Step into a wild world of wonder, wackiness and whimsy. Explore large cardboard sculptures scaling more than 4.5 meters high and watch as they are brought to life by interactive digital projections.

Join the curator of The Great & Grand Rumpus for a tour of this sculptural, digital, and immersive installation.

Tours are free and space is limited. Book now to reserve your place.

Presented as part of The Great & Grand Rumpus exhibition.

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Important COVID-19 information

COVID-19 information

Visitors no longer need to check in or be vaccinated to enter State Library.

Please continue to maintain good hand hygiene, practice social distancing and stay home if unwell. Masks are optional, but visitors may wear them if they choose.

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We will continue following Queensland Government advice. Given the public health directions are subject to change, please check our alerts page before your visit for the latest information.

State Library carpark access has changed

Due to Brisbane City Council’s permanent closure of Victoria Bridge to general traffic, all access to the Cultural Centre carparks is now via Stanley Place (from the Grey Street and Peel Street intersection, or Montague Road).

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