Program 6 September to 6 December

Permanent Exhibition
Enchanted Rainforest
Enchanted Rainforest is locally focused and inspired by the Paluma Rainforest in North Queensland. Built around an awe-inspiring recreation of a fig tree, the exhibition’s interactive displays teach visitors about the flora and fauna of a rainforest environment. It also includes information about the Indigenous land use of the forest and describes its special meaning to Indigenous peoples.
FREE

From: 6 Dec 07

Special Exhibition
Name Our New Mascot
Kids - We have a great new mascot here at MTQ but our mascot needs a name! Think of a name for the mascot and you could win a 4 GB Ipod Nano, donated by Harvey Norman Townsville. Visit our new mascot webpage for more information about how to enter.
Competition is FREE to enter. Costs apply for museum admission.

22 Aug 08 to 9 Sep 08

Talk
Discover More Talk
A free talk, 'Biodiversity and Conservation on Magnetic Island', will be jointly presented by Lyndall Harvey, an Environmental Scientist and Dr Daniela Ceccarelli, a Marine Ecologist, both from C&R Consulting.
The talk will examine both the terrestrial and the marine biodiversity of Magnetic Island, the threats that species face and the measures being implemented for biodiversity conservation.
Free talk after price of admission. Free admission for locals of Townsville, Charters Towers & Burdekin Councils

9 Sep 08 12pm-1pm

Holiday Activities
Butterfly Magic School Holiday Program
To celebrate the arrival of the new MTQ Ulysses butterfly mascot, the September/October school holiday program is all about butterflies!
The program is bursting with the usual holiday fun for children, including a self-led butterfly trail around the museum, led activities, daily screenings of A Bugs Life and a fascinating butterfly documentary, craft activities and daily appearances from our new Ulysses butterfly mascot!
Free activities after price of admission. Free admission for locals of Townsville, Charters Towers & Burdekin Councils

22 Sep 08 to 3 Oct 08 9:30am-5pm