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Brisbane Museums
(Brisbane, Queensland - QLD, Australia AU)



Brisbane has a superb selection of museums, most of which are situated in and around the central Brisbane area. These popular Brisbane museums house some of Brisbane's most important, historic collections and many celebrate the rich heritage of Queensland.

Exhibitions at the museums in Brisbane vary from large to small, local to international and many museums are located in historic Brisbane buildings, right in the heart of Brisbane.

Here are some of the top museums in the diverse city of Brisbane.




Brisbane Museums: Anthropology Museum - Michie Building, University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4072, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3365 2674
The Anthropology Museum is located to the west of central Brisbane and is dedicated to the early inhabitants and cultures of Australia's native inhabitants. With an enormous number of artefacts, archaeological finds and historic displays, Brisbane's Anthropology Museum is part of the University of Queensland complex and also features some impressive displays and exhibits from other areas of the world.
Brisbane museum open: Tuesday to Thursday - 11:00 to 15:00, closed during holidays
Brisbane museum admission: free

Brisbane Museums: Queensland Museum - Melbourne Street, South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4101, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3840 7555; 7635
Queensland Museum, in the South Bank area of Brisbane, is one of the largest museums in the Brisbane and Queensland area. Attractions at the Queensland Museum include a large natural history section, with some enormous displays - such as the museum's impressive collection of dinosaurs skeletons and fossils, and a large section concentrating of the folk history of Australia's indigenous people and early settlers. Brisbane's Queensland Museum is also home to a café area, a well-stocked gift shop and many interactive and hands-on displays, which are particularly popular with children visiting the museum.
Brisbane museum open: daily - 09:30 to 17:00
Brisbane museum admission: free

Brisbane Museums: Queensland Maritime Museum - Sidon Street, South Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4101, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3844 5361
The Queensland Maritime Museum, in Brisbane's South Bank area, celebrates Queensland's rich maritime heritage, with a wealth of impressive items and exhibits at the museum. Items of particular interest at Queensland Maritime Museum include models, original artefacts - including a number from the World War II fridge Diamantina, displays about nearby shipwrecks and a popular gift shop, stocked with nautical souvenirs.
Brisbane museum open: daily - 09:30 to 17:00
Brisbane museum admission: charge, discounts available for children

Brisbane Museums: Wax Museum - 3049 Gold Coast Highway, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Queensland (QLD), 4217, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 5538 3975
The Brisbane Wax Museum is filled with realistic waxworks of famous people and major celebrities from around the world. Highlight's at the Brisbane Wax Museum include pop stars, American presidents, the Chamber of Horrors and a gift shop. The Brisbane Wax Museum is situated on Queensland's Gold Coast and is within easy reach of central Brisbane.
Brisbane museum open: daily - 10:00 to 22:00
Brisbane museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Brisbane Museums: Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology - Old Toorbul Point Road, Caboolture, Sunshine Coast, Queensland (QLD), 4510, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 5495 1652
The Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology is filled with a diverse collection of historic items from around the world, many of which date back thousands of years. With a number of exciting seasonal events, fascinating exhibits and interactive displays, the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology can be found in the famous Sunshine Coast area and is easy to reach from Brisbane city centre.
Brisbane museum open: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Brisbane museum admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and senior citizens

Brisbane Museums: Carbethon Folk Museum and Historical Village - New England Highway, Crows Nest, Queensland (QLD), 4355, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 4698 1776
The Carbethon Folk Museum and Historical Village, on the outskirts of Brisbane, contains a large collection of local historic artefacts. With a number of fascinating artefacts, such as early examples of medicine and surgery, other attractions at the Carbethon Folk Museum and Historical Village include clothing, building tools and farming equipment.
Brisbane museum open: Thursday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Brisbane museum admission: charge

Brisbane Museums: Mowbraytown Museum and Photographic Gallery - 22 Mowbray Terrace, East Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4169, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3393 0111
East Brisbane's Mowbraytown Museum and Photographic Gallery was founded in the late 20th century. Housing an interesting and important record of Brisbane's history, other attractions at the Mowbraytown Museum and Photographic Gallery also include a number of temporary exhibitions and seasonal events throughout the Brisbane calendar.
Brisbane museum open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Brisbane museum admission: free

Brisbane Museums: Queensland Performing Arts Museum - Queensland Performing Arts Complex, South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4101, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3840 7362
Located in the South Bank area of Brisbane, the Queensland Performing Arts Museum features many large collections relating to all kinds of performing arts in the Queensland area. Highlights at the Queensland Performing Arts Museum include a huge amount of theatre and cinema memorabilia, old film posters and artefacts, photographs, original costumes and many other interesting displays.
Brisbane museum open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Brisbane museum admission: free

Brisbane Museums: Queensland Police Museum - Police Headquarters, Media and Public Relations Branch, 100 Roma Street, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3364 6425
Brisbane's Queensland Police Museum stands in the centre of Brisbane, close to many popular tourist attractions. Dedicated to the history of the police force in the Brisbane and Queensland area, the Queensland Police Museum features vast amounts of historic artefacts and police memorabilia, with displays showing how the uniforms have changed through the years, early police weapons and many important police documents.
Brisbane museum open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:00
Brisbane museum admission: free

Brisbane Museums: Redland Museum - Smith Street, Cleveland, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4163, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3286 3494
Redland Museum, in the Cleveland district of Brisbane, is dedicated to the history and culture of the Cleveland area. Full of interesting local artefacts, important memorabilia, historic farming equipment, traditional clothes and antique furniture, other attractions at Brisbane's Redland Museum include a gift shop and exciting seasonal events.
Brisbane museum open: Friday and Saturday - 13:00 to 15:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00
Brisbane museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Brisbane Museums: Victoria Barracks Military Museum - Victoria Army Barracks, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3233 4296
The Victoria Barracks Military Museum can be found in Brisbane city centre and specialises in the history of Australian military. Housed in Brisbane's original Victoria Barrack, which were built in the 1860s, the Victoria Barracks Military Museum is filled with interesting artefacts, uniforms, exhibits and impressive military collections.
Brisbane museum open: second Sunday of the month - 11:30 to 16:30
Brisbane museum admission: free

Brisbane Museums: Zoology Museum - Department of Zoology, University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland (QLD), 4072, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3365 2474
Located on the western side of central Brisbane, the Zoology Museum is dedicated to natural history and features some enormous collections of animal specimens, fossils and plants. Other attractions at Brisbane's Zoology Museum include interactive displays, seasonal exhibits, lectures and regular guided tours of the museum.
Brisbane museum open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 16:00
Brisbane museum admission: free

Brisbane Museums: Rosewood Railway Museum - Freeman Road, Kunkala, Rosewood, Queensland (QLD), 4074, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)7 3371 4231
Located on the outskirts of Brisbane, the Rosewood Railway Museum celebrates the history of trains in the Queensland area. Home to a number of lovingly restored steam locomotives and historic trains, other attractions at the Rosewood Railway Museum include a gift shop, café area, guided tours, regular train rides and many seasonal events.
Brisbane museum open: every other Sunday - 09:00 to 14:00
Brisbane museum admission: charge, discounts available for children

 
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