Queensland Museum Kurilpa Mini Museum Explorers

5 MAY - 9 JUNE 2026

Queensland Museum Kurilpa

Step into a world of wonder with Mini Museum Explorers, their early learning program designed for curious minds aged 3 to 5 years. Children will have the opportunity to touch and explore real museum objects, engage in STEM inspired activities and participate in stories, songs and movement-based play in a fun and social learning environment.

Activities and Dates

Going on a Croc Hunt
Do you like crocodiles? What makes a crocodile such an amazing animal? Join in for a Croc Hunt! The museum has a few crocodiles lurking around. Will you find one?

Tuesday 05 May 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am
Tuesday 12 May 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am
Reptiles Rock
These sessions introduce the Mini Museum Explorers to the many different types of reptiles. Crocodiles are one type can you think of any others? What makes a reptile a reptile?

Tuesday 19 May 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am
Tuesday 26 May 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am
Scales and Tails
Through stories and activities, Mini Museum Explorers will look at reptiles features and how they are different to other animals. Is a kangaroo a reptile? Is a crocodile furry or smooth?

Tuesday 02 June 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am
Tuesday 09 June 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am (Auslan interpreted)

  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.