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Queensland Museum South Bank
Level 4 | 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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Queensland Museum South Bank
Level 4 | 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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Queensland Museum South Bank
Level 3 | 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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Queensland Museum South Bank
Level 2 | 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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Museum of Tropical Queensland
Level 2 | Permanent Exhibition
Enchanted Rainforest
Enchanted Rainforest is locally focused and inspired by the Paluma Rainforest in North Queensland. Built around an awe-inspiring recreation of a fig tree, the exhibition's interactive displays teach visitors about the flora and fauna of a rainforest environment. It also includes information about the Indigenous land use of the forest and describes its special meaning to Indigenous peoples.
FREE | From: 6 Dec 07
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Queensland Museum South Bank
Level 2 | 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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Queensland Museum South Bank
Level 1 | 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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Queensland Museum South Bank
Level 3 | 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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Queensland Museum South Bank
Level 4 | 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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Queensland Museum South Bank
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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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Queensland Museum South Bank
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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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Cobb & Co. Museum
Groom Gallery | Special Exhibition
Make It Modern 1959-2059
Travel back to Toowoomba in 1959, compare it to today and look forward to where we will be in 2059.
The exhibition looks at the major aspects of people's lifestyles including fashion, fads, furniture, holidays, families, entertainment and education.
It also includes a cubby house where children can dress up and play with toys popular in 1959.
FREE with admission | From: 11 Sep 09
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Queensland Museum South Bank
Level 4 | 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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Museum of Tropical Queensland
Level One | Special Exhibition
Earth Quest
Earth Quest - Outer Space to Inner Earth is an interactive exhibition that takes the visitor on a journey from the Milky Way through to Earth's inner core.
Free on admission | 21 Dec 09 to 16 Apr 10
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The Workshops Rail Museum
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Day out with Thomas 2010
The Workshops Rail Museum's signature annual event, Day out with Thomas, will once again delight visitors of all ages. 'Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller' and Thomas the Tank Engine himself will be visiting The Workshops Rail Museum. So come along and join in all the fun with storytelling and activities for all.
Admission is FREE for Annual Pass Members otherwise general Museum entry applies. | 26 Dec 09 to 31 Jan 10
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