Museum of tropical Queensland offers rich and unique experiences for your students that will support and extend their classroom learning. Through specially designed school programs, hands-on exhibits and exhibitions, your students will develop their love of learning and appreciation for Queensland's incredible biodiversity and natural heritage, history and culture when you visit.
Self-led visit
Booking a self-led visit to the museum offers a unique opportunity to experience the museum's current travelling and permanent exhibitions at your leisure.
Expand on students' understanding of classroom content through the self-led exploration of objects and exhibitions showcasing Queensland Museum Network's unique collections and research.
Facilitated programs
The duration of each program ranges from 30 to 90 minutes, with a maximum of 28 students per session. The Programming Coordinator will provide a custom itinerary for large groups requiring multiple sessions and groups requiring adjustments for specific needs.
School admission prices
A general visit to the museum is free although bookings are essential. Additional experiences such as school programs, special exhibitions and events are optional and may incur a cost.
Teachers and supporting adults are admitted free at a ratio of 1:5 for prep, primary and secondary or 1:4 for early childhood. Our staff will invoice your school on the day of your visit.
Schools and children’s group visits to Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators costs $8.00 per student. Facilitated introductions to Sea Monsters cost $12.50 per student.
Entry to the North Queensland Galleries including Pandora and Sciencentre are now free for all school and children’s groups.
Facilitated programs such as Extreme Adaptations attract a cost per student.
| Your school is located in... | Facilitated program | Self-led visit |
| Townsville City Council | $5.50 per person | Free |
| Burdekin Shire Council | $5.50 per person | Free |
| Hinchinbrook Shire Council | $5.50 per person | Free |
| Charters Towers Regional Council | $5.50 per person | Free |
| Non-local school | $7.50 per person | Free |
Bookings are essential for all school group visits. Book as far in advance as possible to secure your preferred visit date and time.
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Plan your visit to Museum of Tropical Queensland, located in Townsville.
Open daily 9.30am — 4pm. Entry to all North Queensland galleries is free and some exhibitions and events have an entry fee.
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