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Saturday 10am - 4:15pm Sunday 10am - 4:15pm

Queensland Maritime Museum

Name: Queensland Maritime Museum
Address: 412 Stanley Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, AU
Telephone: +61738445361
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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Visit one of Australia's largest maritime museums and discover historic vessels of all shapes and sizes. QMM is a great outing for the whole family, where you can explore our big exhibits such as the warship HMAS Diamantina, pearl lugger Penguin and Jessica Watson's yacht Ella's Pink Lady.

04/09/2026

🔥 Last Chance! Riverfire Tickets Selling Fast
Experience Riverfire from a private riverside viewing area at the Queensland Maritime Museum this Saturday 5 September.
Unbeatable views. Space to relax. A perfect night on the river.

🎟 Adults $50 | Children $25
Up to 10 tickets per booking
Limited tickets left - don’t miss out.

🍕 Pizza & Drinks Available for Purchase
Viking Pizza will be onsite serving fresh, hot pizzas — including gluten‑free bases, vegan cheese, and dietary‑friendly options. Drinks will also be available to buy throughout the evening.

🎫 Book your tickets now:
https://www.trybooking.com/1642522

ℹ️ More information available on our website:
https://maritimemuseum.com.au/public-tickets-for-riverfire-2026-at-qmm/

03/09/2026

LAST CHANCE for Riverfire Tickets!
This is your final opportunity to secure a private riverside viewing spot for Brisbane Riverfire, happening Saturday 5 September 2026 at the Queensland Maritime Museum, South Bank.

Enjoy Riverfire from a spacious riverside area with a stunning vantage point to see:
✨ The full Riverfire fireworks display
✨ The glowing Brisbane skyline
✨ Aerial flyovers and river activity
✨ All the magic without the crowds

🎟 Tickets:
• Adults: $50
• Children (under 15): $25
• Maximum 5 tickets per booking
• Sales close midday Friday 4 September 2026 — limited tickets remaining

🍕 Pizza & Drinks:
Pizzas and drinks are available for purchase on the night.
Viking Pizza will be onsite serving fresh pizzas with:
• Gluten‑free bases
• Vegan cheese
• Dietary‑friendly options

✨ Bring your family, bring your friends, and enjoy Riverfire with unbeatable river views.

🎫 Book now before ticket sales close:
https://www.trybooking.com/1642522

ℹ️ More information available on our website:
https://maritimemuseum.com.au/public-tickets-for-riverfire-2026-at-qmm/

01/09/2026

Watch Riverfire from Your Own Private Riverside Space! Brisbane’s iconic Riverfire lights up the sky on Saturday 5 September 2026, and this year you can experience it from a riverside viewing area at the Queensland Maritime Museum at Southbank.

Set right on the river’s edge, you’ll have an incredible vantage point to see:
✨ The full Riverfire fireworks display
✨ The glowing Brisbane skyline
✨ The aerial flyovers and river activity
✨ All the action without the crowds

🎟 Tickets:
• Adults: $50
• Children (under 15): $25
• Maximum 5 tickets per booking
• Limited tickets available - secure yours now before they sell out!

🍕 Pizza & Drinks:
You’ll be able to purchase pizza and drinks! Viking Pizza will be onsite serving fresh pizzas with:
• Gluten free bases
• Vegan cheese
• Dietary friendly options

✨ Bring your family, bring your friends, and enjoy Riverfire with comfort, space, and unbeatable river views.

🎫 Book now — limited spots available!
https://www.trybooking.com/1642522

31/08/2026

Maritime Mysteries Mondays: some river stories begin with a single light in the distance. Before modern navigation, a misplaced signal, a lantern swinging in bad weather, or a warning misunderstood in the dark could change the course of a journey.

Visit the museum and discover how sailors read the river when every light mattered, and every decision carried a story of its own.

30/08/2026

The Lighthouse Keepers Who Watched the Sea! Long before GPS and digital navigation, lighthouse keepers stood watch through storms, darkness, and nights that felt endless. Their light was not just a beacon. It was a lifeline. A single flash could mean the difference between danger and home.

Step into our lighthouse exhibit and experience the quiet bravery of the people who kept the coast safe when no one else could.

Which coastal light has guided your memories? Perhaps a childhood holiday, a stormy night, or a landmark you still look for on the horizon.

29/08/2026

Women Steering Australia’s Maritime Future

Australia’s maritime future is being shaped by remarkable women — commanders, captains, engineers, pilots and navigators who continue to push boundaries.

Our Women at Sea gallery celebrates leaders like:
⚓ Commander Jenny Datz, Royal Australian Navy
⚓ Liz Datson, Ship’s Master
⚓ Suzannah Vaughan, Tanker Captain
⚓ Josephine Clark, Harbour Master & Marine Pilot

Their achievements show that the maritime world is not just a place of history — it’s a place of opportunity.

Visit QMMA to discover the women steering Australia’s maritime future.

28/08/2026

The girl who sailed the world! At just sixteen, Jessica Watson sailed into history solo, non stop and unassisted around the world in Ella’s Pink Lady.

Battling 10 metre waves, 60 knot winds and 210 days at sea, Jessica showed Australia (and the world) what determination looks like. Her journey wasn’t just a record it was a message that courage has no age limit.

Today, her iconic yacht and story are proudly displayed at QMM, inspiring young adventurers, sailors, and dreamers every day.

Jessica’s legacy reminds us that the ocean rewards those who dare.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0gNt8PIam0

27/08/2026

Women Who Shapes Australia’s Seas - From wartime service to engineering breakthroughs, women have shaped Australia’s maritime story in ways that are often overlooked — but always extraordinary.

At the Queensland Maritime Museum, our Women at Sea exhibits honour trailblazers who broke barriers, commanded vessels, decoded messages, saved lives, and kept Australia’s coastlines safe.

From Coastwatcher Ruby Boye Jones, to electrical engineering pioneer Florence Violet McKenzie, to the women of the W.R.A.N.S., their courage and skill changed the course of maritime history.

Their stories continue to inspire new generations — on land and at sea. Come explore their legacy at QMMA.

Photo credits: Royal Australian Navy
Copyright: WRNAS Navy Womens Association NSW

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24/08/2026

Maritime Mysteries Mondays: many people pass near the dry dock without realising how much history sits beneath and beside them. Once, this was a place of urgency, repair, and river industry — where vessels, workers, sparks, and stories shaped Brisbane’s maritime past.

23/08/2026

Tools That Built a Nation: shipwrights once shaped timber by hand, using strength, precision, and artistry to bring vessels to life. Our tool collection showcases the craftsmanship behind every hull, join, and repair — from chisels to caulking irons.

Address

412 Stanley Street
South Brisbane, QLD
4101

Opening Hours

Saturday	10am - 4:15pm
Sunday	10am - 4:15pm

Telephone

+61738445361

Website

http://www.maritimemuseum.com.au/

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