The Rockhampton Museum of Art (RMOA) is located in the heart of the Riverside Precinct on Quay Street, Rockhampton City, Queensland, Australia. Established in the late 1960s as the Rockhampton Art Gallery, the museum is the custodian of an enviable collection of twentieth-century Australian paintings. The $36.5 million RMOA is six times the size of the previous gallery and holds one of the finest collections of modern Australian paintings. The museum consists of a lower gallery exhibition space, upper-level gallery, three education and access spaces, a retail shop, and a restaurant/café. The RMOA hosts a vibrant program of talks, events, workshops, and world-class exhibitions. The collection includes works from artists such as Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan, and Russell Drysdale.
The Gala Gallery is an established commercial art gallery located in Rockhampton. It is one of the only commercial gallery spaces outside of South East Queensland and Cairns in Australia. The gallery represents a stylistically varied group of emerging and established artists, showcasing commercially appealing artworks and providing specialist advice to both art buyers and the local community. Rockhampton is a town full of fine art, with multiple galleries to explore throughout the region. Its lively arts and culture scene buzzes with exhibitions, theatre productions, festivals, and music events year-round. The region is also home to many public art trails and sculptures, as well as a variety of cultural centers and museums to explore. Rockhampton is a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and those looking to immerse themselves in the local culture.