Monthly Archives: May 2011

All Stuffed Up!

No, this is not a blog post about nasal congestion. It’s about the amazing science and artistry of taxidermy. Taxidermy is the science of preparing and mounting dead animals for display and research. On Wednesdays, a wonderful group of volunteers … Continue reading

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New Fossil and Marine Science Exhibitions

A small two case exhibit opened on Friday 27th May called ‘100 years of fossils’ which is located near the entrance of the Queensland Museum South Bank (QMSB) on Level 2. The display marks the 100 year anniversary of the collection … Continue reading

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See them before they’re gone!

Two wonderful exhibitions on Level 3 of Queensland Museum South Bank (QMSB)will disappear shortly. In July, Museum Zoo will be dismantled and Endangered Species will disappear, to reappear later in a new format. So if you want to see these … Continue reading

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Hello Everybody

Welcome to “Queensland Museum Talks Science” (QMTS). The blog is designed primarily for primary and secondary teachers who are interested in making science lessons exciting and engaging for students. It is written by a team of primary and secondary science teachers … Continue reading

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