Bert, Ernie and Oscar the Grouch will be on their way to Queensland, if Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's attempts to lure the children's show prove successful.

On a trip to the US, Ms Palaszczuk met with senior members of the team behind the TV series Sesame Street to encourage the show to film in Queensland for its milestone 50th season in 2019.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Screen Queensland chief executive Tracey Vieira and Sesame Street producer Kim Wright with Elmo at their meeting in New York.

Accompanied by Screen Queensland chief executive Tracey Vieira, Ms Palaszczuk said the government would work with Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organisation behind the popular show, on the possibility of filming in Queensland, through the offer of incentives.

"In its 50th year, it would be great if the iconic Sesame Street could film at some of our iconic locations like the Reef, the outback and Dinosaur Way, and our rainforests," Ms Palaszczuk said.