The programme has often been compared to the television panel game "QI". Both were co-created by Lloyd, several of the Museum's 'curators' and comic guests have appeared regularly on "QI," and the QI Elves (QI's research team, who provide hosts Stephen Fry and Sandi Toksvig with live information as required during the programme) provide the research. As a result, some critics consider the radio show to be a spin-off of the TV programme, and some have further ventured that "The Museum of Curiosity" is not as good as its forerunner. Most reviews of "The Museum of Curiosity," however, are positive.