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Visit as a family
Museums are places where families can explore and learn together. Families can enjoy a range of exhibitions, events and activities during their visit to Queensland Museum Kurilpa.
Staff are located throughout Queensland Museum Kurilpa to assist, offer directions or interpret information. Children’s activities and interactions feature throughout our exhibitions.
Moving around the museum
Children supervision
Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a carer or guardian at all times when visiting the museum.
Pram access
The museum is accessible for parents bringing prams or strollers.
Lifts are located in the centre of the building to enable access to all levels of the museum. Lift access via Anzac Legacy Gallery on Level 1.
Family room
There is a Family Room located on Level 2. A fold-down change table is also available in the toilets on Level 1 and inside SparkLab.
Child-friendly eating
Café Muse on Level 2 has child-friendly menu options. Highchairs are available upon request.
Family friendly events
Find daily, seasonal and school holiday activities and events to add to your visit experience.
Learning at the museum
When visiting the museum, adults accompanying children are encouraged to scaffold and model learning behaviours such as conversations, observations, comparisons and inquiring to learn together.
This will foster a love of learning while supporting connections to environments and communities from local to global. Museums are a great way to make learning fun and learn at your own pace.
Staff are located throughout our museums to assist, offer directions, or interpret information. Children’s activities and interactions feature throughout our galleries and grounds.
Learning Resources and at home activities
Enjoy our online resources for a range of ages and interests. We invite you to be part of our story and discover, create, experiment and explore.
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Plan your visit
Plan your visit to Queensland Museum Kurilpa, centrally located at the Queensland Cultural Centre, South Bank.
Hours & admission
Open daily 9:30am — 5pm. Entry to Queensland Museum Kurilpa is free. SparkLab, some exhibitions and events have an entry fee and tickets can be purchased online.
Accessibility
Accessibility and sensory information to help you plan your visit to Queensland Museum Kurilpa.