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 in Brisbane

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

What is Open Australia Day – Jan 26^th 2019 in Brisbane

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

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 5pm
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. Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Toowong 10am – 4pm (not open Mondays)
7. Ipswich Art Gallery, Ipswich 10am – 5pm
8. The Workshops Rail Museum, Ipswich 9.30am – 4pm
9. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm
10. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4.30pm
11. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
12. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9.30am – 4.30pm

What is Open Good Friday 2019 in Brisbane

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

What is Open on Easter Sunday 2019 in Brisbane

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 5pm
3. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 5pm
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. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4.30pm
10. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
11. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9.30am – 4.30pm

What is Open Easter Monday 2019 for Families in Brisbane?

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 5pm
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. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4.30pm
10. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
11. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9.30am – 4.30pm

What is Open ANZAC Day – 25^th April 2019 in Brisbane?

Try these Anzac Day Activities for Kids

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane – 1 – 5pm
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 1.30pm – 5pm
3. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 1.30pm – 5pm
4. Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, South Brisbane – 12pm – 5pm
5. State Library of Queensland, South Bank – 10am – 5pm
6. Ipswich Art Gallery, Ipswich 12pm – 5pm
7. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 1.30pm – 5pm
8. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane 12pm – 4.30pm
9. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 1.30pm – 5pm
10. DFO – Airport Shopping – 1.00pm – 6.00pm
11. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 1.30pm – 4.30pm

What is Open Labour Day – Monday May 7 2019 in Brisbane?

Read our Top 15 Things to Do this Labour Day Long Weekend here

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 5pm
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. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4.30pm
10. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
11. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9.30am – 4.30pm

What is Open on the Brisbane Ekka Holiday 2019?

20 Things to do other than the 2019 EKKA public holiday in Brisbane

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 5pm
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. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4.30pm
10. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
11. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9.30am – 4.30pm

What is Open today – Queen’s Birthday 2019?

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 5pm
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. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 4.30pm
10. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm
11. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9.30am – 4.30pm

What is Open Christmas Day – Dec 25^th 2019?

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1. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm
2. South Bank Parklands
3. Wheel of Brisbane
4. South Bank Cineplex
5. Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and Lookout
6. Kookaburra Showboat Cruise

What is Open on Boxing Day – Dec 26^th 2019?

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

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 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