Queensland’s premier repository of natural history, cultural heritage, and science, holding over 15.2 million objects spanning Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Pacific Indigenous cultures alongside specimens and artifacts of state significance.
At a glance
The Queensland Museum serves as the official state museum, stewarding one of Australia’s most comprehensive collections of natural and cultural heritage. Governed under the Queensland Museum Act 1970, it operates with funding from the Queensland Government to preserve and interpret the material record of the region’s diverse peoples and environments.
History
Established under statutory authority, the museum’s legislative framework dates to 1970. Its collections encompass Indigenous Australian heritage alongside natural history specimens and objects representing human achievement across Queensland’s varied cultural landscape.
What you see
The museum’s architecture and galleries are not detailed in available sources. Visit to experience the permanent and temporary exhibitions firsthand.
Cultural significance
The Queensland Museum holds exceptional importance as a custodian of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage, providing authoritative representation of Indigenous Australian perspectives. Its collections document natural and scientific achievement across Queensland, making it central to understanding the state’s ecological and social history.
Key facts
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Coordinates: -27.473412, 153.01842
- Collection size: Over 15.2 million items
- Governing legislation: Queensland Museum Act 1970
- Funding: Queensland Government
Practical information & getting there
For current opening hours, admission details, and directions, consult the museum’s official website or contact the institution directly.
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