Discover what’s on at the museum these winter school holidays with engaging tours, talks and experiences for the whole family.
Kurilpa Kids Discovery Tour
Step into a world of whales, water rats, cassowaries and dancing stars in this playful First Nations children’s tour for kids.
Together, little explorers will ‘swim’ like a Kuril — the cheeky water rat that inspires Queensland Museum Kurilpa’s name — sing whale songs with Yalingbila, stomp and dance to rhythms from the Torres Strait Islands and discover how animals, skies and stories connect people to Country.
Along the way, children will meet giant ocean creatures, rainforest birds that help grow forests, and even a shark hidden among the stars! Through movement, music, imagination and hands-on storytelling, this engaging guided experience immerses young visitors in First Nations stories, knowledge and traditions in a fun, active and memorable way.
Recommended for ages 3 to 7 years.
Plan your visit
• Tuesday 30 June 10am-10.30am
• Thursday 2 July 10am-10.30am
• Tuesday 7 July (Auslan interpreted) 10am-10.30am
• Thursday 9 July 10am-10.30am
Cost: $8 per child. Adults free, bookings required. Max. two adults per child ticket booked.
Please note that adult supervision is required at all times throughout the tour. Carers are free, however do require a ticket. Due to limited numbers, we advise a maximum of 2 carers per child.
Croc! Guided Tours for families
Take a guided tour of our crocodile exhibition these school holidays. Led by a Croc Guide, this engaging experience takes you back 130 million years to uncover jaw-dropping insights into ancient SuperCrocs, and crocodiles found around the world today.
Along the way, you’ll learn extra croc facts, stories and special insights into how these remarkable creatures have evolved over time. Designed for families, these tours are suitable for all ages looking for a school holiday adventure.
Croc! is presented by Queensland Museum, the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory.
Plan your visit
• Monday 29 June: 1pm – 1:45pm
• Wednesday 1 July: 2pm – 2:45pm
• Friday 3 July: 2pm – 2:45pm
• Monday 6 July: 1pm – 1:45pm
• Wednesday 8 July: 2pm – 2:45pm (Auslan interpreted)
• Friday 10 July: 2pm – 2:45pm
Cost: $5 per participant additional to Croc! Ticket. Headsets provided.
Daily Discoveries
Daily Discoveries are short talks that explore science, nature, and human stories through surprising questions and real objects with our knowledgeable team in the Discovery Centre.
Plan your visit
12pm and 2pm daily in the Discovery Centre on Level 4
Cost Free
No need to book, just turn up!
