Museum of Tropical Queensland

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 Discover the natural and cultural heritage of North Queensland at the Museum of Tropical Queensland, the northernmost campus of Queensland Museum. Our exhibitions are entertaining and informative and our school holiday programs are a fun way to beat the holiday boredom!

Visitor information

Location

70 – 102 Flinders Street, Townsville, Queensland
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Open

9:30am to 5:00pm daily
Holiday opening hours

Prices

Adult $15.00 ($7.50 Townsville residents)

Child 3-16 years $8.80 ($4.40 Townsville residents)

Concession (Valid concession or student card must be presented upon entry) $11.00 ($5.50 Townsville residents)

Family $38.00 ($19.00 Townsville residents)

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What's on

Dress like a pirate day

Your Shipwreck Adventure

Explore the mystery of a Great Barrier Reef shipwreck in this interactive exhibition, purpose build for young children.

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Things to do

Run Out the Gun 

Load and fire a cannon as they did in the 1700s, this interactive activity is fun for everyone. 

Starts at 11am & 2.30pm daily in the Great Gallery.

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