Museum

MacArthur Museum-Brisbane

📍 Level 8, MacArthur Chambers, 201 Edward Street, Brisbane

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Quick Facts

Location: Australia, Brisbane
Category: Museum
Duration: About 1 hour
Opening Hours: Monday Groups by appointment only · Tuesday 10:00-15:00 · Wednesday Groups by appointment only · Thursday 10:00-15:00 · Friday Groups by appointment only · Saturday Groups by appointment only · Sunday 10:00-15:00 · The visiting page says the museum is open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10am to 3pm and at other times for groups by appointment, advises allowing at least an hour for the exhibits, and warns that each lift carries only 11 people so groups need time to get up together. Booking goes to 07 3211 7052 on opening days or [email protected], or online.
Ticket Price: Adult: Adult entry, from 17 years, 10 dollars · Senior: Seniors pay 5 dollars, listed as the Senior Pensioner discount at half price · A family ticket is 20 dollars and group entry is 5 dollars a person, also marked 50 percent off, and the page states that concession cards are accepted here. The museum is run by volunteers of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, with separate pages for group and school visits.
Address: Level 8, MacArthur Chambers, 201 Edward Street, Brisbane
Coordinates: -27.4715, 153.0265

Introduction

The MacArthur Museum Brisbane is located in MacArthur Chambers (the former AMP Building) at the corner of Queen and Edward Streets in central Brisbane. During World War II, General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in the South West Pacific Area, moved his headquarters to Brisbane on 20 July 1942 and operated from this nine-storey Edwardian building until November 1944. The museum reconstructs MacArthur's office; visitors can sit at the table where MacArthur and his staff planned their campaigns, and explore how Brisbane served as an Allied command hub from 1939 to 1945. Exhibits cover the Pacific war and its impact on the city.

✨ Highlights

MacArthur's headquarters

Wartime HQ of General Douglas MacArthur as South West Pacific Area Commander from 1942 to 1944.

Reconstructed office

Visit a restored version of MacArthur's office and sit at the planners' table.

Pacific war story

Exhibits cover the background of the Pacific war and Brisbane's Allied command role.

Brisbane at war

Images and objects show how World War II reshaped the city and its people.

Edwardian landmark

Housed in the nine-storey historic MacArthur Chambers (formerly the AMP Building), itself a draw.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.

→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.

→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.

→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.

→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

→Transportation：Five minutes on foot from Central station, out at Ann and Edward and down Edward past Adelaide and Queen; stops 141 and 142 sit outside and taxis drop at the door.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	Groups by appointment only
Tuesday	10:00-15:00
Wednesday	Groups by appointment only
Thursday	10:00-15:00
Friday	Groups by appointment only
Saturday	Groups by appointment only
Sunday	10:00-15:00

The visiting page says the museum is open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10am to 3pm and at other times for groups by appointment, advises allowing at least an hour for the exhibits, and warns that each lift carries only 11 people so groups need time to get up together. Booking goes to 07 3211 7052 on opening days or [email protected], or online.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Adult entry, from 17 years, 10 dollars
Senior	Seniors pay 5 dollars, listed as the Senior Pensioner discount at half price
Child	Children and school groups pay 5 dollars

A family ticket is 20 dollars and group entry is 5 dollars a person, also marked 50 percent off, and the page states that concession cards are accepted here. The museum is run by volunteers of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, with separate pages for group and school visits.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open in scheduled sessions according to exhibitions; open hours vary, so confirm with official notices.; admission: Admission is charged; group and guided-tour pricing per official on-site notices..

• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.

• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of MacArthur Museum-Brisbane?

Monday: Groups by appointment only; Tuesday: 10:00-15:00; Wednesday: Groups by appointment only; Thursday: 10:00-15:00; Friday: Groups by appointment only; Saturday: Groups by appointment only; Sunday: 10:00-15:00; The visiting page says the museum is open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10am to 3pm and at other times for groups by appointment, advises allowing at least an hour for the exhibits, and warns that each lift carries only 11 people so groups need time to get up together. Booking goes to 07 3211 7052 on opening days or [email protected], or online.

How much is the admission for MacArthur Museum-Brisbane?

Adult: Adult entry, from 17 years, 10 dollars; Senior: Seniors pay 5 dollars, listed as the Senior Pensioner discount at half price; Child: Children and school groups pay 5 dollars; A family ticket is 20 dollars and group entry is 5 dollars a person, also marked 50 percent off, and the page states that concession cards are accepted here. The museum is run by volunteers of the Royal Historical Society of Queensland, with separate pages for group and school visits.

Any practical tips for visiting MacArthur Museum-Brisbane?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open in scheduled sessions according to exhibitions; open hours vary, so confirm with official notices.; admission: Admission is charged; group and guided-tour pricing per official on-site notices.. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.