Queensland Museum South Bank media releases

Missing Pieces of Egyptian Book of the Dead Found

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:31:52 +1000

Content for page overview: Arts Minister Ros Bates today revealed that the missing fragments of an important ‘Book of the Dead’ manuscript have been uncovered at the Queensland Museum.

Mummies unwrapped

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:08:21 +1000

Arts Minister Ros Bates today congratulated Queensland Museum for staging a remarkable coup in securing the only Australian showing of Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb which opens 19 April.

Be seen at bespoke

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:49:40 +1000

bespoke is a new designer space located inside the refurbished Collectors Café at the Queensland Museum & Sciencentre, South Bank.

Museum puts call out for Gwen Gillam gowns

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:26:14 +1000

Queensland Museum is putting a call out for garments designed by influential Brisbane fashion icon Gwen Gillam.

Curator Michael Marendy said as well as her garments, typical of the classic and currently popular ‘Mad Men-esque’ styles, the Museum was keen to hear stories about this fashion icon and successful business woman as part of a new research project and possible retrospective exhibition.

Ancient secrets revealed in exclusive Brisbane exhibition

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:39:48 +1000

In what is another coup for the Queensland events calendar, Arts Minister Rachel Nolan today announced Queensland Museum South Bank will be the only Australian venue to host Mummy: Secrets of the Tomb.

Museum showcases life, culture and custom in landmark exhibition

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:32:18 +1000

Queensland Museum South Bank will showcase its world-class collection in a landmark exhibition celebrating the culture and history of the people of the Torres Strait Islands from 25 June – 2 October.

Rock and Roll Legend Shines at Queensland Museum South Bank

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:31:57 +1000

An enigmatic local legend will be celebrated at Queensland Museum South Bank in a new display, Rock Around the Block: Rock ‘N’ Roll George, Brisbane Legend from 22 July – 2 October.

Wine, chocolate and science experiments make for radical night at the Museum

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:31:47 +1000

Queensland Museum South Bank will open its doors After Dark on Friday 26 August to showcase the products of local winemakers and chocolatiers for Science After Dark: Radical Wine & Chocolate.

Show-stopping science in August at Queensland Museum South Bank

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:31:38 +1000

What do the ethics of science, explosions, celebrity presenters and local wine producers have in common? They will all feature in Science for Life! events to be held at Queensland Museum South Bank as part of National Science Week.

Online exhibition brings Torres Strait culture closer than ever before

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:31:26 +1000

A new online version of Queensland Museum South Bank’s major exhibition, Awakening: Stories from the Torres Strait, allows website visitors to get closer to the objects than ever before.

Kids meet up for “Island Style” fun at Queensland Museum South Bank

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:31:09 +1000

Dance performances, craft workshops, choral singing and more will be offered at Queensland Museum South Bank these school holidays for Kids Meet Up! Island Style.

Magic Moments Cinema advertising slides in the spotlight

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:15:16 +1000

Queensland Museum South Bank’s free talk, 12.30pm, Wednesday 1 December will showcase cinema advertising in Queensland in the 1940s and 50s as a turning point in Australian popular culture, demonstrating a transition from static pictures to moving pictures as the main form of entertainment.

Queensland's most famous ute parks at the Queensland Museum

Thu, 06 May 2010 09:58:23 +1000

The car at the centre of Australia’s now infamous ‘Utegate’ political scandal will take its place among dinosaurs, butterflies and beetles at the Queensland Museum South Bank tomorrow, Thursday 4 March.

Free talk at Queensland Museum South Bank celebrates Life

Thu, 06 May 2010 09:58:16 +1000

A world-renowned palaeontologist will visit Australia to celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity with a free lunch time talk at Queensland Museum South Bank, Tuesday 9 March at 12.30pm.

Dig up a dinosaur at Queensland Museum South Bank

Thu, 06 May 2010 09:58:03 +1000

Step back millions of years for a prehistoric holiday adventure as Queensland Museum South Bank launches I Dig Dinos, 5-24 January 2010.

Centaur story still speaks

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:01:05 +1000

Queensland Museum's Historic Shipwrecks Officer Ed Slaughter will discuss the historical background and provide an eye-witness account of the successful search for the wreck of the Australian Hospital Ship Centaur, during a special presentation at Queensland Museum South Bank, Tuesday 11 May, 6.45pm.