Queensland's chief scientist has been banned from attending the flagship state museum she runs after being charged with fraud.

Queensland Museum chief executive Suzanne Miller, 52, was on Monday charged with fraud after allegedly wrongfully claiming health insurance worth $45,000 through her contract at the museum.

Suzanne Miller is accused of dishonestly gaining a benefit for herself, "namely private health insurance by Queensland Museum". Credit:Queensland Museum

She was released from the watchhouse on bail with a list of eight conditions including a ban from attending the museum and contacting any former or present staff or board members directly or indirectly.

The allegation dates from February 1, 2014, to Monday, according to court documents, which allege she dishonestly gained a benefit for herself, "namely private health insurance by Queensland Museum".