Insect Agency

Closes 1 February 2026

All ages

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co

Insects are everywhere, in a mind-blowing diversity of shapes, colours and species.

Insect Agency, an exhibition developed by Queensland Museum, explores the surprising variety of ways insects do good - for the planet and humanity.

From maintaining healthy ecosystems, pollinating our crops, to providing inspiration for new technologies, they are six-legged superheroes.

Things to see and do

Discover more than 1,000 insect specimens, from the tiniest wasps to brightly coloured butterflies, dracula ants, dung beetles and stick insects.
Experience nearly all 349 species of Queensland butterflies on display – which make up more than 75% of Australia’s 450 or so butterfly species.
Learn about the Dracula Ant, whose jaws can snap shut at a speed of 320 kilometres per hour!
Test your skills with Metamorphosis Match and learn all about insect life cycles.
Get interactive with our digital Bug Builder and Insect Sorter games.
Bug out with some seriously striking photo opportunities!

Get up-close and personal with insects at Queensland MuseumCobb+Co.

Additional information

Queensland Museum welcomes all visitors and offers accessible parking and wheelchair access to exhibits, restrooms and café. We offer a range of downloadable accessibility and sensory resources for moving around the museum, to help plan your visit.

PDF versions of some of our exhibition content can be used to enlarge the font of exhibition displays or for text to speech on your personal device throughout your visit. Download the Insect Agency Large Print Guide or borrow a guide from the museum front desk.

Bookings are essential for all school and children’s group visits.

Each school group receives free entry for up to 10 teachers and accompanying adults. Your school will be invoiced by our team on the day of your visit.