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Harts Flying Fighter Musuem
This museum houses a collection of restored fighter planes and is located 12km South of Brisbane city at the Archerfield Aerodrome. Wirraway Avenue, Archerfield (07 3272 9484).
Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum is at the southern end of the South Bank. Exhibits include a pearling lugger, a World War II frigate and a tiny ocean-going yacht. Sidon Street, South Brisbane (07 3844 5361).
Musuem of BrisbaneThis small museum can be found in City Hall. It displays an historical account of Brisbane's past, as well as having up to date information on the city. King George Square (07 3403 8888).
Queensland Energy Museum
Queensland energy explained with exhibits showing the early history of electricity and gas in Queensland. Herston, Brisbane.
Queensland Performing Arts Museum
A back stage view of the theatre and it's artists. South Brisbane, Brisbane.
Queensland Police Museum
Some of the worst crimes explained along with displays on police investigative techniques. Queensland Police Headquarters.
Queensland Military Memorial Museum
The history of Queenslander's service in the Commonwealth Defence Force goi9gn back to the early 1800's. Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Queensland Musuem
The Queensland Museum is part of the Cultural Centre at South Bank. It has many exhibits including a display on Queensland's endangered species of mammals. Included is the Science centre which has interactive and hands on displays to entertain all ages. Grey Street, South Brisbane (07 3840 7555).
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
The Planetarium is located on Mt Coot-tha in the Brisbane Botanical Gardens.
Telstra Museum
Automatic phone exchanges and working exhibits provide an insight into telecommunications. Clayfield, Brisbane.
Tony Gould Gallery
An exhibition of Brisbane's theatrical history. South Bank, Brisbane.
Victoria Barracks Museum
A collection of weapons used between 1899 and 1972.