Brisbane
Opal Museum
Brisbane Opal Museum is a unique museum where you can come in to have a tour and find out for yourself why opal was considered so special that it was declared Australia’s National Gemstone.
Brisbane Opal Museum is a world class cultural institution dedicated to protecting and showcasing this incredible gemstone.
Brisbane Opal Museum is a world class cultural institution situated in the heart of Windsor (just 10 minute drive north of the Brisbane CBD and 15 minute drive south of the airport). Come discover this incredible gemstone through one of our many tour options. Once you visit you will know why opal is Australia’s National Gemstone.
Tour Options
Discover the rich history of opal mining, the geology behind opal formation, opal mining techniques, and of course marvel at the many hundreds of incredible opal specimens from all over Australia and the world.
Guided Tour
Have one of our knowledgeable tour guides take you around the museum and share with you the history and collection of this wonderful gemstone.
Tour times are at 10.30am, 12.00pm and 1.30pm
The tour takes 30 - 45 minutes
$20 per person.
Under 15 is $10,
Under five years of age is FREE.
Please arrive 10 - 15min before the tour starts.
Walk-in’s welcome, or if you would like to book click here.
NOT for large groups. If you have more than 10 people in your group please see “large group tours” below.
Self Guided Tour
Walk around the museum at your own leisure - $10 pp
Optional extra: Get your own virtual tour guide with our 10'“ tablet which has over 30 videos explaining the displays and specimens throughout our museum. The average tour time is 30 minutes (up to 1hour+). Tablet is only $5 each.
Entry is $10 per person (Under 5 Free)
The Tablet is $5 each.
Available during the following times
10am - 10.15am
11am - 11.45am
12.30pm - 1.15pm
2pm - 2.45pm
3.30 - 4.00pm (last tour is at 4pm - allowing 30min)
The tablet comes with headphones (if you have young children this may not be suitable and therefore we recommend the guided tour).
Walk-in’s welcome! - Booking is not required.
Please note: On Saturday the last tour is at 3pm. On Sunday the last tour is at 2pm.
Large group tours
If you have more than 10 people in your group please make a booking. These tours operate on weekdays at 3 p.m. Some exceptions are possible.
Booking Essential: To book please click here. For inquiries and additional information please call: +61 7 3857 7740
Opal Cutting Experience
Take your opal museum experience to the next level by choosing an opal and watching it get shaped and polished. You get to keep this opal. Prices range from $50 -$300 and take 10-20min (depending on the specimen chosen).
No need to book (however there may be a waiting period up to 30min). Available weekdays between 11:00 am-2.30pm.
Opal formation
In Australia, there are 17 opal fields covering 3 states. The reason why Australia has opal is due to a series of unique congruent geological events, including the fact that over 100 million years ago most of central Australia was covered by a vast shallow inland sea….
When to visit the Museum and Jewellery shop
The museum and jewellery shop is in the same building, however, the museum does close earlier than the shop
Jewellery Shop Hours
Monday to Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
5pm
10am - 4pm
10am - 3pm
Public holidays: Most public holidays are open. Please check out the Facebook/Instagram page for confirmation.
Museum Opening Hours
Monday to Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
10am - 4pm
10am - 3pm
10am - 2.00pm
The closing times above is when the last self-guided tour is avaliable (the museum closes 30min after the times above).
In the Jewellery Shop
You will find the largest collection of solid (100% natural) OPAL jewellery pieces in Brisbane.
With years of experience in dealing in opal jewellery and unset opals, serving both international tourists and locals, we know what our customers want.
- Quality product
- Knowledgeable friendly staff
- A large selection to choose from, and..
- A reassuring money-back guarantee/warranty policy that gives our customers peace of mind.
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