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Australian Cinémathèque

📍 South Brisbane, QLD

4.8(86 Google reviews)💰Free👶All ages

Australian Cinematheque at GOMA screens rare, classic, and contemporary films with free admission. The on-site cafe and restaurant are available before or after screenings. Visitors can stay for multiple films in one session.

Free admissionWorld-class curationRare and classic filmsOn-site cafeStay for multiple films
★★★★★Featured review by Brenda Beattie (Bren)

Free movies throughout the week! Atmosphere is friendly, safe and relaxed. Watch one movie, or welcome to stay in your seat for multiple viewings. Restaurant, coffee, toilets all on site.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for film-loving families with older children or teens who can engage with curated, non-mainstream cinema. The free admission and world-class programming make it exceptional value for culturally curious families. Younger children who need constant stimulation may find the atmosphere too quiet.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check the programme online before visiting — some screenings now require tickets rather than free walk-in
Arrive early for popular screenings as seating is first-come
🎟️You can stay seated for multiple films in a single visit
🚗The on-site restaurant and cafe are worth factoring into a longer GOMA outing

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.8

86 Google reviews

World-class film curation50%
Free or low-cost admission30%
Patron behaviour during screenings12%
Increasing ticketed access limits8%
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Brenda Beattie (Bren)

a month ago

Free movies throughout the week! Atmosphere is friendly, safe and relaxed. Watch one movie, or welcome to stay in your seat for multiple viewings. Restaurant, coffee, toilets all on site.

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Jennifer Woodhouse

2 years ago

I adore the Australian Cinémathèque. It's world class, and actually, I don't think there are many places in the world as lucky as we are, to have such a venue, where the most memorable, most astonishing, most talented films made just about anywhere, ever, are made available to everyone and anyone, mostly with free admission. It's my go-to place, I can't say thank you enough for the fabulous film experiences I enjoy there on a regular basis. It enriches my life and my leisure immeasurably.

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Jennifer

a year ago

I can't quite believe this cinematheque exists in Brisbane. My only gripe is it took me so long to realise it was there. It's world standard. The cinema itself is a beautiful space and the films are largely free admission. The curation reflects a great love of film history, with newer quality films also sprinkled into the program. This is a must visit for any locals or visitors who love cinema and want to catch beautiful rarely seen films on the big screen.

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Emily Emily

2 years ago

This used to be a cinema were people from all walks of life could go to view incredible rare films. Over the last few years screenings have become more and more 'ticketed', severely limiting access to the lower socio economic community (which I am apart of) who respected, appreciated and looked forward to visiting the cinema at Goma.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Australian Cinematheque occupies a beautiful cinema space inside GOMA in South Brisbane, screening a curated programme of rare, classic, and quality contemporary films. Admission is free for most screenings, with some programme events now requiring tickets. The venue welcomes visitors to stay in their seats across multiple screenings. A restaurant and cafe are on-site. The programme reflects serious curatorial commitment to film history alongside newer quality releases.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday01:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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