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Permanent Exhibition
Dandiiri Maiwar - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures Centre
Visit this unique centre to experience an indigenous perspective on contemporary and traditional aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and cultures from across Queensland.
FREE | From: 10 Dec 05
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Special Exhibition
Getting Sorted
Ever since QM was founded in 1862 our collections have been growing. So now it's time for some serious sorting. Getting Sorted is a rare opportunity to glimpse a range of objects not normally on display.You can also learn more about what goes on behind-the-scenes in a big museum.
FREE | From: 15 Sep 06
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Special Exhibition
Museum Zoo
The animals are 'on parade' at Queensland Museum South Bank! Take a walk on the wild side with creatures let loose from the Museum's world-class Biodiversity Collection - from the tiniest to the tallest and all sorts in between.
FREE | From: 1 Dec 06
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Special Display
Ceremonial Trowel on display
This special ceremonial trowel was used by Sir George Ferguson Bowen, first Governor of Queensland, to lay the foundation stone of Queensland's Parliament House in George Street, Brisbane on 14 July 1865.
FREE | From: 11 Aug 07
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Permanent Exhibition
The Courage of Ordinary Men: Three Stories of the Victoria Cross
See three Victoria Crosses up close, and experience the trenches of the Western Front in a moving exhibition that features original letters and photos, contemporary descriptions and poetry and an evocative sound and light presentation.
FREE | From: 23 Apr 08
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Special Exhibition
Sciencentre
A hyperactive science discovery zone that's hands-on, minds-on fun. Test yourself in three themed galleries: Body Zone, Earth Space and Action Stations.
Adults $11, Children (5-16 years) $8, Concessions $8, Family (2 Adults and up to 4 Children) $33. Discounts apply for groups of 10 or more. | From: 1 Dec 08
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Permanent Exhibition
Inquiry Centre
From snakes and spiders to clocks and collectibles, the Inquiry Centre showcases a bit of everything from the Museum collections. It's a lively space with lots of things to see up close and Museum experts to answer your questions.
FREE | From: 1 Dec 08
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Special Exhibition
Final Cut
Final Cut presents more than forty up-close images of mammals, insects, birds and corals taken by Queensland Museum's award-winning nature photographers Gary Cranitch and Jeff Wright.
FREE | From: 17 Dec 08
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Special Display
Queensland Stories: People Places Past Present
Featuring special objects from the Queensland Museum Collection, this display invites reflection on some of the colourful people, events and attitudes that have shaped our State since Separation 150 years ago.
FREE | From: 26 Jan 09
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Special Display
Investigator Tree & Charles Darwin: The Reluctant Revolutionary display
View the iconic 'Investigator Tree', engraved by members of both Matthew Flinders voyage in 1802 and the third Beagle voyage in 1841.
On display as part of the Charles Darwin: The Reluctant Revolutionary display which examines the events and influences that shaped one of the most important figures in the history of biological science.
FREE | 12 Feb 09 to 15 Nov 09
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Permanent Exhibition
ENERGEX Playasaurus Place
Packed with interactives and things to explore, ENERGEX Playasaurus Place focuses on a positive and sustainable future, whilst exploring energy, climate change, ancient animals and plants, and what we can do to make a difference and create a bright future. Visitors can trace the story of energy throughout the ages, from the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth to the industrial revolution and through to today.
FREE | From: 11 Apr 09
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Special Exhibition
Shanghai Bound
Created to celebrate Shanghai Week, this exhibition acknowledges Queensland's Sister State Agreement with Shanghai, and shows the importance of protecting shared wildlife.
Free | 1 Sep 09 to 6 Dec 09
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Special Exhibition
Q150 Displays
Queensland Museum South Bank is celebrating Q150 with three fascinating displays from Queensland State Archives: Top 150: Documenting Queensland, Queensland Firsts and Our Queensland.
Admission is FREE. | 27 Oct 09 to 29 Nov 09
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Workshop
Wildlife Workshops 2009 - Living with snakes in the Great South-east
South-east Queensland is home to a diverse snake fauna and most of us have snakes in our gardens.
This workshop is designed for those who love snakes and those who fear them. It will cover aspects of the biology of these fascinating creatures and will shed light on their secret lives. There will also be significant focus on the identification of the snakes of South-east Queensland.
Bookings are essential. Cost to participants is $50 Adults, $45 Concession/additional family members (cost includes a resource pack). | 19 Nov 09 1pm-4:30pm
20 Nov 09 1pm-4:30pm
21 Nov 09 1pm-4:30pm
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Special Exhibition
Great Railway Journeys of Australia
Since the introduction of railways in Australia over 150 years ago, train travel has played an important role in Australian cultural life. Great Railway Journeys of Australia explores the development of Australia's rail network and some of the most famous railway journeys.
Free | 28 Nov 09 to 9 May 10
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Sciencentre 
