Program 8 November to 8 February

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
Great Railway Journeys of Australia
Great Railway Journeys of Australia explores the development of Australia's rail network and some of the most famous railway journeys.
Developed by The Workshops Rail Museum, the exhibition draws on the Museum's collection of objects, photographs and posters.
Free after price of admission. MTQ is free for residents of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers and Hinchinbrook, thanks to the support of these councils.

7 Aug 09 to 8 Nov 09 9:30am-5pm

Special Exhibition
Queensland Firsts
Fifty milestones that shaped a state. Inspired by 50 rarely-seen archival records, historians map the journey that has defined Queensland in an exhibition to celebrate the state's 150th anniversary.
Free on admission

9 Nov 09 to 13 Dec 09

Special Exhibition
Our Queensland
The history of Queensland in photographs from the archives of The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail. News, lifestyle, sport and feature photos will bring back memories for older Queenslanders and enlighten younger generations.
Free on admission

9 Nov 09 to 13 Dec 09

Talk
Discover More Talk: Ed Slaughter
November's Discover More Talk will be given by Mr Ed Slaughter of the Museum of Tropical Queensland. Mr Slaughter is the museum's Historic Shipwreck Officer.
Free on Admission

10 Nov 09 12pm-1pm

Talk
Discover More Talk: Sea Turtles
December's Discover More Talk will be given by David Roe of the Sea Turtle Foundation. The talk will cover sea turtles, threats to sea turtles and the work of Sea Turtle Foundation, including its nesting monitoring project.
Free on Admission

8 Dec 09 12pm-1pm

Special Exhibition
Earth Quest
Earth Quest - Outer Space to Inner Earth is an interactive exhibition that takes the visitor on a journey from the Milky Way through to Earth's inner core.
Free on admission

21 Dec 09 to 16 Apr 10

Holiday Activities
Creepy Crawlies Alive
Discover the hidden world of North Queensland's marvellous minibeasts. See dozens of creeping crawling creatures alive before your eyes - including some insect GIANTS unique to the tropics!
MTQ will be buzzing with things to see and do with a full program of creepy crawly craft, games and activities to keep kids busy and having fun!
Free on admission

5 Jan 10 to 25 Jan 10