What is Open Today? | All Public Holidays in Brisbane

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 in Brisbane a comprehensive list of what is open on the public holidays in Brisbane, so you can keep them all busy and entertained. Stop wondering is anything open today? Yes, Yes there is. And we have listed all the places in Brisbane open today below. Enjoy!

Whats open today – Christmas Day – 25 December, 2023?

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1. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket.
2. South Bank Parklands
3. Roma Street Parklands 
4. South Bank Cineplex
5. Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and Lookout
6. Christmas Day Lunch Venues

What is open on Boxing Day – 26 December, 2023 ?

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

Find out how to get discounted entry every day to Australia Zoo – click here.

What is open New Year’s Day 1 January, 2023 in Brisbane?

1. Sciencentre’s Spark Lab, 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 9am – 4pm
7. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Fig Tree Pocket 9am – 5pm

What is open Australia Day – Thursday 26 January, 2023 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’s Spark Lab, 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 – 4pm
11. DFO – Airport Shopping – 10am – 6pm 
12. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane – 9.15am – 3.45pm 

Find out how to get free entry for your kids into Australia Zoo here.

What’s open today – Good Friday 2023 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 9am – 4pm 

Open Easter Sunday 2023 in Brisbane?

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 – 4pm 
11. DFO – Airport Shopping – 10am – 6pm 
12. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane – 9.15am – 3.45pm 

What is open today – Easter Monday 2023 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. Australia Zoo, Beerwah 9am – 5pm 
10. Walkabout Creek Discovery Centre – The Gap 9am – 4pm 
11. DFO – Airport Shopping – 10am – 6pm 
12. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane – 9.15am – 3.45pm 

What is open ANZAC Day – 25 April 2023 in Brisbane?

Try these Anzac Day Activities for Kids

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane – 1pm – 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 – 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 – 4pm 

What is open today – Labour Day – Monday 1 May in Brisbane?

Things to do on Labour day in Brisbane – read our detailed article!

1. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm 
2. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 9.30am – 5pm, last session time 3pm 
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 – 4pm 
11. DFO – Airport Shopping – 10am – 6pm 

What is open on the Brisbane Ekka 2023 holiday?

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 – 4pm
11. Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane – 9.15am – 3.45pm 
12. DFO – Airport Shopping – 10am – 6pm 

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What is open today – King’s Birthday 3 October 2023 in Brisbane?

1. Queensland Museum, South Brisbane 9.30am – 5pm
2. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane 10am – 5pm
3. Sciencentre, South Brisbane 10am – 4pm
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 – 4pm
10. DFO – Airport Shopping – 10am – 6pm 

What’s open today?

So, if you were wondering ‘what is open today?’ we totally have the best list in town for families with kids. There is never a shortage of great things open in Brisbane on a public holiday. But did we miss any?? Let us know in the comments!