Queensland Museum Kurilpa Highlights Tour
Highlights
- Join knowledgeable guides to uncover fascinating stories behind treasured objects at Queensland Museum Kurilpa.
- Explore prehistoric dinosaurs and cutting-edge technology in a collection that spans Queensland's rich history.
- Get up close with incredible specimens from the natural world and learn about First Nations peoples' stories.
- Enjoy a free tour that requires booking, ensuring an intimate experience in South Brisbane's cultural hub.
Join knowledgeable guides on a journey around the museum and uncover the fascinating stories behind some of the most treasured objects.
From the prehistoric dinosaurs of ancient Queensland to the cutting-edge technology of today, the museum is packed with wonders to explore.
The free Highlights Tour is designed to demonstrate the breadth of Queensland Museum Kurilpa’s collection, permanent exhibitions and public galleries.
You’ll get up close and personal with some of the most incredible specimens from the natural world, explore stories from First Nations peoples who have called this land home for thousands of years, and uncover fascinating stories behind some of the most treasured objects.
The tours are free and bookings are required.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Communication
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)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A hearing loop is available.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in Auslan.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
- Visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light) are available.
- A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
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