Queensland Museum Loans
You can borrow specimens and artefacts from Queensland Museum Loans, including learning resource kits linked to Education Queensland essential learnings.
Collect and return
Borrow from Queensland Museum Loans in Brisbane at 122 Gerler Road Hendra or contact a courier or other delivery service to collect and return.
Download the Loans Catalogue
Thousands of items from across Queensland Museum research areas are available in the QM Loans catalogue - [new window 236 KB PDF] Updated 3 June 2009.
Subscribe to Loans
Subscribe to Queensland Museum Loans to obtain discounts on borrowing costs (subscription rates vary according to enrolment and usage).
Loans Rates
Borrowing costs apply for casual hire by non-subscribers (weekly and fortnightly loans) and for Premium Resources (4-week loans).
Make a Booking
Submit a Loan Request and receive a Booking Confirmation by return email (usually within 2 working days).
Regional Loans
Borrow from a regional depot for free access to a limited range of Queensland Museum Loans resources available to collect from over 30 locations throughout Queensland.
Stamp Competition
Regional borrowers have the chance to WIN great prizes with our Regional Loans stamp competition in conjunction with Australia Post.
The category 1 winner for term 4 2008 is Rachael Turiano (design pictured left).
Premium Resources
You can borrow object-based learning resources developed by teachers in residence at the Queensland Museum and linked to Education Queensland key learning areas.
Premium kits include curriculum-based resources with related specimens and/or artefacts available for a 4-week loan.