General Information
Museum name | Australian Age of Dinosaurs |
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Category | Natural history museum |
Location | Queensland, |
Address | The Jump-Up Dark-Sky Sanctuary, Lot 1 Dinosaur Dr, Corfield QLD 4735, Australia (View on Google Maps) |
The Australian Age of Dinosaurs is located in Winton, Queensland, in the northwest region of the state. This unique museum focuses on the fossil heritage of Australia and offers a fascinating collection of dinosaur exhibits, including life-size bronze statues and rare dinosaur fossils. Visitors can explore a fossil preparation laboratory, a collection room housing significant finds, and the Dinosaur Canyon, which features a creek bed with real dinosaur footprints. Guided tours typically last around four hours, providing ample time for exploration, and it’s advisable to book tickets online in advance due to high demand.
Among the notable exhibits are the first dinosaur types discovered in Australia, including fossils named Banjo and Matilda. The exhibit also features interactive displays like the “March of the Titanosaurs,” which vividly recreates the environment where these ancient creatures roamed. Additionally, the museum includes a café and gift shop to enhance the visitor experience, making it an engaging destination for dinosaur enthusiasts and families.
Gallery
Open Hours
- Friday: 8 AM–5 PM
- Monday: 8 AM–5 PM
- Saturday: 8 AM–5 PM
- Sunday: Closed
- Thursday: 8 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday: 8 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday: 8 AM–5 PM
Service options
- Onsite services: Yes
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible restroom: Yes
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom: Yes
- Restaurant: Yes
- Restroom: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Wi-Fi: No
Crowd
- Family-friendly: Yes
- LGBTQ+ friendly: Yes
- Transgender safespace: Yes
Planning
- Getting tickets in advance recommended: Yes
Children
- Good for kids: Yes
Contact Information
Phone | +61 7 4657 0078 |
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Website | http://www.australianageofdinosaurs.com/ |