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What can the worlds of Jim Henson teach us about imagination, creativity and living well?Join us for a special Queensland Mental Health Month event that combines art, storytelling, reflection and community through the magical worlds of the Muppets, Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal and beyond.
The morning will commence with a brief and thought-provoking presentation by Shona Leppanen-Gibson, attache and ambassador with the Mental Health Foundation Australia, exploring the important role imagination and make-believe can play in fostering wellbeing, connection and resilience throughout our lives.
Guests will then enjoy a group visit to QAGOMA's acclaimed exhibition Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company, followed by a hosted picnic lunch in the Gallery grounds.
Come prepared to rediscover wonder, share great company, and experience the enduring power of imagination.
Date: Sunday 11th October 2026
Time: 9:30am Sharp
Venue: Please arrive at 9:30am sharp meeting outside the GOMA entrance. Following the mental health presentation and tour of the Make, Believe, Magic exhibition, you are invited to an elegant outdoor hosted picnic lunch on the grounds of QAGOMA. Lunch will be provided and you do not need to bring anything unless you really wish to.
Please feel free to dress elegantly for the occasion. Of course if you would like to wear clothes featuring Jim Henson's characters, we would warmly welcome that too.
Your ticket includes entrance to the exhibition, booking fee, and the picnic lunch including drinks. Normally, entrance for the exhibition is $40 per person. Quick RSVP would be much appreciated to enable our group to take advantage of group booking prices.
Cost: $38 per person
$35 per person for youth (17 to 25 years of age)
$23 per person for children (5 to 12 years of age)
Children 4 and under are free
Parking at QAGOMA is limited, but there are more carparks throughout the Cultural Precinct. Alternatively, there is limited metered street parking available nearby including the Bille Brown Theatre. Some street parking is free on the weekend but not all, so please check the signs to ensure you do not get a fine.
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Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art, Stanley Place, South Brisbane ,Brisbane,QLD,Australia
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