The Brisbane museum has a range of different historical pieces relating from the history of the Aboriginal people stretching back to the age of the dinosaurs. There are also many famous science and art museums cantered around the south bank parklands.

You will find a veritable treasure trove of museums and galleries in Brisbane, many with free entry. It would literally take weeks to do them all justice.

It's worth dedicating an entire day to exploring the vast Queensland Museum. This popular venue attracts millions of visitors each year. Highlights include the Dinosaur collection and Aboriginal history exhibit.

As an alternative and far more tranquil option you can visit the Chung Tian Buddhist Temple on Brisbane's southern outskirts. The temple is set in woodland which creates an excellent place for locals and tourists to immerse themselves in Buddhist cultural teachings.

When it comes to museums and galleries in Brisbane, there is enough to satisfy even the most demanding culture vulture!

Museums and Galleries - Our Favourites / Top Ten

1. Queensland Museum
http://www.qmuseum.qld.gov.au/

2. Chung Tian Buddhist Temple
http://www.chungtian.org.au/

3. Museum of Brisbane
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/MoB

4. MacArthur Museum
http://www.macarthurmuseumbrisbane.org

5. The Workshops Rail Museum
http://www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au/

6. Queensland Performing Arts Centre Museum
http://www.qpac.com.au/creative_services/qpac_museum

7. Queensland Military Memorial Museum
http://www.qmmm.org

8. Queensland Maritime Museum
http://www.maritimemuseum.com.au

9. The Abby Museum of Art and Archaeology
http://www.abbeymuseum.asn.au

10. The Boggo Road Gaol Museum
http:// www.boggoroadgaol.com.au

For more information about Museums and Galleries in Brisbane please visit:
www.ourbrisbane.com/directory/atdw/leaf_...museums_general.html