Brisbane City, Queensland, is home to a few notable mining museums that showcase the region's rich mineral heritage. The Brisbane Opal Museum in Windsor is dedicated to protecting and showcasing opal, offering guided tours on opal mining history, geology, techniques, and a large collection of opal specimens from Australia, along with a jewelry shop featuring natural opal pieces.
In South Brisbane, the Queensland Museum & Science Center houses over 35,000 minerals, rocks, meteorites, and tektites from around the world, making it one of Australia's largest collections. While the Brisbane Opal Museum focuses on opal, the Queensland Museum & Science Center offers a diverse array of minerals and geological specimens. Both museums provide engaging and educational experiences for visitors exploring the city.