Brisbane Motor Museum

The Brisbane Motor Museum at Banyo, 20 minutes north of the CBD near the airport, works differently from most car museums: the whole floor is a themed exhibition drawn from private collections, and it turns over roughly every three months.

Themes have pitted brand rivalries against each other, like Aussie vs Euro, and through September 2026 the floor belongs to Coupes, Customs & Convertibles. Because the cars come from private garages, many have never been publicly displayed before, and the museum curates for story over sheer count: expect a tight, well signed show rather than acres of metal.

A licensed cafe you can visit without a museum ticket, a gift shop, free undercover parking and lift access round it out, with regular Cars & Coffee mornings on the calendar for the early risers.

A compact, changing exhibition that rewards repeat visits; check what show is on before you go.

Look out for:

• The current themed exhibition; Coupes, Customs & Convertibles runs through September 2026.

• Cars and bikes from private collections, many never publicly shown before.

• Curated signage telling each vehicle's story.

• The licensed cafe, open without a museum ticket.

• Cars & Coffee mornings and event days on the calendar.

Best way to experience it: allow about an hour, pair it with the cafe, and sign up to see what the next exhibition brings; the museum you visit next quarter will be a different one.

• Open daily 8am to 3pm.

• Tickets around $25 adult, $20 concession, $12.50 child 12 to 16, under 12 free; buy online or at the door, with same day re-entry. Confirm rates on the official site.

• The cafe is open to everyone; no museum ticket needed.

• At 959 Nudgee Road, Banyo, about 20 minutes north of the CBD and close to the airport; free undercover parking and lift access.

Last updated: 3 September 2026