Secrets: Objects of Intrigue

Secrets are at the heart of what it means to be human. What we reveal, and conceal, from others shapes our identity.

This intriguing Queensland Museum exhibition presents the deeply individual and universally human phenomenon of secrets.

Secrets: Objects of Intrigue explores secrets through the variety lenses of daily home life, from behind bars in popular culture and throughout military and political history. 

Objects with hidden compartments, personal stories of surveillance, spy gadgets, and contraband crafted while imprisoned. Each showcase reveals more than meets the eye. This layered exhibition will reward visitors who linger for a closer look.

Subject matter

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visitors are advised that this display contains images and objects of people who have died.
The exhibition gallery contains histories of government surveillance of First Nations and LGBTQIA+ communities. 
Queensland Museum is committed to sharing all histories and invites visitors to exercise their discretion.

Accessiblity

This exhibition features very low light.

Resources

• Large Print Guide

Tell us a secret...

Queensland Museum Cobb+Co is exploring secrets in our upcoming exhibition. State secrets, objects with secrets, and how society uses secrets.

Do you have a secret to share? Did you cheat in an exam? Is your pet a secret from your landlord? Do you have a secret love?

Secret submissions form

Submit your secret in one or two sentences below for a chance to have it featured anonymously in our exhibition.