History museum
Museum of Tropical Queensland
37 locals recommend
Location
70-102 Flinders St
Townsville City, QLD
Tips from locals
located at the heart of Townsville city. 15 min from Mount Louisa. The Museum showcases life in the tropics from dinasaurs to modern day
The star attraction is the HMS Pandora gallery. Sent to catch the famous Bounty and her mutinous crew, the Pandora sank off the coast of Cape York in 1791. Hundreds of amazing artefacts have been recovered from the wreck and are on display. One of our most popular areas for kids is the Enhanted Rainforest, which focuses on one of North Queensland’s most iconic ecosystems, transporting visitors into the light and shade of Tropical Queensland’s rainforest environment. Built around an awe-inspiring recreation of a quandong tree and featuring a slide and rope bridge, children can learn about rainforest plants and animals in a safe and fun environment.
The star attraction is the HMS Pandora gallery. Sent to catch the famous Bounty and her mutinous crew, the Pandora sank off the coast of Cape York in 1791. Hundreds of amazing artefacts have been recovered from the wreck and are on display. One of our most popular areas for kids is the Enhanted Rai…
A fun morning out for the kids and equally engaging for the adults with a look at life in the tropics and some of the historical moments in and around the Townsville region.
You could spend a full day in this museum as it covers a fantastic range of articts and history of the area. A great palce to take the family, educational to all Australians and overseas visitors.