Logan Art Gallery is a free public gallery at the corner of Wembley Road and Jacaranda Avenue in Logan Central. It is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, with changing exhibitions, a Young Peoples Gallery and a store, and you do not need to book to visit.
It is run by Logan City Council as part of its LoganARTS venues. It suits a short, free stop on a day around Logan, and it works as a wet-weather option with kids.
What you will see at Logan Art Gallery
Exhibitions change through the year, and the current and upcoming shows are listed on the LoganARTS gallery page.
The program has included Beyond frames, a large video art exhibition from the National Gallery of Australia, and evening events such as an “Up late” slide night. Check the LoganARTS page for what is on the week you plan to visit.
Young Peoples Gallery
The Young Peoples Gallery shows exhibitions by or for young people. The council lists free children’s workshops after school, on weekends and in the school holidays on the LoganARTS website. Practical workshops, special events and artist talks need registration through that site.
Gallery store
The gallery store sells contemporary gifts, including original jewellery, scarves, glassware, ceramics, wooden items, prints, art publications and children’s books. It promotes local artists and designers.
Tours, talks and school visits
The gallery offers free and paid events, including guided tours and artist talks. Group visits are encouraged to book, and free tours or talks are available as part of a group booking. Free school programs are also available. Auslan and other language interpretation is available on request if you contact the gallery in advance.
Planning your visit
- Opening hours: 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday to Saturday. The gallery is closed on Sunday and Monday. Check the website for public holiday changes.
- Cost: Entry is free. Some workshops and tours are paid, and are listed on the LoganARTS website.
- Accessibility: There are accessible toilets and baby change facilities, and three disabled parking bays directly in front of the gallery. Information is available in a range of formats.
- Contact: Phone (07) 3412 5519 or email [email protected].
Getting there and parking
From the north or west, take the M1 or Pacific Highway, exit onto Paradise Road, turn left onto Kingston Road, then right onto Wembley Road. From the east or south, take the Logan Motorway and exit onto Wembley Road. It is about 25 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD, without traffic.
Parking is free for cars and buses at the front of the gallery, entered from Wembley Road.
Woodridge station is about 750 metres away, roughly a 10-minute walk. Logan City Bus Service and Park Ridge Transit also serve the area, and you can check timetables at translink.com.au or by calling 13 12 30.
Other things to do in Logan
The Living Museum of Logan is a short drive away at the Kingston Butter Factory, 270 Jacaranda Avenue, and is also open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. It is a contemporary social history museum that shares the stories of people who have shaped the City of Logan; ring 07 2803 4724 to ask about entry costs. Read more in the Kingston Butter Factory guide.
Mayes Cottage House Museum
Mayes Cottage is a heritage timber house built by the Mayes family in 1887, at 20 Mawarra Street, Kingston. It is open Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm, and closed on public holidays. Entry is free. The grounds include outbuildings such as a cow shed, and you can take a guided tour or have a picnic under the mango trees. The collection covers Queensland’s pioneering heritage from early settlement to the 1930s, with artefacts and belongings of the Mayes family. Ring 0412 448 054 for details.
- Kingston Butter Factory – museum and theatre on Jacaranda Avenue.
- Albert River Wines – cellar door, lunch and live music.
- Logan River – paddling, fishing and river parks.
- Loganholme – parks, playgrounds and the river.
- Browns Plains – wetlands and parks.
- Daisy Hill Koala Centre – free koala viewing.
- Other galleries: Ipswich Art Gallery and Redland Art Gallery, or browse all art galleries and the Logan category.
Events in the area
- ImagiNation Children’s Festival – see the post for the next dates.
You might also like
- GOMA (South Brisbane)
- HOTA (Surfers Paradise)
- Sleeman Sports Complex (Chandler)
Quick answers
Is Logan Art Gallery free?
Yes. Entry is free and you do not need to book. Some workshops, tours and events charge or need registration on the LoganARTS website.
What are the Logan Art Gallery opening hours?
The gallery is open 10 am to 4 pm, Tuesday to Saturday, and closed on Sunday and Monday.
Where is Logan Art Gallery and where do you park?
It is at the corner of Wembley Road and Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central. Free parking is at the front, entered from Wembley Road.
Can you get to Logan Art Gallery by train?
Yes. Woodridge station is about 750 metres away, roughly a 10-minute walk, and buses serve the area.
Is Logan Art Gallery good for kids?
Yes. It has a Young Peoples Gallery, and the council lists free children’s workshops after school, on weekends and in the school holidays on the LoganARTS website.
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