MTQ media releases

Grace - the Exhibition

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:27:19 +1000

A stunning photographic exhibition exploring the unique relationship between art and sport will be on display at the Museum of Tropical Queensland from 13 September to 10 November 2011.

Grace – the Exhibition was developed by North Queensland’s contemporary dance company Dancenorth and the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys, and featured side by side images of rugby league action shots imitated by dancers.

Queensland Dragon: Chinese in the North

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:55:15 +1000

A new exhibition exploring the history of Chinese migrants in North Queensland opens at the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Monday 19 July.

Humanoid Discovery

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:04:09 +1000

Ever wondered how different body systems and organs function? From the seemingly simple process of breathing to how you digest food, the purpose of your skin, how hair grows, or how you identify smell?

Humanoid Discovery, a travelling exhibition from Scitech Perth, is on display at the Museum of Tropical Queensland until 11 July 2011.

The discovery of Kosmoceratops

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:44:39 +1000

Hear a first hand account of remarkable new dinosaur discoveries in the USA at a free public talk at the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Tuesday 12 April at 12 noon.

Guest speaker and James Cook University Lecturer Dr Eric Roberts was part of the team that uncovered never-before-seen dinosaur fossils in the United States.

Front line news from the cane toad invasion

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:30:15 +1000

Cane toad expert Dr Ben Phillips will give a despatch from the front lines of Australia’s cane toad invasion in a free public talk at the Museum of Tropical Queensland on Tuesday 14 June at 12pm.

The talk, titled “Space, time, and cane toads: fascinating lessons from one of the world’s worst invaders” reveals some fascinating facts about our much-loathed backyard denizen.

Roaring Dinos return to MTQ

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:18:38 +1000

School holiday visitors to the Museum of Tropical Queensland can look forward to a palaeontological adventure with free activities planned for the whole family as part of Dino Discoveries from 25 June to 10 July.

Visitors will have the opportunity to reacquaint themselves with the Museum’s mascot Dinomite, a life-size animatronics carnosaur, who will be roaming around the Museum at 11.30am and 2pm on weekdays.

Talking about taxonomy

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:07:07 +1000

A free public lecture at the Museum of Tropical Queensland on Tuesday 12 July at 12pm will reveal how new species are being described every day.

The talk by Assistant Curator Chad Buxton of the Museum’s Tropical Biodiversity section, offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the way an unknown organism becomes a new species.

Revealed: How your brain controls your body weight

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:00:32 +1000

An award winning physiologist will deliver a free public lecture at the Museum of Tropical Queensland revealing the role our brains play in controlling body weight.

Internationally recognised physiologist Professor Michael Cowley will deliver the lecture as part of National Science Week on Tuesday 16 August at 3pm.

Creepy Crawlies Alive 2011

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:51:40 +1000

Tarantulas, giant cockroaches and scorpions will return to the Museum of Tropical Queensland as part of the Creepy Crawlies Alive school holiday program, 4 – 21 January 2011.

Tales of the High Seas has school students docking at the Museum of Tropical Queensland

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:47:51 +1000

The Museum of Tropical Queensland brought out the inner pirate in local school students with a Shipwrecked-themed story writing competition and the winning entries are now on display at the Museum until 31 December.

How to prepare for Cyclones at the Museum of Tropical Queensland

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:34:30 +1000

Learn how to prepare for the coming cyclone season at a free talk at the Museum of Tropical Queensland on Tuesday 14 December from 12pm to 1pm.

Dr Greg Connor, from the Bureau of Meteorology, will discuss tropical weather systems, including different cyclone categories and the potential impact of a tropical cyclone.

Rare diving helmet on display at Museum of Tropical Queensland

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:27:10 +1000

A rare heritage diving helmet manufactured in the 1840’s is now on display at the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Townsville.

The ‘A. Siebe’ helmet, named after its manufacturer Christian Augustus Siebe, is believed to be one of the earliest examples of standard diving dress helmets and was recently donated to the Queensland Museum by private collectors Greg and Helen Langley of Hobart.

Symbols of Australia exhibition opens in Townsville

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:27:48 +1000

What symbolises the Australian identity? For some it’s the kangaroo, for others it’s natural wonders like Uluru or man-made icons like the Sydney Harbour Bridge, some might even sum it up with Vegemite. Symbols of Australia, a travelling exhibition developed and presented by the National Museum of Australia, opens at the Museum of Tropical Queensland today.

Museum of Tropical Queensland Display Officer Returns from Norfolk Island

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:27:48 +1000

Museum of Tropical Queensland display officer Phillip Smith has returned from Norfolk Island, where he created a replica of the Norfolk Island Museum’s treasured cannon from the infamous HMS Bounty.

Get Shipwrecked at the Museum of Tropical Queensland!

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:27:47 +1000

Set sail to the Museum of Tropical Queensland for a shipwreck adventure these school holidays!

Discover conservation at the Museum of Tropical Queensland

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:27:47 +1000

The challenges of conserving biodiversity in an era of climate change will be addressed in the next Discover More series lecture by Professor Stephen Williams, Tuesday 14 September, 12 noon at the Museum of Tropical Queensland.

Outback Fossils come to the Museum of Tropical Queensland

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:08:06 +1000

The Museum of Tropical Queensland’s Dino Discoveries holiday program will showcase a spectacular selection of real fossils from outback Queensland thanks to the support of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum near Winton.

Discover Indigenised Kitsch at the Museum of Tropical Queensland

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:08:06 +1000

When non-Indigenous Australians attempted to make Indigenous-themed souvenirs last century, the results could range from kitsch to offensive, says Trish Barnard from the Museum of Tropical Queensland.

Dino Discoveries at the Museum of Tropical Queensland

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:08:06 +1000

Get ready for adventure as the Museum of Tropical Queensland launches its Dino Discovery holiday program, 26 June – 12 July 2010.

Discover More about Antarctica at the Museum of Tropical Queensland

Thu, 06 May 2010 10:03:56 +1000

The largest study ever undertaken to discover the deep marine life of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean - the Collaborative East Antarctic Marine Census - will be the subject of a free public lecture at the Museum of Tropical Queensland on Tuesday 13 April at 12 noon.

Cassowary Preserved at the Museum of Tropical Queensland

Thu, 06 May 2010 10:03:48 +1000

Volunteers working in the Museum of Tropical Queensland's taxidermy department have their hands full this week with the preservation of a large cassowary.

Museum of Tropical Queensland abuzz with creepy crawly fun!

Thu, 06 May 2010 10:03:36 +1000

The Museum of Tropical Queensland will be buzzing with excitement in January when the museum's Creepy Crawlies Alive display and holiday program brings visitors up close to a menagerie of live North Queensland mini-beasts!

Earth Quest Exhibit Opens at Museum of Tropical Queensland

Thu, 06 May 2010 10:03:28 +1000

A new interactive science exhibit taking visitors on a voyage from the outer limits of the galaxy to the centre of the Earth opens on 17 December at the Museum of Tropical Queensland.

New exhibitions coming to the Museum of Tropical Queensland

Thu, 06 May 2010 10:03:17 +1000

The Museum of Tropical Queensland will host three major exhibits over the next three months, Museum Director Peter McLeod announced today.