Museum of Tropical Queensland, Maritime museum in Townsville, Australia.
The Museum of Tropical Queensland displays over 8,000 artifacts from 25 shipwrecks along the Queensland coast and Great Barrier Reef.
Established in 1987, this institution underwent major renovations in 2000 to include a replica of HMS Pandora's bow and a dedicated gallery.
The exhibitions present stories of Indigenous peoples of tropical regions alongside European maritime exploration through detailed artifacts and documentation.
Located at 70-102 Flinders Street, the museum opens daily from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM with an admission fee of 16 Australian dollars.
The museum houses an extensive collection of maritime archaeology items recovered from Queensland's coastal waters, including the HMS Pandora expedition relics.
Location: Queensland
Inception: 1987
Email: info@mtq.qld.gov.au
Website: http://mtq.qm.qld.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -19.25740,146.82200
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:15
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