Temporary exhibitions


  • 7BM7, leaving Kyogle during “Jacaranda season” is undertaking the journey from Brisbane to Melbourne, a regular service for QR National. Image Courtesy of Alan Graham Tracking Queensland22 August 2010 - 31 December 2013Take an interesting look at QR’s great achievements in this new display at The Workshops Rail Museum.The Workshops Rail Museum
  • Photo for the Rock n' Roll George exhibition Rock Around the Block: Rock ‘N’ Roll George, Brisbane Legend20 January 2012 - 30 June 2013Rock 'N' Roll George's car is not currently on display as the exhibition gallery is undergoing temporary works. Discover the story behind Brisbane legend Rock 'N' Roll George and see behind the scenes and uncover the intricate scientific processes involved in looking after heritage objects as conservation work takes place on George’s car in the gallery.
    Queensland Museum South Bank
  • Giants of the Past20 January 2012 - 31 December 2013One of Australia’s most complete dinosaur skeletons, an amazing replica of a world-famous dinosaur trackway and fossils over 100 million years old are all featured in this exhibition telling the story of life in the Mesozoic era.Queensland Museum South Bank
  • Perception Deception21 July 2012 09:30 AM - 21 July 2013 05:00 PMReality-altering interactive experiences, visual illusions and perception tests from Questacon.Museum of Tropical Qld
  • INVENTory INVENTory01 January 2013 - 31 December 2013INVENTory is an active, hands-on space offering activities all year round.
    Queensland Museum South Bank
  • bespoke01 January 2013 - 31 December 2013Our "bespoke" program celebrates the work of local designers, highlighting the use of sustainable or reclaimed materials.Queensland Museum South Bank
  • Playing with Light23 February 2013 - 07 July 2013Our new Sciencentre exhibition Playing with Light takes you into the bright and colourful world of lights, lasers and lenses. Dodge laser beams, freeze your shadow, build a telescope and more. Sciencentre
  • Mephisto is the only remaining German tank from World War 1. Mephisto18 March 2013 - 31 December 2014The only remaining German tank from World War 1, Mephisto is a special item for the Queensland Museum. It was captured by a largely Queensland Battalion. It is also unique: as far as we know there are no more survivors of the 20 A7Vs built by Germany at the end of World War 1. However, a replica A7V was built in Germany in 1991 which draws heavily on Mephisto. The Workshops Rail Museum
  • Collectomania28 March 2013 - 31 December 2013Lawn mowers, neon signs and even fingernails are among the objects featured in our new exhibition, Collectomania. Take a peek inside the private collections of Queenslanders and take a look at how our State’s stories are interpreted and retained through community collections.Queensland Museum South Bank
  • Shell-shocked: Australia after Armistice04 May 2013 09:30 AM - 28 July 2013 05:00 PMShell-shocked: Australia after Armistice explores how the Australian community dealt with the lingering effects of World War I.Museum of Tropical Qld

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