Opening Hours
Daily from 9:30am to 4pm. The museum is closed on Good Friday, Anzac Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. All exhibitions are included with admission.
Queensland Museum Tropics offers visitors a deep dive into the colourful collections of Queensland’s tropical paradise from pristine rainforests to the magnificence of the Great Barrier Reef. Explore artefacts recovered from the wreck of the HMS Pandora, lose yourself in Discover Tropical Queensland, unleash your inner scientist at the interactive Sciencentre and much more.
Townsville Residents
Townsville residents receive half price admission (proof of residency required).
Locals admission can only be purchased upon arrival to the museum.
Regional Residence
Thanks to the generous support of their local councils residents of Hinchinbrook, Charters Towers and Burdekin receive free admission to the museum. No bookings are required, simply show proof of residency upon arrival.