Brisbane
Opal Museum

Brisbane Opal Museum is a unique museum where you can come have a tour and find out for yourself why opal was considered so special that it was decleared 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 drive north of the Brisbane CBD and 15min drive south of the airport). Come discover this incredible gemstone in one of the 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 the opal formation, the opal mining techniques, and of course marvel at the many hundreds of incredible opal specimens from all over Australia and the world.

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 10.30, 12,00 and 1.30 pm

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.

Walk around the museum at your own leisure - $10pp

Optional extra: Get your own virtual tour guide with our 10'“ tablet which has over 30 videos explaining the displays and museum. The average tour time is 30min (up to 1hour+). tablet is only $5 each.

Self Guided Tour

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).

  • Entry is $10 per person (Under 5 Free)

  • The Tablet is $5 each.

Opal Cutting Experience

Walk-in’s welcome! - Booking is not required

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.

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 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 - 2pm

The closing times below is when the last self-guided tour is allowed, the museum actually closes 30min after the times below.

Brisbane Opal Museum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land.

We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging, and recognise the rich traditions and continuing creative cultures of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples of Australia.

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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