Events & exhibitions

Current Exhibitions

Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route

Queensland Museum South Bank

Explore the richness of desert life in this beautiful exhibition from the National Museum of Australia and immerse yourself in the story of the Canning Stock Route (in Western Australia), the world’s longest historical stock route.

Playing with Light

Sciencentre

Our new Sciencentre exhibition Playing with Light takes you into the bright and colourful world of lights, lasers and lenses. Dodge laser beams, freeze your shadow, build a telescope and more.

Collectomania

Queensland Museum South Bank

Lawn mowers, neon signs and even fingernails are among the objects featured in our new exhibition, Collectomania. Take a peek inside the private collections of Queenslanders and take a look at how our State’s stories are interpreted and retained through community collections.

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Upcoming Events

  • Sound Show

    29 January 2013 - 21 June 2013

    We live in a world full of sounds but what do we need to make a sound? This show will get things vibrating, from balloons to tuning forks to even the audience as we explore the science behind sound.

  • Holiday Science Theatre Shows

    22 June 2013 - 07 July 2013

    Be part of the show in the Sciencentre's holiday science theatre shows. Explore scientific concepts, take part in demonstrations and bring everyday science to life. Topics include the Light Show, Gross Show, Sound Show, Balloon Show and more.

  • Camo Kids Holiday Program

    22 June 2013 09:30 AM - 07 July 2013 05:00 PM

    Enlist in a hands-on holiday program for kids of all ages and learn about life in the Australian Army, meet real soldiers, inspect Army vehicles and weapons and discover the military history of our Townsville units.

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