A new era of culture arrives in Rockhampton
experience everything on offer at rockhampton museum of art
The highly anticipated Rockhampton Museum of Art opened its doors on Friday 25th February 2022.
THE DETAILS
Located on Darumbal country in the heart of the Rockhampton Riverside Precinct, Rockhampton Museum of Art is the largest gallery in regional Queensland, home to a nationally significant collection including works from artists such as Sidney Nolan, Arthur Boyd, Russell Drysdale, John Coburn and Charles Blackman. The museum will also feature contemporary artists including the likes of Michael Zavros, Del Kathryn Barton, Richard Bell, Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori and Ben Quilty.
At six times the size of the previous gallery (The Rockhampton Art Gallery), Rockhampton Museum of Art consists of a lower gallery exhibition space, upper-level gallery, three education and access spaces, a retail shop and café (Hummingbird Café).
The opening exhibition Welcome Home celebrates the rich and vibrant collection that has defined the Rockhampton cultural scene for 45 years.
WHERE TO EAT
Take a break and refuel at the uber chic Hummingbird Café located on the ground floor of the Rockhampton Museum of Art. Serving up delicious coffee and tasty eats like berry french toast and middle eastern lamb flat bread, this trendy café is open for breakfast and lunch daily.
If tea is more your style, you can’t go past Riverston Tea Rooms for the perfect cuppa and sweet treat whilst dining under beautiful chandeliers.
Grab some fresh air and treat yourself to a chilled beverage on the deck at Boathouse and enjoy waterfront dining at its best.
Slide into Headricks Lane for a tasting paddle at their micro-brewery or indulge in a first class steak in their fine dining laneway restaurant. Their beautiful exposed brick décor and industrial chic vibes oozes character and charm.
WHERE TO STAY
Looking to make the most of your cultural immersion? Rockhampton offers a selection of boutique (CocoBrew Boutique Apartments) and contemporary hotels (Edge Apartment Hotel), luxury rooms (Empire Apartment Hotel), budget style (Criterion Hotel) and self-contained apartments (Quest Rockhampton) located on the southern side of the Fitzroy River (Tunuba), in walking distance to the Rockhampton Museum of Art and award-winning restaurants and bars.
View a full list of accommodation options here.
ART FOR DAYS
Still buzzing after experiencing Rockhampton’s newest kid on the culture block? Discover more of the region’s lively arts and culture scene with these top cultural experiences:
- Pay a visit to GALA Gallery, a commercial art gallery showcasing a stylistically varied group of emerging and established artists
- Visit Walter Reid Cultural Centre to discover local exhibitions, arts and crafts, pottery and more
- Take a guided tour at Dreamtime Cultural Centre for insight into the region's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage
- Step back in time at Rockhampton's Heritage Village and admire original homesteads, vintage cars, horse-drawn vehicles and antique print press works
Read our blog on Rockhampton's art and culture scene for the full lowdown.
ROCKY HIT LIST
Rockhampton Museum of Art may be the newest attraction in the region, but if you take the time to explore the museum’s host city you’ll find so much on offer.
From trophy barramundi to be caught in the heart of town, merry meerkats and cheeky chimps at the FREE zoo, world-class mountain bike trails, full-bull adventures, treetop boardwalks, river cruises and boutique shopping, exploring all that Rockhampton has to offer is a must while you're in town.
STAY IN THE KNOW
Follow the Rockhampton Museum of Art on Facebook and Instagram.
Head to rmoa.com.au to join the mailing list and jump onto rmoa.com.au/events to book in for the opening weekend activities.
The Rockhampton Museum of Art will be open from 9am – 4pm, 7 days a week.
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