Queensland Museum Kirilpa
The Queensland Museum Kurilpa is the state museum of Queensland, funded by the government, and dedicated to natural history, cultural heritage, science and human achievement.
74 Grey Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101
Getting There
On Foot
The museum is a short walk across the river from Brisbane’s CBD via the Victoria Bridge or the Kurilpa Bridge.
There are two main entrances located on Level 2 and Level 1 closest to the Cultural Centre Busway Station.
A third entrance is located on Level 0 via Grey Street, beside the Dinosaur Garden.
Parking
The Queensland Cultural Centre Car Park (P2) is located underneath Queensland Museum Kurilpa. Entry via Stanley Place (vehicle height limit at entry: 2 metres).
A temporary set down area for vehicles including taxis, coaches, school buses and minibuses is located on Stanley Place.
Visitors with disability permits are advised to check with the attendant via the auto pay station intercom to confirm if person with disability bays (PWD bays) are available.
Phone (07) 3840 7334 for assistance.
Accessibility
Venue Access
All entrances and areas in the museum are wheelchair accessible. Lifts are located in the centre of the building to enable access to all levels of the museum.
There is seating around the museum and in Café Muse on Level 2. Space for wheelchairs is set aside at all of our events and activities, including lectures, workshops and shows.
You can borrow a wheelchair for use within the museum from the Cloakroom on Level 2. They are free of charge and subject to availability. Motorised wheelchairs are permitted in Queensland Museum Kurilpa.
Restrooms
There are accessible and gender neutral toilets on the ground floor and levels one and two.
Companion Cards
We recognise the Queensland Government's Companion Card program. The companion of a Companion Card Holder is entitled to free entry.
If you have a Companion Card holder ticket to an exhibition or event, please have your valid Queensland Government issued ‘Companion Card’ ready to show staff.
For card examples please visit the Queensland Government website.
Service Animals
We welcome service dogs, however in the interest of a safe and healthy visit for all guests and the protection of our state’s historical collection, we ask you leave all other animals at home.
Assistive Listening
Assistive listening devices, including headphones or neck-loops, are available for tours. Please enquire with the tour guide on arrival.
The Cloakroom desk and Theatre on Level 2, and Entry Desk on Level 0, are equipped with induction loops that transmit directly to hearing aids with T-coils.
Sensory Kits
Noise cancelling headphones and Sensory Kits are available at the Cloakroom on Level 2 and SparkLab entry on Level 1.
Auslan Interpretations
Queensland Museum Kurilpa offers Auslan Interpreted events, including Museum Highlights Tours. If you would like to book an interpreter for other museum programs, please contact us via email or phone (07) 3153 3000.