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Brisbane Motor Museum

959 Nudgee Rd, Banyo QLD 4014, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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Find Brisbane Motor Museum

959 Nudgee Rd, Banyo QLD 4014, Australia

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+61 7 3195 7804
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Brisbane Motor Museum

A rotating Banyo gallery built for revheads—swapping its entire showroom floor every three months. Curated displays pit vintage European imports against homegrown Aussie steel, framed by detailed history boards and archival race reels. Visitors consistently credit the restoration depth and floor volunteers ready to unpack engine specs. Downstairs provides free undercover parking with direct lift access, while the upstairs mezzanine lounge looks through wide glass panes onto the cars below, serving brekkie burgers, espresso, and gluten-free plates.

  • Quarterly Exhibit Rotations: Galleries rotate completely every quarter, shifting focus between historical eras, rare European models, and homegrown touring legends.
  • Gallery-View Cafe: The second-floor lounge pairs flat whites, burgers, and gluten-free choices with sweeping views directly over the showroom floor.
  • Level Elevator Access: Features free undercover basement parking and direct elevator access to all display levels.
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What's On at Brisbane Motor Museum

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Brisbane Motor Museum Stands Out

Experience immaculate rotating collections, integrated cafe dining, and seamless accessibility—check the website to explore current exhibits and plan your day.

  • Constantly Rotating Themed Exhibits

    Displays are completely refreshed every three months, ensuring fresh themes, rare models, and exciting new automotive showcases on every return visit.

    And the good thing is the cars are changed every 3 months.

    Dee Stream

  • Deep Historical Storytelling and Footage

    Each vehicle is presented in pristine showroom condition alongside rich background stories, detailed spec placards, and documentary video footage.

    We were particularly impressed by the detailed information provided for each car, with excellent descriptions and video footage that really brought their histories to life.

    Paz Avalos

  • Gallery-View Cafe Dining

    The upstairs cafe is designed with glass viewing doors, enabling visitors to enjoy food and freshly brewed coffee while overlooking the vehicle floor.

    Good cafe where you can look through glass doors and see vehicles while you eat.

    C MF

  • Dedicated Lounge for Post-Tour Debriefs

    A comfortable onsite lounge area offers the perfect setting for motoring fans and families to unwind, debrief, and chat after touring the collection.

    The lounge is a lovely area to relax and talk about what you have just seen in the museum.

    Chris Wright

  • Ample Free Undercover Parking

    Visitors enjoy stress-free arrivals with complimentary undercover parking directly beneath the museum building.

    Free parking is available undercover at the rear of the premises.

    ROAD TRIP'N

  • Full Step-Free and Wheelchair Accessibility

    Modern facility architecture includes elevator access and wide, step-free layouts accommodating wheelchairs, strollers, and visitors of all mobility levels.

    The venue is wheelchair accessible which is great.

    Nerida Kingsford

Enjoy morning favorites and hot brews alongside the vehicle showroom, then check the website to plan your visit and meal.

  • Coffee

    great coffee freshly brewed

    Joe Eames

  • Steak Sandwich

    best steak sandwiches in the country

    Richard Conlan

  • Big Breakfast

    having the big breakfast, and what a culinary surprise that was, absolutely amazing breakfast cooked perfectly

    Main Layne

  • Brekkie Burger

    our breakfast was great. I had the brekkie burger, and a coffee.

    Chris Wright

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful amenities and details that elevate a day at the museum—head to the website to plan your visit and cafe stop.

  • Glass-Front Gallery Dining

    The upstairs lounge features glass doors that allow guests to admire the vehicle collection while enjoying coffee or a meal.

  • Automotive Pinball Machine

    Adding playful retro hospitality to the cafe lounge, visitors can enjoy an automotive-themed pinball machine during their stop.

  • Inclusive Dietary & Family Menus

    The cafe caters attentively to dietary needs with extensive gluten-free and vegetarian selections alongside a dedicated kids menu.

  • Archival Video Companion Stations

    Complementing vehicle information boards, multimedia video stations dotted across the showroom bring racing histories and archival footage to life.

Before you head over

Practical advice on arrival, accessibility, and dining—check the website to view the current exhibition and plan your meal.

  • Basement Parking & Lift Access

    Head into the free undercover parking located on the ground level beneath the building. An elevator provides direct access to the first-floor cafe and exhibition entrance, ensuring an effortless, step-free arrival.

  • Cafe Lounge & Dietary Choices

    The upstairs cafe and lounge area allow you to view vehicles through glass doors while dining. The kitchen accommodates diverse dietary requirements with dedicated gluten-free, vegetarian, and kids' menu choices.

  • Online Booking & Exhibit Rotations

    Booking admission online in advance avoids time spent at the counter upon arrival. If purchasing concession admission, keep your verification card ready at check-in, and check current quarterly exhibit dates before visiting.

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