Bookings are essential to visit Queensland Museum. Find out more information here.
Kids & families
Museums are places where families learn together. Find daily and seasonal activities and events, to add to your visit experience.
See more things to do for kids and families or check out our events calendar for our full range of events and activities.
Things to see and do
Accompanying adults are encouraged to scaffold and model learning behaviors such as conversations, observations, comparisons and inquiring to learn together throughout the whole museum.
Staff are located throughout the Museum to assist, offer directions or interpret information. Children’s activities and interactions feature throughout exhibitions within Queensland Museum.
Holiday Programs
The Museum is a great place to enjoy learning all year round, but celebrate that extra holiday buzz with our scheduled Holiday Programs.
Some experiences may incur a pre-purchased ticket or admission fee/donation, so browse our events calendar or subscribe to e-news for updates.
Current and upcoming events
Sea Monsters Torchlight Tours
Dates: Returning April 2021 school holidays
Back by popular demand after sold out season January 2021
Times: Tours 4pm and 5pm. Registration 15 minutes ahead of session start time.
As the sun begins to set and the lights go off, creatures of the ancient oceans come to life in a special tour of Sea Monsters by torchlight.
This intimate experience includes an opportunity to explore the exhibition with the lights on after the torchlight tour concludes.
Ideal for families with children 5 years and over.
Subscribe to eNews or follow social media to learn more about Torchlight Tours.
TICKETS ON SALE SOON
Discovery Day for Little Learners
Dates: February17 and 18, 2021
Times: 9:30am - 1:00pm
Little Learners are welcome all year round but we also celebrate them with their own special day! Discovery Days offer additional learning spaces and experiences for families with children aged 2-6. Experiences foster curiosity, support STEM education and encourage shared and learning between children and adults.
In 2021, you can also enjoy our online Little Learners clips.
Subscribe to eNews or follow social media to learn more about our next Discovery Day.
Meet the Curator and Daily Discoveries talks
We opened a new-look Discovery Centre in 2019! Our Information Officers and amazing exhibits help you learn about our remarkable Australian animals, or amazing artifacts that tell us about people and places. Topics change regularly; you never know what you might find.
Resources
Download or get hands-on with our resources suitable for schools, community groups, kids, families and adults.
Includes objects for loan, online activities, games, school resources, hands on activities and fact sheets.