Category: Queensland Museum
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In December 1990, Queensland reached a turning point. After decades of activism, resistance and courage from LGBTQIA+ communities and allies, homosexuality was decriminalised in the state – a moment that…
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In the rivers and floodplains of the Northern Territory, few animals have earned a reputation quite like ‘Sweetheart’ – a large male saltwater crocodile whose extraordinary behaviour made him both…
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Queensland Museum recently installed a Mobile Photogrammetry Rig in our QMK Photography Studio on Level 5. The prototype of this innovative rig, affectionately known as ‘Mo-Pho’, began capturing detailed 3D scans of collection…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The kick-off for the NRL Grand Final on 6 October is often a time for nostalgia and celebration of our favourite rugby league teams and…
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Queensland Museum’s newest exhibition celebrates the present and reflects on the past for Australian South Sea Islanders. It also imagines a future inspired by strong…
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On World Mental Health Day, we’re looking at some objects from Queensland Museum’s collection to consider how craft can be a medium for managing mental…
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Big back drops, toothy smiles and bones to boot – there’s more than a few photo opportunities awaiting visitors to Dinosaurs of Patagonia. With just…
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Here at Queensland Museum, we love to see the fascination visitors of all generations have with dinosaurs. The prehistoric creatures that roamed Earth millions of…
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Written by Dr Peter Cowman, Principal Scientist and Curator, Biosystematics “I always wanted to be a marine biologist!” is the refrain I get when I…
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Glass was the perfect packaging for medicine during the 19th and early 20th century – stable and strong, and built for ease of branding and…
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Don’t forget your camera as there are plenty of places to get snap happy in Disney: The Magic of Animation at Queensland Museum. We’ve summed…
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