The award-winning Museum of Tropical Queensland provides a snapshot of this diverse region, from World Heritage–listed rainforest and reefs to the story of the shipwrecked HMS Pandora, the ship sent to capture the Bounty mutineers. The museum's family-friendly exhibitions explore life in the tropics from prehistoric times to the modern day. School-holiday programs offer something for kids of all ages.
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