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Queensland Museum & Sciencentre, Brisbane

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Explore the ever-changing story of Australia at Queensland Museum & Sciencentre, exhibiting natural history, cultural heritage, science, and human achievement of this sprawling continent. A pedestrian bridge and tunnel link the museum and its art gallery to the Queensland Performing Arts Center. This large cultural complex houses permanent and temporary exhibitions that connect visitors to Queensland's people and landscapes. Popular exhibitions reveal the prehistoric past of Queensland, showcase the cultures of aboriginal peoples, and highlight the region's unique biodiversity. The museum is also a world-class research facility and home to the Sciencecentre, offering hands-on, interactive activities for kids and adults that reveal the science behind our everyday lives. Plan your Queensland Museum & Sciencentre visit and explore what else you can see and do in Brisbane using our Brisbane online route planner.
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  • By 993anitat
    We went to the museum in New Years Day and it was packed but everything flowed due to some excellent organisation. The general museum entry is free and we looked at the great display of fauna of...  more »
  • By rebelnorm
    Crazy busy and loud with running and shouting children. I think it's a great place to take kids btw but if you are interested in the exhibitions come in the morning to avoid those school holiday...  more »
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