Visiting Brisbane
Matisse: Drawing Life | 3 December 2011 – 4 March 2012 | GOMA | Ticketed | Exclusive to Brisbane
GOMA Opening Hours
10.00am — 5.00pm Monday to Friday
9.00am — 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday
Closed Christmas Day
9.00am — 5.00pm Public Holidays
If you’re travelling to Brisbane to see ‘Matisse: Drawing Life’, see below for special packages offered by our tourism partners, Virgin Australia, Queensland Rail and Brisbane Hilton Hotel, as well as other hotel deals and information on many other city attractions, events, shopping, dining and more.
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Virgin Australia
Book your holiday to Brisbane with Blue Holidays, the holiday program of Virgin Australia. There are great deals on offer including return airfares to Brisbane, 2 nights accommodation and entry to ‘Matisse: Drawing Life’ at GoMA from $352pp*
For more information visit Blue Holidays

Hilton Brisbane Hotel
Matisse: Drawing Life Minibreak | A night for two in a refurbished Hilton Deluxe Room featuring a sparkling new bathroom. Two tickets to 'Matisse: Drawing Life'. Buffet breakfast the following morning in our re-imagined restaurant, Vintaged Bar + Grill. Packages start from $299 per room, per night.
For more information visit Matisse: Drawing Life Minibreak
Queensland Rail
Relax and enjoy the air-conditioned comfort of Queensland Rail Travel's Tilt Train to transport you to the magic of the Matisse exhibition in Brisbane. U-Save fares from only $52 departing Maryborough weekdays or from only $92 departing Gladstone daily. Other fares available from Gympie, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and Rockhampton. Fares are subject to availability, other conditions apply | For more information visit Queensland Rail Travel.
Hotel Deals
The Gallery has partnered with a number of hotels to offer you some great value packages during the ‘Matisse: Drawing Life’ exhibition.
Diamant Hotel
Overnight accommodation in a Premier Room | Welcome drink on arrival | 2 tickets to the exhibition | a la carte breakfast for 2 in OBar & Restaurant | Packages start from $199 | Make a booking
Ibis
Art Lovers Package: Matisse | Accommodation for 2 | Full buffet breakfast for 2 | 2 tickets to the exhibition | 2 glasses of wine | 1pm Late Check-Out | Packages start from $199 | Make a booking
Limes Hotel
Overnight accommodation in a double room (complimentary room upgrade to the Courtyard room, subject to availability) | 2 tickets to the exhibition | 1 bottle of red wine on arrival | Dello Mano brownies on arrival | Overnight package from $329 | Make a booking
Mecure
Art Lovers Package: Matisse | Accommodation for 2 | Full buffet breakfast for 2 | 2 tickets to the exhibition | 2 glasses of wine | 1pm Late Check-Out | Packages start from $219 | Make a booking
Novotel
Art Lovers Package: Matisse | Accommodation for 2 | Full buffet breakfast for 2 | 2 tickets to the exhibition | 2 glasses of wine | 1pm Late Check-Out | Packages start from $239 | Make a booking
Oaks Charlotte Towers & Oaks Casino Towers
Art lovers Package | 1 night’s accommodation in a spacious, one bedroom apartment | 2 tickets to the exhibition | From $159 per night (minimum 2 night stay) | Make a booking at Oaks Charlotte Towers or Oaks Casino Towers
Image: Oaks Charlotte Towers
Rydges South Bank
Overnight accommodation | One ticket per adult to the exhibition | One Matisse inspired Cocktail per adult | Buffet Breakfast | 1pm Late Check-Out | Daily Newspaper | Make a booking
The Sebel & Citigate King George Square Brisbane
Overnight accommodation | 2 tickets to the exhibition | Welcome 2-for-1 drink voucher in KG Bar | Buffet breakfast for 2 in Bistro Allure | Late check-out of 12.00pm | Packages start from $260 | Make a booking
Sofitel Brisbane Central
Overnight accommodation in a Luxury Room Club | 2 tickets to the exhibition | Pre-dinner drinks and canapés in the Club Sofitel Lounge | Buffet breakfast | Late check-out of 1.00pm | Packages start from $415 per night | Make a booking
Spicers Balfour Hotel
Art Lovers Escape | Overnight accommodation in an Executive room | 2 glass of bubbles on arrival | Canapes served from our rooftop bar | 2 tickets to the exhibition | Continental & A la carte breakfast for 2 | Complimentary parking | Packages start from $99 | Make a booking
Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Matisse Art Lover's Weekend Escape | Overnight accommodation on a Friday or Saturday or Sunday night | 2 tickets to the exhibition | Full buffet breakfast for two in The Brasserie on the River | Complimentary self car parking for one vehicle | Packages start from $279 | Make a booking
Car Hire
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