Adderton: house & heart of mercy

Nestled between Ann Street and the Brisbane River is Adderton, one of Queensland’s oldest surviving residences and the earliest permanent home of the Sisters of Mercy in Queensland.

A place of art, inspiration and ideas, with a history rich in stories, Adderton is one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets. Opening in 2019.

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Our renovations are underway and we’re excited! Follow the progress of the building works …

Did you know that a person dies by suicide every 40 seconds? Follow artist Dan Elborne as he makes a clay form every 40 seconds— for as long as he can …

Discover how Adderton is bringing together art and social enterprise in one of our inaugural exhibitions.

Have a query? Find all the information you need to know about Adderton: house & heart of mercy via our Frequently Asked Questions.

Outland Denim, an amazing and ethical Queensland enterprise, aims to save Cambodian women and girls from slavery. Can you help artist Belinda Smith make a denim doll to support this vital cause?

This is one of Adderton’s incredible stairwells, which will feature a six metre long light sculpture by contemporary artist Meagan Streader.

Delve into the stories of Adderton through our heritage collection. We’re looking forward to showing our fascinating artefacts when we open in mid-2019.

This small painting is by an All Hallows’ School student, painted in the late 1800s. Teachers—contact us to book your 2019 class tour now …

Our Vision

A place of both serenity and dynamism that welcomes visitors from all walks of life, Adderton: house & heart of mercy inspires new ideas about creativity, social justice and ethics.

Our vision is for a values-driven arts and ideas hub grounded in inclusiveness and innovation.

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