9am – 4.15pm 

What is Open Easter Sunday 2021 in Brisbane?

Note: Due to COVID-19 you may be required to book ahead.

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm 
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm 
3. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm 
4. Queensland Gallery of Modern, South Brisbane Art – 10am – 5pm 
5. State Library of Queensland, South Bank – 10am – 5pm 
6. Ipswich Art Gallery, Ipswich 10am – 5pm 
7. The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich 9.30am – 4pm 
8. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm 
9. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
10. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9am – 4.15pm 
11. DFO – Airport Shopping – 10am – 6pm 

What is Open today – Easter Monday 2021 for Families in Brisbane?

Note: Due to COVID-19 you may be required to book ahead.

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm 
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 5pm 
3. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm 
4. Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane – 10am – 5pm 
5. State Library of Queensland, South Bank – 10am – 5pm 
6. Ipswich Art Gallery, Ipswich 10am – 5pm 
7. The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich 9.30am – 4pm 
8. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm 
9. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm 
10. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9am – 4.15pm 
11. DFO – Airport Shopping – 10am – 6pm 

What is Open ANZAC Day – 25^th April 2021 in Brisbane?

Try these Anzac Day Activities for Kids

Note: Due to COVID-19 you may be required to book ahead.

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane – 1 – 5pm 
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 1.30pm – 4pm 
3. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 1.30pm – 4pm 
4. Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane – 12pm – 5pm 
5. State Library of Queensland, South Bank – 12pm – 5pm 
6. Ipswich Art Gallery, Ipswich 12pm – 5pm 
7. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 1.30pm – 5pm 
8. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 1.30pm – 5pm 
9. DFO – Airport Shopping – 1pm – 6pm 
10. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 1.30pm – 4.30pm 

What is Open ANZAC Day Public Holiday – 26^th April 2021 in Brisbane?

Note: Due to COVID-19 you may be required to book ahead.

1. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm 
2. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm 
3. Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane – 10am – 5pm 
4. State Library of Queensland, South Bank – 10am – 5pm 
5. Ipswich Art Gallery, Ipswich 10am – 5pm 
6. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm 
7. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm 

What is Open today – Labour Day – Monday 3rd May 2021 in Brisbane?

Read our Top 10 Things to Do this Labour Day Long Weekend here

Note: Due to COVID-19 you may be required to book ahead.

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm 
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm 
3. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm 
4. Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane – 10am – 5pm 
5. State Library of Queensland, South Bank – 10am – 5pm 
6. Ipswich Art Gallery, Ipswich – 10am – 5pm 
7. The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich – 9.30am – 4pm 
8. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket – 9am – 5pm 
9. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane – 9.15am – 3.45pm 
10. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm 
11. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9am – 4.15pm 

What is Open on the Brisbane Ekka Holiday 2021?

UPDATE: The EKKA public holiday was postponed and now will fall on Friday, 29 October 2021. The new public holiday applies to the Local Government Areas of Brisbane, the Scenic Rim and Moreton.

20 Things to do other than the EKKA public holiday in Brisbane

Note: Due to COVID-19 you may be required to book ahead.

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4pm
3. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 5pm
4. Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane – 10am – 5pm
5. State Library of Queensland, South Bank – 10am – 5pm
6. Ipswich Art Gallery, Ipswich 10am – 5pm
7. The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich 9.30am – 4pm
8. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm
9. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
10. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9am – 4.15pm

What is Open today – Queen’s Birthday 4th October 2021 in Brisbane?

Update: Due to COVID-19, most venues now require you to pre-book a session to manage social distancing.

1. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 2.30pm. 
2. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm
3. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 10am – 2pm
4. Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane – 10am – 5pm
5. State Library of Queensland, South Bank – 10am – 5pm
6. The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich 9.30am – 4pm
7. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm
8. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
9. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9am – 4.15pm

What is Open today – Christmas Day – Dec 25^th 2021?

Click for the FULL list of ‘What is Open on Christmas Day?’

1. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket. Find out how to get discounted entry every day to Lone Pine – click here.
2. South Bank Parklands
3. Roma Street Parklands 
4. South Bank Cineplex
5. Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and Lookout
6. Kookaburra Showboat Cruise
7. Christmas Day Lunch Venues

What is Open on Boxing Day – Dec 26^th 2021?

1. The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich 9.30am – 4pm
2. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
3. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9.30am – 4.30pm
4. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm

Find out how to get discounted entry every day to Lone Pine – click here.

So, if you were wondering ‘what is open today?’ we totally have the best list in town for families with kids. But did we miss any?? Let us know in the comments!

One response to “What is Open Today | Public Holiday in Brisbane?”

1. Gail says:

   3/11/2015 at 9:43 pm

   I didn’t know there was so much open on public holidays! Thanks.

   Reply