Exhibitions

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.

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.

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.
Action StationsGet hands-on with everyday science. Science is everywhere - at home, school, work and play. Discover what makes everyday things tick.Sciencentre
Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul05 September 2013 - 27 January 2014Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul showcases some of the most remarkable archaeological finds in all of Central Asia. Featuring almost 230 priceless objects from between 2200 BC and AD 200, this exhibition showcases sculptures, jewellery and gold work of extraordinary beauty and significance.Queensland Museum South Bank
All AboardView The Romance of Rail film and see the 1865 A10 No 6 locomotive, the oldest steam locomotive still operating in Australia.The Workshops Rail Museum
bespoke01 January 2013 - 31 December 2013Our "bespoke" program celebrates the work of local designers, highlighting the use of sustainable or reclaimed materials.Queensland Museum South Bank
Body ZoneYour body - like you've never seen it before. Challenge it, move it, re-assemble it, confuse it. Collect your vital statistics. For a total hands-on, minds-on, body-on experience - jump in!Sciencentre
Collectomania28 March 2013 - 31 December 2013Lawn 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.Queensland Museum South Bank
Curators of Cool01 June 2013 - 31 May 2014Our exciting new project shows you our collection through the eyes of six internationally influential stylists, editors, authors, architects and designers.Queensland Museum South Bank
Dandiiri MaiwarAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures Centre
Dandiiri Maiwar celebrates, from a traditional and contemporary perspective, Queensland's two distinct Indigenous cultures through stories, film, artefacts, photographs, art and music.Queensland Museum South Bank