Brisbane City Hall Organ Tour

Brisbane City Hall Organ Tour

Date & time
Tue 11 Jun 2024
1:30pm to 2:15pm
Add to Calendar 2024-06-11 13:30 2024-06-11 14:15 Australia/Brisbane Brisbane City Hall Organ Tour Experience an up close view of this premier musical instrument. This tour offers rare access to the Father Henry Willis and Sons Organ, the centrepiece of Brisbane City Hall&rsquo;s Auditorium. Explore the heritage-listed organ with insights from one of few organists qualified to play this premier instrument. Built in 1891-92, the Father Henry Willis and Sons Organ is located in the heart of the copper-domed auditorium. Designed in London, with timber casework in Queensland maple, it is one of the premier musical instruments in Australia and has been a backdrop to many cultural, social and civic events. Accompanied by a professional organist and guide, these tours provide access to the floor of the auditorium and an up-close view of this spectacular instrument. <strong>Location</strong>:&nbsp;King George Square Foyer, Brisbane City Hall. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council&rsquo;s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city&rsquo;s vibrant culture. For more information visit <a href="https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/" target="_blank">Museum of Brisbane</a>. Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City
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Age

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Cost

Free

Experience an up close view of this premier musical instrument.

This tour offers rare access to the Father Henry Willis and Sons Organ, the centrepiece of Brisbane City Hall’s Auditorium. Explore the heritage-listed organ with insights from one of few organists qualified to play this premier instrument.

Built in 1891-92, the Father Henry Willis and Sons Organ is located in the heart of the copper-domed auditorium. Designed in London, with timber casework in Queensland maple, it is one of the premier musical instruments in Australia and has been a backdrop to many cultural, social and civic events.

Accompanied by a professional organist and guide, these tours provide access to the floor of the auditorium and an up-close view of this spectacular instrument.

Location: King George Square Foyer, Brisbane City Hall.

Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information visit Museum of Brisbane.

Bookings

Bookings required. To book visit Museum of Brisbane.

Venue

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City

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