Inside this Deco hulk on the water’s edge, you’ll find a rotating crush of Australian and international artists, with a serious soft spot for experimental work and First Nations practice. It’s the kind of place where you can move from a meditative video installation to a giant, cheeky sculpture in a few steps—and somehow it all makes emotional sense.

The museum’s after-hours programs, talks and festivals often lean deliciously queer, drawing a crowd that looks like it just peeled off George Street and Oxford Street for a culture fix. Check the calendar before you go: you might stumble into a performance, an artist talk that feels like group therapy, or a party where everyone is earnestly discussing identity under neon lights.

When your brain is full, head up to the rooftop terrace. With cocktails, skyline views and the harbour flickering below, it’s perfect for date-night debriefs, post-Mardi Gras recovery culture, or simply basking in the smug glow of having done something both gay and intellectual with your afternoon.