Meeting Point
Level 3 City Hall, MoB Reception finishing at Queen Street near MacArthur Museum.
Museum of Brisbane, level 3 of City Hall
24 May - 15 Nov 2026
$35
1 hour 30 minutes
(no interval, subject to change without notice)
Be transported to the age of jazz music, Yankee soldiers and the infamous Battle of Brisbane in Walking in Wartime, an engaging tour that will lead you around the city and into the past.
Starting in Museum of Brisbane’s City Hall location, uncover the important role the building played during the Second World War, before heading off to uncover locations in our city that reveal compelling stories of wartime experience. Stop at the picturesque Albert Street Uniting Church to hear about Brisbane’s war brides, learn of the tensions between Australian and US troops which caused the infamous ‘Battle of Brisbane’ and uncover the secret stories of the code breakers who helped win the war. Finish your tour in front of the MacArthur Museum, the former headquarters of General MacArthur.
Important Information
Tour information
Distance: 2km
Difficulty: This tour has been designed to suit most fitness levels.
Capacity: Maximum 12 visitors
Age Recommendation
All ages.
Date & Time
Select Sundays | 10:30am–12:00pm
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