Donkey Kong © Steve Belkowitz. Image courtesy John Sellers, "Arcade Fever: The Fans Guide to the Golden Age of Videogames" (Running Press 2001)
It's obviously all about the video games. Now that you've seen the full list of games you can play at the Game On exhibiton, you're asking "where, when, how much and how do I get there?"
Well look no further! Here's all the important things you need to know - ticket prices, opening hours, location and transport options.
Ticket prices
- Adult $18
- Concession* $12
- Kids 5 - 15yr* $12
- Under 5 yrs Free
- Family 2 adults + 3 children (5 - 15yrs) $50
- Groups of 10+ $12 pp
- School Groups $10 pp
*ID Required: pensioners, seniors, children 5 - 15yrs, aged care, unemployed, health card holders, full-time students. Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Some games are for mature audiences only and are not suited for children under the age of 15.
Purchasing tickets
Tickets on sale from Monday 27 October 2008.
Onsite: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4.30pm during exhibition dates.
Online: qtix.com.au or 136 246 (Booking fees apply when purchased through qtix).
Opening hours
Exhibition: Monday - Sunday, 17 November 2008 - 15 February 2009, 10am - 5pm.
Game On Nights: Fridays, 6pm - 10pm on 28 November, 5 & 12 December, 30 January, 6 & 13 February.
Exhibition closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Location
The State Library of Queensland is located in the Cultural Centre on Stanley Place, South Bank, Brisbane.
The Game On exhibition is in the slq Gallery on level 2 and The Studio on level 1.
Transport options
We recommend taking public transport.
Parking
Temporary vehicle set-down in Stanley Place, access via Grey Street, Montague Road, the Cultural Centre tunnel or Peel Street.
Paid parking is available at the following local car parks:
- Stanley Place car park. Enter via the Cultural Centre tunnel or Stanley Place. For information on parking fees, telephone 07 3840 7103.
- Queensland Art Gallery/Queensland Museum car park. Enter via Grey Street or the Cultual Centre tunnel. For information on parking fees, telephone 07 3840 7103.
- Queensland Performing Arts Centre car park. Enter via the Cultural Centre tunnel. For information on parking fees, telephone 07 3840 7103.
- Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Enter via Stanley or Merival Streets. For information on parking fees, telephone 07 3308 3000.
- South Bank Parklands Underground car park. Enter via Tribune or Little Stanley Streets, South Bank. For information on parking fees, telephone 07 3867 2051 or Visit South Bank.
Public transport
Bus: Cultural Centre Busway Station in Melbourne Street.
Train: South Brisbane Station, corner of Melbourne and Grey Streets.
CityCat & Ferry: The CityCat and City Ferry terminals are located at South Bank 1 CityCat terminal.
For further public transport information call TransLink on 13 12 30.
Accessibility
The library is accessible by wheel chair. Please contact the library on 07 3840 7666 to advise of your individual needs.
