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Hall of Fame, North Queensland Tourism Awards 2006

HUNT FOR EGGS AT THE MUSEUM

The Museum of Tropical Queensland (MTQ) will celebrate Easter with the return of...

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PREMIER COLLECTION OF DIVING EQUIPMENT DONATED TO MUSEUM

Australia’s most significant private collection of historical diving equipment has...

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Enchanted Rainforest

Enchanted Rainforest
Inspired by the Paluma Rainforest in North Queensland, this exciting new exhibition will transport you into the light and shade of Tropical Queensland’s rainforest environment.

 

Troppo!

Troppo! North Queensland Larger Than Life
Come face-to-face with the larger than life, flamboyant caricatures which provide an affectionate insight into the history of Townsville and Thuringowa – from pioneers to the modern-day personalities.

 

Running out the gun

Running out the Gun
Be part of the Gun Team on HMS Pandora. Load and fire a cannon, just the way they did in the 1700s! Running out the Gun takes place at 11am and 2.30pm daily.

 

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Dinosaurs

Discover Tropical Queensland
Where dinosaurs, sea creatures and creepy crawlies come out to play!

 

MindZone

MindZone
Challenge yourself in the MindZone - a hyper-zone of activity featuring wall-to-wall interactive science exhibits – skill testers for both adults and children!

 

Pandora

Pandora Gallery
The main drawcard to the Museum is the exhibition of artefacts from the shipwreck of HMS Pandora - the ship that the British Admiralty sent in pursuit of the Bounty and her mutinous crew.

 

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