Bring the object to the Inquiry Centre
We are on Level 3 of the Queensland Museum South Bank.
Please pack your item securely to ensure it is not damaged in transit.
You can call us first on 3840 7555 if you have ANY questions.
About our location
Queensland Museum South Bank Visitor Information
Additional Instructions
Insects and Spiders
The specimen must be contained. Some insects and spiders can inflict serious bites or stings; exercise due care when considering handling.
Fossils and Geological Specimens
No additional instructions.
Birds, mammals, fish, and reptiles (vertebrates) Specimens
If you have a fresh dead vertebrate animal, place it in a well sealed bag including a note of the date and locality and then into your freezer. Once the specimen has frozen hard, place it in an esky and bring to the Inquiry Centre at the Queensland Museum South Bank.
The Queensland Museum will generally accept any donated vertebrate specimens for inclusion in our collections as long as it is in good condition and has collection data.
Clothing and Textiles, General Cultural Items (Indigenous and Non-indigenous)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural sites and objects are protected under State Legislation. It is an offence under this legislation to knowingly move or disturb cultural heritage materials from where you find them. While Queensland Museum does not enforce this legislation, it does encourage people to leave artefacts in their original location. The disturbance or relocation of cultural material - whether Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or not - greatly diminishes its scientific and cultural significance.
For more information on the legislation protecting these sites and objects please refer to the Department of Natural Resources and Water Cultural Heritage Compliance Fact Sheet*.
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