QAGOMA Store Christmas Design Market

9.00am – 4.00pm, Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov
GOMA Forecourt | Free

Christmas is coming, so get along to GOMA for two festive shopping days and support talented local artists and makers. From handcrafted gifts to one-of-a-kind treasures, there’s plenty of inspiration for everyone on your Christmas list.

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Members Double Discount Shopping Weekend

10.00am – 5.00pm, Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov
QAG & GOMA Stores

Flash your membership card to receive 20% off* everything at the QAGOMA Stores including already discounted stock.

*Valid for on-site sales only, Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov 2026. Double discount is not valid for membership sales. Members discount is not available at the QAGOMA Store Christmas Design Market stalls.

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New Member Orientation

1.00pm, Sat 28 Nov
QAG | Free, bookings required

Learn how to make the most of your QAGOMA Membership and participate in our art loving community! We invite both new and longstanding Members to come along for a talk and an informal tour, on which you’ll discover more about your galleries, their facilities, and all that membership has to offer.

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Members Book Club

3.00pm, Sat 28 Nov
QAG | Ticketed

Discuss art, life, culture and creativity at our monthly Book Club. This month's title connects to ideas and themes in ‘Justene Williams: Once We Were Mudskippers’.

$12 Members, $17 Members' guests. Ticket includes light refreshments.

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GOMA Friday Nights, May 2026 / Photograph: K Bennett, courtesy QAGOMA

GOMA Friday Nights, May 2026 / Photograph: K Bennett, courtesy QAGOMA / View full image

Members get more

Become a QAGOMA Member and get a FREE ticket to 'Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company', plus pre‑sale access, discounts + more. From $80.

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What to expect

This exhibition viewing is exclusive to QAGOMA Members and their guests.

Please contact members@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the events. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

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Participation and content

  • This is a self-guided event, suitable for all ages. It is an opportunity for Members and their guests to view the exhibition before opening hours without the crowds.
  • The QAGOMA Store Christmas Design Markets will be happening in the GOMA Forecourt on Saturday 28 November & Sunday 29 November from 9.00am – 4.00pm. Please keep this in mind when planning your transportation to and from the event, as parking in the surrounding area may be in-demand.

Tickets

  • A valid exhibition ticket is required to attend this event. Please arrive at the entry time indicated on your ticket.
  • Members can redeem their Free Ticket Voucher to attend this event. No need to book a time – simply bring your voucher with you on the day to provide to Ticket Desk staff.
  • Premium Members and Multi-Pass holders can use their tickets to attend this event. No need to book a time – simply bring your ticket with you on the day to show to Ticket Desk staff.
  • Your ticket grants you access to 'Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company' from 8.30–10.00am.
  • You are welcome to remain in the exhibition once the doors open to the public at 10.00am, however once you leave the exhibition you cannot re-enter and no pass outs are permitted.
  • Cancellation and refund policy: Tickets are not refundable, in line with the QTIX terms and conditions agreed at sale, or transferable if you change your mind. Refunds may be considered in extenuating circumstances at the Gallery's discretion.

Sensory aspects and Accessibility

  • Portable stools without backs will be available during the viewing. Please advise staff onsite if you require a chair with a back.
  • There may be low level noise from a nearby artwork or the sounds of the Gallery.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram accessible.
  • Different areas of the exhibition will be dimly or brightly lit (you may choose to wear sunglasses).
  • The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks.
  • If the event becomes overwhelming or stressful, earmuffs and sensory kits are available. Each kit contains a number of resources for self-regulation and calming — please speak to a staff member for assistance. These kits can also be requested in advance by emailing members@qagoma.qld.gov.au
  • This sensory exhibition floorplan may assist with planning your visit:
    Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of the Jim Henson Company sensory floorplan

Personal puppets and soft toys

To protect the artworks on display, personal puppets, soft toys and similar items can't be taken into the exhibition. Please leave these items at the free cloakroom at the entry to GOMA before your visit. We understand that some visitors use a puppet or soft toy for disability, sensory, comfort or regulation purposes. If you or your child need a break to access one of these items, you're welcome to step out of the exhibition, and our staff will help you back in.