Discover the intriguing & colourful history behind the Australian opal & opal mining industry.
The Brisbane Opal Museum is a collection of opal specimens, opalized fossils and rare photographs.
Opals have played an important role in Australia's culture & history. Come and find out for yourself how it all unfolded.
The Staff at the Opal Museum will be happy to explain and inform you of the following...
The history of opal through-out the ages,
Types of opal found in Australia and around the world,
How opal is formed and the science behind why there is colour,
How an opal is cut, polished and turned into a piece of jewellery,
Different techniques used to mine opal over the years,
How to recognize solid opals and the different identifying features used to value opal,
Fossils made of opal and numerous specimens,
And much more.
Entry is
Free all we ask is that if you liked the museum then you either tell a friend about us, or if you are staying at a hotel, you tell the receptionist/concierge about us.
Click here for our contact details, a map and travel information.
