Best Family Memberships For Brisbane Attractions

Annual passes and memberships for major attractions are a great way to explore your city. You'll save money, get exclusive perks and always have an excuse to get out of the house! If you need an original present for the kid (or parent) who has everything, these are the gifts that keep giving all year and make a fun, family experience. Here’s our pick of the best family passes and memberships in Brisbane.

QAGOMA Membership

The Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art offers distinct two galleries for the price of one! Celebrating contemporary art from around Australia and our Asia/Pacific neighbours, the galleries have an exciting calendar of exhibitions, programs and events throughout the year. They also have a Children's Art Centre where kids can engage with interactive artworks, watch world films in the cinema and experience installations, projects and activities developed by artists, especially for kids. With 17,000 diverse works of art, a visit to the galleries is a colourful cultural adventure! QAGOMA Membership offers discounts to a wide range of programs, events and tours, a free QAGOMA ticket voucher, discounts and reciprocal interstate benefits. Family membership also gets exclusive programs for members aged 4 to 12.
Cost: Family $165, Family concession $135

Queensland Ballet Junior Friends
 

If you have a little twinkle-toes pirouetting around the house, a Queensland Ballet Junior Friends membership is a delightful way to nurture their talent, inspire their dreams and grow their appreciation for this dainty dance style. The special annual membership program is designed for young dancers and ballet enthusiasts aged 2 to 17, and it's amazing value for just $50. You'll get a t-shirt and a membership card, invitations to activities and events, and exclusive access to special ballet classes with Queensland Ballet dancers throughout the year.
Cost: $50 - Individual 12 Month Membership

Australia Zoo Annual Pass

A true-blue gift for the animal lover, an Australia Zoo Annual Pass will get you up close and personal to native fauna and exotic creatures for 364 days of the year (closed Christmas Day). With over 1,200 animals to meet, from koalas and kangaroos to cheetahs and zebras, you’ll need that long! Catch daily interactive wildlife shows including Wildlife Warriors in the world-famous Crocoseum - the ultimate animal encounter where crocodiles, snakes and birds take to the stage. You’ll receive exclusive invitations to special events including Bindi and Robert’s birthdays and Steve Irwin Day, plus retail discounts and Loyalty Club Membership. Plus you’ll get the added bonus of learning how to care for our wildlife and helping Australia Zoo on its conservation mission!
Cost: Adult $109.00, Children $69.00

Queensland Museum Annual Membership

The fascinating Queensland Museum is home to an eclectic range of permanent and travelling exhibitions, exploring the changing face of the Sunshine State through the past, present and future. With millions of objects, specimens and artefacts plus exhibitions, displays and programs, there’s endless history, culture and science to discover! Queensland Museum Annual Membership gets you yearly access to SparkLab - an interactive science space where you become a scientist, engaging in cool STEM experiences. Plus, you get discounts on purchases and exhibitions, and reciprocal membership at interstate museums including the Australian Museum, Powerhouse Museum and Questacon.
Cost: Family $99

Queensland Maritime Museum Membership

This is one of Australia’s largest maritime museums and home to a fleet of unique historic vessels and fascinating nautical-inspired exhibits. Queensland Maritime Museum Membership includes free admission all year round, including access to the warship Diamantina, steam tug Forceful and the heritage-listed Dry Dock, plus discounts, free guest passes, an exclusive e-newsletter, The Maritime Manifest quarterly journal, members events and reciprocal benefits to other museums within Australia.
Cost: Family $75, Family Concession $65

Story Bridge Adventure Climb Annual Pass

Take adventure to new heights and climb all year with the Story Bridge Adventure Climb Annual Pass! Learn about the colourful history of the Story Bridge and Brisbane as you ascend skyward atop of one of the city's busiest landmarks overlooking the Brisbane River, then reach the summit platform where you can soak up the panoramic birdseye views. Purchase an Annual Pass to get unlimited climbs for the entire year plus exclusive special event offers and discounts for friends or family tickets, merchandise and photography and more. Only children 6-16 years of age can climb, and must have an adult with them!
Cost: $299

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