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Getting to Queensland Museum Tropics
Queensland Museum Tropics is located at 70-102 Flinders Street, Townsville.
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Public Transport
Catch the Sunbus (now Kinetic) route 200, 201 or 206 from the Townsville City bus hub on Ogden Street.
This bus departs at regular intervals from the Ogden Street bus hub to the Ferry terminal and will drop passengers off at the bus stop located outside the museum on the return journey back to the Ogden Street bus hub.
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On Foot
We are at 70-102 Flinders Street, Townsville. The museum is approximately a 10 minute walk from the corner of Flinders Street and Denham Street.
Walk east down Flinders Street until you arrive at the museum.
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By Car
Head east down Flinders Street, follow the signs at the roundabout to the museum.
Street parking is available directly opposite the museum.
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Individual Needs
Please give us a call on (07) 4726 0600 if you require assistance, or let us know when you arrive.
We have a set down area at the front of the museum which is wheelchair accessible, as well as disabled toilets, lifts and ramps accessing all exhibitions levels.
We recognise the Queensland Government’s Companion Card program, and admit carers free on presentation of appropriate identification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find out the most frequently asked questions. If you can’t see your question here, you can contact us and our team will get back to you.
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When is the Festival on?
World Science Festival Queensland Schools Day is being held in Townsville on 1 August 2024
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Where is the Festival held?
All Townsville events are held at Queensland Museum Tropics, 70-102 Flinders Street, Townsville.
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Is it free?
The activities on the student day are free for school students, but bookings are required.
Most events for the general public are free. For any ticketed events, check the relevant event page for more details on tickets and prices.
Access to ticketed exhibitions at Queensland Museum Tropics will still require a paid ticket.
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How do I book a ticketed event?
Click the booking button on the relevant event page.
For school bookings, you can also call the museum on (07) 4726 0600.
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Is the event happening anywhere else?
Yes, World Science Festival Queensland runs throughout 2024 at multiple locations across Queensland:
Toowoomba
Schools Program: Friday 17 May 2024
World Science Festival Queensland: Saturday 18 May 2024Chinchilla
Schools Program: Friday 7 June 2024
World Science Festival Queensland: Saturday 8 June 2024Gladstone
Schools Program: Friday 21 June 2024
World Science Festival Queensland: Saturday 22 June 2024Ipswich
Schools Program: Friday 19 July 2024
World Science Festival Queensland: Saturday 20 July 2024Townsville
Schools Program: Thursday 1 August 2024
World Science Festival Queensland: Friday 2 August 2024