Museum of Brisbane

On the 3rd floor of City Hall, this forward-thinking museum (museumofbrisbane.com.au) explores historic and modern aspects of Brisbane, offering fresh, progressive insights into Queensland's capital. Exhibitions to date have explored themes as varied as contemporary Brisbane fashion, the city's robust music scene and the relationship between architecture, art, people and place. The result is a snapshot of a metropolis much more complex than many give it credit for. The city's Indigenous and colonial histories are covered in the museum's introductory galleries, and the gift shop features art and design by makers around the state.