Our publications
Queensland Museum is custodian of the state’s natural and cultural heritage collections, which tell the changing story of Queensland through objects, specimens and artefacts. The museum is recognised nationally as a leading publisher of natural and cultural heritage titles. Our bestselling books feature stunning, full-colour photography of the places, flora and fauna of Queensland and are the perfect introduction to the incredible beauty and biodiversity of the state.
Queensland Museum publications can be purchased at all Museum Shops, or via our online store. For wholesale enquiries, or to obtain a full list of available titles, please call 07 3153 4415 or email us.
The search for ancient Queensland reveals unique landscapes, a fascinating geology and, most importantly, its incomparable fossils.
Wetlands are among the most important parts of our planet, rich in biodiversity and thrumming with life at scales both vast and microscopic.
Drawing on extensive research, Deborah Tranter traces the rise and decline of legendary coaching company Cobb & Co. and its influence across Queensland.
Discover what makes Eungella unique, and explore the vulnerability of rainforest ecosystems in a changing climate.
Botanical artist Ellis Rowan's thousands of watercolours are a significant and undeniable part of the story of Australia's colonisation.
The definitive guide to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's last great wilderness areas.
The Greater Brisbane Region is one of Australia’s richest natural environments, supporting a remarkable diversity of wildlife in a range of habitats.
A place of unparalleled native beauty, Tropical North Queensland is home to some of our most fascinating creatures.
Queensland is home to an extraordinary mix of native plants and animals across diverse landscapes.
Over a hundred years after they were collected from villagers across the colony of British New Guinea, 36 objects are reconnected with descendants.
The First World War was a traumatic moment in history that changed Australia. Explore the stories of Queenslanders who served, and those on the home front.
Mephisto, the only surviving A7V Sturmpanzerwagen German tank, was captured in France in 1918 by a battalion including Queensland and Tasmanian soldiers.
For thousands of years, the Coral Sea has been a place of significant cultural interaction between people from southern New Guinea, north Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands.
This Is My Heritage explores the connection objects have to family, country and culture through personal memories and experiences.