Island adventures
You may know of Brisbane's nearby islands but often haven't visited in a while. Our island adventures include special access to private buildings, and enjoyable walks designed with expert architects and historians. These experiences provide a break from the every day, letting you take a deeper look or go for a longer walk.
Brisbane Open welcomes you to go see that architectural treasure hidden in plain sight. With new tours coming in the future, we will welcome you back to explore more places and spaces and share the stories. We know you these immersive tours will bring out the design expert or heritage explorer in you. Join us.
Paddington Architecture & Culture: 18/10/2020
The ubiquitous Queenslander, art deco theatre, a tramway long since gone, workers’ cottages and new buildings with small hilly back streets in between makes up the intriguing mix…
Brisbane Open House 2021
Brisbane Open House is a free annual event. We provide residents and visitors with the rare opportunity to discover the hidden wealth of architecture, engineering and history in…
Forgotten Type Tours: Woolloongabba 17/10/2020
Discover building names, “ghost signs” and other text remnants that uncover the hidden history of Brisbane’s heritage buildings. Come and see the architectural treasure hidden in plain sight.…
Paddington Architecture & Culture: 11/10/2020 (Tour Finished)
The ubiquitous Queenslander, art deco theatre, a tramway long since gone, workers’ cottages and new buildings with small hilly back streets in between makes up the intriguing mix…
Forgotten Type Tours: Fortitude Valley 10/10/2020 (Tour Finished)
Newly developed for Brisbane Open, welcome to the Fortitude Valley Forgotten Type tour. Walk Fortitude Valley with Elliott Bledsoe, our Forgotten Type expert, discovering building names, “ghost signs”…
St Helena Island Adventure with Judy Watson & Cathy Keys 03/10/20 (Past)
Meet artist Judy Watson and researcher Catherine Keys. Enjoy a catered boat trip to St Helena Island. See the ruins at sunset. View Judy Watson’s Content here >>…
Paddington Architecture & Culture 27/09/2020 (Tour Finished)
The ubiquitous Queenslander, art deco theatre, a tramway long since gone, workers’ cottages and new buildings with small hilly back streets in between makes up the intriguing mix…
Forgotten Type views: City Rooftops 26/09/2020 (Tour Finished)
Join us for a special Brisbane Open Forgotten Type tour of the city rooftops. Come and see the architectural treasure hidden in plain sight. Discover building names, “ghost…
Ann St History Walk + Masonic Grand Lodge: 22/09/2020
Ann Street is unique in the world for its combined history and architecture. Explore Ann Street history, and culture through the eyes of senior historian Mary Howells. Discuss…
Forgotten Type tours: Burnett Lane (Tour Finished)
Discover building names, “ghost signs” and other text remnants that uncover the hidden history of Brisbane’s heritage buildings. Come and see the architectural treasure hidden in plain sight.…
Paddington Architecture & Culture 13/09/2020 //SOLD OUT//
This event has sold out – two more tours are available. Sundays 27 September and 11 October 9.30am start – 11am finish near Lang Park. The ubiquitous Queenslander,…
Minjerribah (Straddie) Architecture tour 12/09/2020 //SOLD OUT//
As part of the Brisbane Open Tours initiative, Brisbane Open House is proud to present exclusive tours of selected island properties. This tour is presented in conjunction with…