About Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Queensland Museum Kurilpa is the major public museum of the Queensland Museum Network, located within the Queensland Cultural Centre at South Brisbane, Brisbane. Established in 1862, it houses extensive collections relating to Queensland's natural history, cultural heritage, science and human achievement. Notable for dinosaur skeletons, biodiversity displays, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and Queensland history, it is a central cultural attraction in the South Bank precinct.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modern multi-level museum within the South Bank cultural precinct near the Brisbane River. Explore permanent galleries covering natural history, fossils, biodiversity, Queensland history and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, plus the interactive SparkLab science centre and rotating temporary exhibitions. Facilities include a museum shop, cafe, and family-friendly interactive displays with guided tours and educational programs available.
Key highlights
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SparkLab interactive science centre with hands-on exhibits
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Dinosaur and megafauna fossils and skeletons
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Queensland biodiversity and natural history collections
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Anzac Legacy Gallery exploring Queensland's wartime history
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage displays