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Physics Museum

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👍👍 I went for the opportunity to see the dripping pitch, and it was everything I hoped for. You could spend an hour in the tightly crammed museum. Having the audio guide is really helpful since I don't have a science background and had no idea what most of the collection was for. People often mention physics,


Address

The University of Queensland, Parnell Building, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia

Website

physicsmuseum.uq.edu.au

Contact

+61 7 3365 3429

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (45 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: (Australia Day), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

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  • 5/5 Ben B. 5 years ago on Google
    I went for the opportunity to see the dripping pitch, and it was everything I hoped for. You could spend an hour in the tightly crammed museum. Having the audio guide is really helpful since I don't have a science background and had no idea what most of the collection was for.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ric F. 9 months ago on Google
    I work in the building next door and am an admitted physics nut so I'm likely biased, but it's very worth a visit for those suitably "inclined" ;)

  • 5/5 Toby R. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic look at physics hardware over the last several decades. Free entry ! !

  • 4/5 Chris U. 7 years ago on Google
    Interesting and moderate collection. Self guided

  • 4/5 Ché Lydia X. 6 years ago on Google
    The UQ Physics museum consists mostly of three cabnets in a hallway within the physics block. Two of these cabnets (not pictured) house an array of scientific equipment used in the past, the other cabinet (pictured) houses the famous Pitch Drop Experiment, which has been running for over 100 years.

  • 5/5 ashutosh a. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the most interesting things to see in Brisbane if you're a Physics buzz.

  • 5/5 Sam H. 5 years ago on Google
    Small but full of intersting curiousities.

  • 5/5 Brooke A. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to take a group of students.

  • 5/5 Siow H. 5 years ago on Google
    Its so interesting in here!

  • 5/5 Rafael A. 5 years ago on Google
    Very informative

  • 5/5 Rob 0. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 5/5 Christopher O. 4 years ago on Google
    Home to the worlds longest running experiment

  • 5/5 Cobly_cat 4 years ago on Google
    Longest running experiment

  • 4/5 Roy Y. 6 years ago on Google
    Very interesting, but also very small. Swing by if you are in the area, it's a good time, but it's also a short time and nothing to make plans for.

  • 4/5 Zoe L. 5 years ago on Google
    Well worth a look for the scientifically curious, particularly for the princely sum of $0. Smells a bit dusty and in need of better airflow.

  • 5/5 Victor T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to pop by between classes to check out the displays.

  • 5/5 Ben 4 years ago on Google
    Nerdy and fantastic. They've done a great job, I loved it

  • 5/5 Robert A F. 6 years ago on Google
    The UQ Physics Museum is situated in the Parnell building and is a fantastic place for those wanting to look at a small collection of historical physics instruments. I highly recommend following some of the audio tours available online. A key part of the Museum is also the Pitch Drop experiment, which is brilliant to learn the history behind while being a little uninteresting to watch. Overall, if you're at the University of Queensland and looking for something to do - the Physics Museum is a great way to pass the time while learning something new.

  • 5/5 Jager 4 years ago on Google
    Tiny but display good stuff. Happy to lean more Knowledge

  • 5/5 Brandon S. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing museum, would highly recommend it to anyone vaguely interested in physics or science.

  • 5/5 Chelle o. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome history of physics equipment PLUS the pitch drop experiment. Very cool.


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