Brisbane General Hospital Precinct

Brisbane General Hospital Precinct is a historic medical complex comprising six heritage buildings across Bowen Bridge Road in Herston. The structures display Victorian architecture and were originally surrounded by ornamental gardens that supported the hospital's daily operations.

The precinct opened in 1867 with a ward block for 100 patients and expanded through successive building projects from 1875 to 1941. These developments reflected changing medical needs and the hospital's role in growing medical education.

The Lady Norman Wing displays Queensland's oldest surviving operating theatre, showing how medical work and building design went together in the late 1800s. Visitors can observe the layout and details that shaped patient care during that era.

The site serves as a teaching hospital with training programs for medical students, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visitors should expect active weekday operations and note that some buildings or areas may have limited access to the general public.

The Mental Ward, opened in 1918, was the first facility in Queensland to integrate psychiatric care within a general hospital setting. This change shaped how mental health services were organized in the region for decades to come.

Location: Queensland

Website: http://health.qld.gov.au/rbwh

GPS coordinates: -27.44860,153.02700

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02