Brisbane Opal Museum is a World class cultural institution situated in the heart of Windsor, just 4 km away from the Brisbane CBD. This museum is one of the few museums dedicated to Opals, the Australian gemstone icon. Located in Windsor, an historic suburb containing a variety of heritage listed sites, including the former Windsor Shire Council chambers and the incredible rock wall at the former
Quarry Park. The nearest opal mining town to Brisbane is Lightning Ridge, NSW, which is a 9 hour drive from the city. Thankfully, you don’t need to travel that far to see some of the most amazing opal specimens Australia has to offer. Come and explore our extensive collection of opal stones, artwork, and memorabilia, as well as the stories and legacies of determined opal miners from all over the country. The Brisbane Opal Museum is a 500 m2 modern, purpose design facility featuring a theatre, a lapidary room, a library and a 250 m2 display of opal specimens. The building is also home to our opal jewellery and souvenir shop, which offers a large range of 100% natural Opal items. Our shop offers a range of hand picked, cut, and polished opals of all types and colours set in silver and gold. When you shop with us, we guarantee that you are buying an authentic Australian opal product, you can also browse our carefully curated collection of museum specimens, including opalised fossils, Yowah nuts, and fine sculptures. Through the visit of the museum, you will learn :
- Types of opal and their formation
- Why opals are unique
- Different mining techniques used in the past and nowadays
- How do we turn a rough Opal into a stunning gem
You will see rare Opal specimens, opal fossils and different type of opals
At the end of the guided tour, you will be able to roughly price an Opal, recognising natural, doublet and synthetic Opal, you will know where opal are found and their specific characteristics. Digital tour available $10 per person
Guided tour $20 per person
Visitor Brisbane Opal Museum.com.au for more information. Address : 201 lutwyche road, Windsor
Booking : 07 3822 9566
