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Queensland Museum Kurilpa offers rich and unique experiences for your students that will support and extend their classroom learning. Through specially designed school programs, hands-on STEM exhibits and world-class 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.

Choose your experience

The first step in planning a school visit to the museum is to find out what's on. Choose from a range of exhibitions, school programs and events!

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's unique collections and research.

What's on

Facilitated programs
Please be advised that our School Program suite is currently being redeveloped to offer a new format for 2024.

Be the first to know about these initiatives by subscribing to our eNews for educators and join us online in Term one, for a virtual launch of our 2024 programs, exhibitions and more!

School programs

School admission prices
A general visit to the museum is free. Additional experiences such as school programs, SparkLab, special exhibitions and events are optional and may incur a cost.

Plan and book your visit

Bookings are essential for school group visits. This is to ensure that our staff are available to meet and assist your group, and that you have access to exhibitions and experiences. Please book as early as possible.

Free visit for teachers

We invite teachers, early years educators and group supervisors to preview the museum prior to your visit to plan and prepare for your group’s learning experiences. As some exhibitions are ticketed, entry fees apply for family members and accompanying guests. Book online now to arrange your free entry.

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