Public stampede into new look Queensland Museum

The redeveloped Queensland Museum, which opened its doors last week following a $14.3 million revamp, has been a huge hit with the public.

Arts Minister Rachel Nolan said early reports show that more than 30,000 people visited the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre over its three-day opening weekend (20-22 Jan).

Visitors enjoyed the new spaces, experiences and exhibitions along with the roving puppet dinosaurs on hand for the opening, prowling and growling through the building.

Entries in the guest book include:

"It was the first time that I visited your museum and I love it! And the 'living' T-rex was a lot of fun! Can't wait to visit again."

"Dinosaur display awesome. Great kid value and entertainment. Everybody loved it and cameras were snapping. Mums, dads & gramps all enjoyed the interaction. We'll keep coming back. Happy 150."

"The place looks amazing and fun, things to come will just add to it."

Ms Nolan said new designs for the Discovery Centre, the main entrance foyer, the ENERGEX Playasaurus Place and the Museum Shop proved especially popular.

"The opening on 20 January was significant as it was 150 years, to the day, since the Queensland Museum was established in 1862," Ms Nolan said.

"Back when the Queensland Museum began the state of Queensland was only two years old.

"What a transformation the Queensland Museum and the state have undergone since then. I encourage all Queenslanders to come along, share their stories and view some of the state's glorious wildlife and amazing history on view at the Queensland Museum."

Ms Nolan said the Queensland Museum's refurbishment was part of the Bligh Government's commitment to keep the Cultural Centre at the top of its game.

"More than 3.9 million visits are recorded across the Cultural Centre annually and so the precinct is not just a cultural hub, but a key supporter of the local economy and jobs," she said.

"The Bligh Government has invested heavily in the Cultural Centre to ensure it continues to draw record crowds and over the past five years has undertaken a $40 million revamp of QPAC, opened The Edge, a digital culture centre at the State Library of Queensland (SLQ), and built the Gallery of Modern Art and redeveloped SLQ through the $291.3 million Millennium Arts Project."

Finance, Natural Resources and The Arts
The Honourable Rachel Nolan
27/01/2012
Public stampede into new look Queensland Museum

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Publish Date: 30 Jan 12

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