Immerse yourself in a time-travelling theatrical walking tour with renowned art critic Dr Gertrude Langer (1908 – 1984), one of Brisbane’s earliest and most passionate critics of modern art. Escaping Hitler’s Europe as the Second World War broke out, Austrian immigrants Dr Gertrude Langer and her architect husband Dr Karl Langer, arrived to make Brisbane their home.
Step back in time to the Brisbane of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s to discover the significant role Gertrude played in educating a local Brisbane audience, who until now had few opportunities to learn first-hand about art developments and movements from an international perspective.
Armed with a PhD in art history, a passion for the modern art movement and a determination to share her knowledge, Gertrude’s efforts left a lasting impact on the Brisbane art scene.
Expanding on the legacies of migration and modernism shared in the Bauhaus Now exhibition, this theatrical walking tour uncovers how Gertrude’s influence changed the face of Brisbane forever.
“Thanks to her efforts, the Brisbane she departed in 1984 was a very different Brisbane to the one she entered in 1939” – Betty Churcher, Brisbane-born former director of the National Gallery of Australia.
Tour begins in King George Square Foyer of Brisbane City Hall.
Duration of tour: 90mins (tours may extend beyond 90mins)
Distance: 1.5km
Capacity: 12 (Tour requires 10 participants to proceed)
Click the Book Now button and select the number of participants and your dates in the calendar. An eTicket will be sent to your email address along with a confirmation email. If your email confirmation does not appear please check your junk mail folder. If you have any changes to your booking, please call Museum of Brisbane reception on (07) 3339 0800 or email bookings@museumofbrisbane.com.au.
For Walking with Gertrude the price is $35 for an adult, $30 for concessions and children are $20. Book via the button below or call (07) 3339 0800 to secure your booking.
As soon as you register for your preferred tour, you will be emailed a ticket. Please print the ticket or bring your email confirmation and show your tour guide when you arrive outside City Hall for your tour. If your email confirmation does not appear please check your junk mail folder.
When a tour is sold out, it will not appear in the drop-down list. Please go back to the calendar and select a different tour time or date.
Yes, all the walking tours are wheelchair accessible. Some of the routes can be modified to make them easier and more accessible. If you have a mobility impairment please contact us prior to the day of your tour on (07) 3339 0800, or email bookings@museumofbrisbane.com.au. Should you require use of mobility aides, please contact the EPICURE Mobility Centre on (07) 3014 4702.
The tour begins in the King George Square main foyer, inside the City Hall. Have your booking confirmation on paper or screen ready to show to the tour guide.
The walking tours run for between 90minutes and two hours. The length of the tour is impacted by weather conditions and group size.
Please bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, bottle of water and maybe a light snack. We recommend an umbrella in case of rain.
Tours will go ahead unless you are informed of a cancellation. If there is a severe weather warning, we will notify participants of cancellation and help to organise an alternative date. If showers or extreme heat is predicted, the tour guide may modify the route and the length of the tour.
Museum of Brisbane is only able to grant refunds 72 hours before an event, and requests for refunds later than this will be denied. Please refer to terms and conditions.
It is not recommended that participants eat on the walking tour, although light snacks are acceptable. Plastic or metal sealable water bottles are recommended, and participants are encouraged to stay hydrated while on tour. Be aware that the walking tour does not allow time to stop to buy food or beverages.
There are up to 12 places available on each tour. We request a minimum of two participants to be able to run the tour.
To book a group, please email bookings@museumofbrisbane.com.au. On bookings of over 11 we can offer a 10 per cent discount.
Yes, photos are permitted. If you are taking a photo or filming any of our staff members, we request you seek permission first.
No, the Clock Tower Tours and the City Hall Tours are separate from the walking tours. The Clock Tower Tours and City Hall Tours are free and can be booked online. Spaces are limited. We recommend you book early or talk to your tour guide to check availability on the day.
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If the above FAQs have not been helpful, please call Museum of Brisbane’s Visitor Experience Team on (07) 3339 0800 or email bookings@museumofbrisbane.com.au.
