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The Minerals Heritage Museum, Brisbane, Qld Polished slice of malachite from Congo, Africa
Minerals, Crystals and Gems
Natural crystal of gem quality beryl (variety aquamarine) from Torrington, NSW.
Natural crystal of gem quality beryl (variety aquamarine) from Torrington, NSW.

Diagram of a beryl crystal
Diagramatic image of a beryl crystal displaying crystal axis 

These names conjure up different images for different people. What are these strange objects? They may combine incredible beauty and value. They may be common or rare. They may appear to be so perfect as to seem "supernatural".

Some glisten with a geometric perfection. Above all, these strange objects are unique, and they form part of our natural heritage. Fine mineral specimens are a finite and rapidly disappearing resource.

The Minerals Heritage Museum (MHM) has a display located in the heart of Brisbane, and aims to preserve, display and educate the public about these beautiful and wonderful freaks of nature.

Countless millennium have passed since these objects were formed beneath the earth's crust, but their fragile perfection can be destroyed easily in seconds. Modern mining techniques makes this outcome almost inevitable. Our MHM display encompasses a small but important part of our natural heritage that has been saved from destruction. A dedicated group of enthusiasts, aided by benevolent collectors and visionary mining companies have made our museum collection's colourful display possible. Please enjoy our collection, and contemplate these amazing wonders of nature!

A cabinet with MHM specimens

The MHM has a permanent display of high-quality mineral specimens available for viewing by the public during business hours in the foyer of 61 Mary Street, Brisbane's CBD. Although not large by many museum standards, (four large display cabinets at present) the numerous high quality specimens comprise the best public mineral display in south-east Queensland. We would love to see you visit. Please fill in our visitors book with your comments!

From time to time we also mount displays at other venues, so refer to this website for news and information. Entry and viewing of our display is free!

  • The Minerals Heritage Museum is a member of Museums Australia. 

  • Our museum has been accepted as a public museum by the Australian Taxation Office, and gifts of $2 and upwards are allowable deductions to donors for income tax purposes.

Download a printable brochure on the Minerals Heritage Museum with contact details included.

~ Preserving Australia's Mineral Heritage ~
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