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Brisbane Open House 2025 is almost here, and with 90 buildings and events across the city, we know it can be hard to choose where to start. So we’ve rounded up a few buildings, tours, and moments that you won’t want to miss.

Whether you’re keen on history, architecture, music, or behind-the-scenes peeks, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a handy guide to some of the highlights across the weekend!

If you need more information, please visit the Brisbane Open House Information Hub at King George Square, outside Brisbane City Hall, 9:00am – 1:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Our friendly team will be there with programs and information to help you plan your weekend!

SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS – 19 JULY

🗓️ Saturday – 19 July 2025

• Albert Street Uniting Church
  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Guided and self‑guided tours showcasing its neo-Gothic heritage and peaceful gardens.

• Ann Street Presbyterian Church
  9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Self‑guided access with historical insights and light refreshments.

• Archerfield Airport
  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Guided visits to hangars and aviation displays; check platform for tour start locations.

• Arup Office
  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Guided tours exploring regenerative workplace design.

• Bates Smart Studio
  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Two expert talks at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, plus self‑guided studio viewing.

• BVN – The Annex
  Tours start at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00, each lasting ~45 minutes. No booking required.

• Cox Architecture – Old Mineral House
  Tours at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM include a talk followed by a walking tour over Kangaroo Point Green Bridge.

• MacArthur Museum
  10:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Self‑guided exploration of Brisbane’s WWII heritage.

• Milton House
  9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Take a self‑guided tour of this heritage house that is not often open to the public.

• Museum of Nursing History
  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Self‑guided tours will show the history of nursing heritage in Brisbane!

• Our Lady of Victories, Bowen Hills
  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Guided tours of interwar Gothic church architecture.

• Populous Studio at Collin House
  9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Guided studio tours; photography not permitted.

• QAGOMA
  GOMA will host two films in Cinema B: Office Baroque at 1.30pm and Columbus at 3pm. Both screenings are free and will be preceded with an introduction by QAGOMA Film Curator Victoria Wareham.

• Raymont Residential College
  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Self‑guided exploration of student housing history.

• St Augustine’s Anglican Church
  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Tour this beautiful church and enjoy the Brisbane Municipal Concert Band at 3:00pm.

• Thomas Dixon Centre
  8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Enjoy music and tours throughout the day at this incredible venue.

• Wilson Architects
  9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Guided tours of their design studio.

🗓️ Sunday – 20 July 2025

• BSPN Architecture
  10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Self‑guided access to a contemporary design practice.

• Commissariat Store
  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Self‑guided tour through one of Brisbane’s oldest convict-built structures.

• Old Government House (QUT)
  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Guided heritage tours of Queensland’s first governors’ residence.

• Parliament House
  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Self‑guided access with children’s activities and refreshments. Enjoy the Brisbane Pipe Band from 10am!

• Savoir Faire and Pip Theatre
  8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Full-day access with theatre performances, studio tours and face painting!

• St Laurence’s College
  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Guided tours of heritage school buildings.

• Wolston Farmhouse
  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Self‑guided exploration of a 19th-century farmhouse.

🗓️ Open Both Days

• Brisbane City Hall (Museum of Brisbane & Shingle Inn)
  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Tours of the hall, museum exhibits, and tearoom. Enjoy the South East Queensland Symphonic Winds in the Main Auditorium on Sunday from 2pm.

• Cathedral and Chapel of St Stephen
  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Self‑guided visits; organ recitals on Sunday at 2:00 & 3:00 PM.

• City Tabernacle Baptist Church
  9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Guided tours and historical discussion on both days.

• Loucas Zahos Architects
  10:00AM – 1:00pm – Take a Guided Tour of this beautiful new studio in Teneriffe.

• Masonic Memorial Centre
  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Self‑guided access to Neoclassical architecture and historical displays.

• St John’s Cathedral
  SAT 10AM – 2PM and SUN 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Belltower tours and cathedral access.

• St Barnabas Anglican Church
  10:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Guided tours of East Brisbane’s heritage venue.

• St Paul’s Presbyterian Church
  12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Guided tours with heritage music and stained glass.

• UQ Brisbane City
  SAT – 9:00AM – 4:00PM | Guided tours highlighting adaptive urban campus design.
  SUN – 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Enjoy a Brass Band musical performance on Sunday at 12:00pm.

Whatever your interest, make sure to wear comfy shoes, and check building pages for their specific access details. Some venues don’t require bookings — others still have some tickets left.

This is just a selection of highlights. Many more buildings and activities are happening across the weekend. For the full list, booking information, accessibility details, and up-to-date schedules, visit see our Buildings and Event pages.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Brisbane Open House 2025 — July 19 & 20!

📍 Full details and schedule: brisbaneopenhouse.com.au

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