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How to visit Queensland Museum Kurilpa

  • Ways to explore: Choose between the Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition or SparkLab, both self-guided experiences with timed entry. Permanent galleries are free to visit.
  • Additional access: Explore Queensland Museum's permanent galleries before or after your ticketed experience at no extra cost. Special exhibitions not listed on this page require separate tickets.
  • Unique experiences: Discover over 130 million years of crocodile evolution at Croc!, or get hands-on with 40+ interactive STEM exhibits and live science demonstrations at SparkLab.
  • Queues & entry: Timed tickets help manage visitor numbers. Arrive 10–15 minutes before your session and allow time for ticket validation.
  • When to book: Weekend, public holiday, and school holiday sessions often sell out first. Book online in advance to secure your preferred timeslot.
  • Best upgrade: Visiting both Croc! and SparkLab offers the most complete Queensland Museum experience, combining natural history with interactive science in one visit.

Compare your ticket options

Ticket typeAccessIncludesGuideDurationWhy choose this

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends

Timed-entry exhibition

Entry to the Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition with prehistoric crocodilian models, fossils, interactive displays, First Nations stories, conservation exhibits, and multimedia experiences

Self-guided

60–90 mins

- Explore 130 million years of crocodile evolution - See life-sized prehistoric crocodilians and interactive displays

SparkLab

Timed-entry interactive STEM experience

Entry to SparkLab with 40+ hands-on exhibits, Science Bar demonstrations, Science on a Sphere, and the Maker Space

Self-guided with live educator demonstrations

60–90 mins

- Experiment with interactive STEM exhibits - Watch live science demonstrations and maker activities

What to expect at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends
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Explore one of Queensland's leading museums

Discover Queensland's natural history, biodiversity, First Nations cultures, and scientific discoveries through free permanent galleries and ticketed experiences like Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends and SparkLab.

Journey through 130 million years of crocodile evolution

Step into Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends to see life-sized prehistoric crocodilians, fossils, interactive displays, and all 23 living crocodilian species while learning how these ancient reptiles survived for millions of years.

Explore interactive challenges and research tools

The exhibition combines fossils with modern science. Test your knowledge through interactive games, examine crocodile research equipment, and learn how conservationists monitor crocodile populations today. Most visitors spend around 60–90 minutes exploring the exhibition.

Discover First Nations connections to Sea Country

Beyond science, Croc! highlights cultural stories and artistic traditions connected to crocodiles. First Nations artworks, songs, and storytelling experiences reveal enduring relationships between people, waterways, and crocodile habitats across Australia.

Continue through the museum

After exiting Croc!, explore Queensland Museum Kurilpa’s free permanent galleries, including Queensland Stories, Wild State, and the Anzac Legacy Gallery. Allow another 1–2 hours if you plan to see the wider museum.

Get hands-on at SparkLab

Explore SparkLab, the museum's interactive STEM centre, featuring 40+ hands-on exhibits, live Science Bar demonstrations, Science on a Sphere, and creative challenges in the Maker Space.

Explore beyond the exhibitions

After your ticketed experience, visit the museum's free permanent galleries, stop by Café Muse, or browse the museum shop. Most visitors spend 3–5 hours exploring the museum.

Things to know before booking your tickets to Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Booking

Timed-entry sessions are available throughout the day for both Croc! and SparkLab. Visitor numbers are capped for each session, so booking online in advance is recommended, particularly during weekends and Queensland school holidays.

What's included

A Croc! ticket includes entry to the special exhibition only. A SparkLab ticket grants admission to the interactive STEM centre. The museum's permanent galleries remain free to visit and can be explored before or after your booked experience.

Ways to explore

Both experiences are self-guided, allowing you to move through the exhibitions at your own pace. Throughout the day, SparkLab educators host live demonstrations and interactive presentations, while Croc! features hands-on exhibits, multimedia displays, and self-guided activities suitable for all ages.

Accessibility

Queensland Museum Kurilpa offers step-free access, accessible facilities and sensory resources. Croc! also provides Relaxed Hours and dedicated Sensory Friendly Sessions on selected dates, while SparkLab hosts sensory-friendly sessions with reduced visitor numbers and lower noise levels.

Families

Both experiences are designed for families. Croc! is recommended for all ages, while SparkLab is particularly suited to children aged 6–13. Children under 12 visiting Croc! must be accompanied by an adult.

Explore Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends

A major temporary exhibition tracing crocodile evolution, science, culture, and conservation through fossils, immersive displays, and interactive experiences.

Access: Separate ticket required.

SparkLab

Queensland Museum’s hands-on science centre features interactive experiments, engineering challenges, and technology exhibits designed around curiosity and discovery.

Access: Separate admission required.

Wild State

Discover Queensland’s remarkable biodiversity through habitats, animal specimens, ecosystems, and environmental stories spanning rainforests, reefs, deserts, and wetlands.

Access: Included with museum entry.

Queensland Stories

Explore Queensland’s social, cultural, and industrial history through objects, personal stories, inventions, and iconic moments that shaped the state.

Access: Included with museum entry.

Anzac Legacy Gallery

This permanent gallery examines Queensland’s wartime experiences through personal accounts, military objects, and the historic Mephisto tank.

Access: Included with museum entry.

Must-see exhibits at Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Sarcosuchus Reconstruction (Croc! Exhibition)

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends

Stand beside one of history’s largest crocodilian predators and compare its enormous size with modern crocodiles.

Prehistoric Crocodile Fossils (Croc! Exhibition)

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends

Rare fossil displays reveal how crocodilians evolved, adapted, and survived multiple extinction events across millions of years.

First Nations Crocodile Artworks

Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends

Bold contemporary and traditional works highlight enduring cultural connections between crocodiles, waterways, and Sea Country.

Mephisto Tank

The only surviving German A7V tank from World War I, preserved as one of Australia’s most significant military artefacts.

Muttaburrasaurus Display

Queensland Stories

Meet Queensland’s famous dinosaur discovery and learn how this prehistoric species became an icon of Australian palaeontology.

Discovery Centre Specimens

Discovery Centre

Open specimen drawers reveal insects, minerals, skeletons, and scientific collections usually hidden behind museum storage doors.

Plan your visit to Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Queensland Museum entrance sign with greenery in foreground.
  • Open daily: From 9:30am to 5pm (opens at 1:30pm on Anzac Day)
  • Closed on: Good Friday, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day
  • Croc!: Sessions begin from 9:40am throughout the day
  • SparkLab: Permanent exhibition (9:30am – 4pm); Sessions begin from 9:30am to 3pm
  • Best time to visit: Weekday mornings generally feel quieter. School holidays and weekends attract larger family crowds.
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Queensland Museum Kurilpa sits within Brisbane’s Cultural Centre precinct at South Bank, alongside major galleries, theatres, and riverside attractions.

Address: Corner Grey Street and Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, Queensland. [Find on maps]

Getting there

  • Train: South Brisbane Station (5-minute walk)
  • Bus: Cultural Centre Busway Station (2–5 minute walk), served by Brisbane Metro services and frequent TransLink routes from the CBD, South Bank, West End, Woolloongabba, Eight Mile Plains, and Upper Mount Gravatt.
  • Ferry: South Bank CityCat terminal (10-minute walk)
  • Car: Paid parking available in the Queensland Cultural Centre Car Park (P2) beneath the museum via Stanley Place.
Queensland Museum entrance with large crocodile display for Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibit.

Main Museum Entrance

Location: Grey Street, South Bank

Primary entrance for museum visitors, exhibition guests, and SparkLab ticket holders.

Ticket redemption

Digital tickets can be presented directly from your mobile device at exhibition entry points.

Security check

Bags may be inspected. Exhibition-specific capacity controls apply during peak periods.

Restroom sign with symbols for men, women, and wheelchair accessibility.
  • Restrooms: Available throughout the museum.
  • Museum Shop: Offers books, educational gifts, exhibition merchandise, and Queensland-themed souvenirs.
  • Café: On-site café serving drinks, snacks, and light meals.
  • Free Wi-Fi: Available throughout most public museum spaces.
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  • Wheelchair accessibility: The museum provides accessible parking, lifts, accessible restrooms, and wheelchair access across major galleries.
  • Sensory-friendly options: Croc! includes sensory resources, seating areas, interactive exhibits, and downloadable sensory maps. Relaxed hours and sensory-friendly sessions support visitors who prefer lower-sensory environments.
  • Service animals: Service animals are welcome throughout the museum.
Illuminated crocodile skulls on a blue patterned background at Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibit.

Don't miss the Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends exhibition (until October 2026). It's a world-premiere exhibition exploring crocodile evolution, science, conservation, and cultural connections through fossils, immersive displays, and interactive experiences.

Person holding a vintage camera, emphasizing photography-friendly tour.
  • Photography: Personal photography is permitted. Flash, tripods, selfie sticks, and commercial photography are prohibited.
  • Children: Guests under 12 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or carer inside Croc!.
  • Interactive exhibits: Touch only displays marked as hands-on.
  • Food & drinks: Consumption is generally restricted to designated café and public areas.
  • Capacity controls: Timed entry sessions help manage visitor flow inside ticketed exhibitions.

Visitor tips

  • Visit Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at your booked time, then explore the museum's free permanent galleries before or after your session to make the most of your visit.
  • If you're visiting with children, pair your Croc! ticket with SparkLab. Together, the two experiences take around 2.5–3 hours, leaving time to explore the museum's free galleries.
  • Check the daily schedule at SparkLab on arrival so you don't miss live Science Bar demonstrations or Maker Space activities.
  • Weekday mornings generally offer a quieter experience than weekends and school holidays, especially in SparkLab.
  • Download or pick up a museum map at the entrance to plan an efficient route between the permanent galleries, Croc!, and SparkLab.
  • The museum is located in Brisbane's South Bank precinct, making it easy to combine your visit with nearby attractions like Queensland Art Gallery, GOMA, or South Bank Parklands.

Frequently asked questions about Queensland Museum Kurilpa tickets

Online booking guarantees your preferred Croc! session time and helps avoid missing busy school holiday or weekend slots.