Author: qldmuseum
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Discover the differences and similarities between Australia’s two remarkable crocodile species — the freshwater crocodile and the saltwater crocodile — each with their own unique behaviours, adaptations and histories.
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Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends invites families to step back in time, and die deep into the fascinating world of crocodiles through interactive exhibits, activities, games, fun facts, fossils,…
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Artist, Dylan Sarra invites visitors into a profound exploration of truth, memory and the enduring silences that shape Australia’s colonial history.
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Australia’s oldest croc eggshells have been identified in Queensland, revealing new clues about ancient mekosuchines. Explore how microscopic fossil fragments reshape our understanding of prehistoric…
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Discover how a rare fragment of the legendary Stone of Scone aka the Stone of Destiny – used to crown kings – found its way…
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October is Indigenous Business Month, a national celebration highlighting the innovation, creativity, and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. This month-long initiative recognises…
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Dozens of sharks in a feeding frenzy at Snapper Rocks may look alarming, but it’s perfectly normal behaviour. The sharks have been identified as blacktip…
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Take five with Collection Manager, Archaeology, Lincoln Morse ahead of his Lunchtime Lecture on 3D modelling and printing.
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Discover the story of champion cyclist and bike maker Jack Pesch, whose craftsmanship helped ‘Rocket’ Brisbane’s cycling scene to new heights.
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This barber’s chair was used by Brisbane barber, John Soldatenko. It was bought for John by his uncle, John Afanassieff, to use in his hairdressing…
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Queensland Museum has been gifted a remarkable piece of LGBTQIA+ history – a section of the 25th anniversary Rainbow Flag, designed by artist and activist…
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By Dr Jenny Beard and Dr Owen Seeman, Queensland Museum Did you know Australia is home to one of the greatest diversity of flat mites…
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Have you been following the exciting news about the meteor hunt in Victoria? Earlier this month, sky watchers were treated to the spectacular sight of…
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Dive into the world of legendary filmmaker and deep-sea explorer James Cameron, as he takes us on a journey to the bottom of the ocean.…
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When you think of insects, you might picture something tiny – a fly, a mosquito, or a beetle. But Queensland has produced some truly gigantic…
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Back in 1962, Queensland stepped into the computer age when The University of Queensland installed its very first computer. In 2025, Queensland Museum hosted a…
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A recent “what did I just see?” moment on the Noosa River has reignited the age-old mystery of crocodiles in southern Queensland.
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In 2025, Dylan Sarra leads a project on Burnett River Rocks, uncovering petroglyph stories for Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang peoples. This includes research, documentation, and…
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To celebrate the release of Queensland Museum’s new guide, Spiders of Brisbane, hear from lead author Dr Michael Rix, Principal Scientist and Curator of Arachnology.
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A striking blue wedding dress in the Social History collection reveals the untold story of a woman who lived in the shadow of her husband…
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