PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR NEW EVENTS!
The Museum is currently open operating on a restricted capacity of 100 pax per timed one hour sessions.
This allows up to one hour in the upstairs Museum galleries then unlimited access to the dinosaur garden, gift shop and undercover decks BOOK HERE.
We request that all bookings are made online in advance HERE to avoid disappointment when we are fully booked
Please check the online booking availability before visiting as we will be hosting school group tours in the coming weeks and the Museum will be closed for general admissions whilst the school groups are in the Museum.
When there is no online booking availability mid-week we will likely be hosting a school at these times.
We recommend downloading the Check In CBR contact tracing app HERE before arrival – this is now MANDATORY to check in before you enter most business venues in Canberra
If any of your party is showing any visible signs of illness please do not travel as you will not be able to enter the Museum.
Thank you for your understanding as we try to help stop the spread of the virus.
Unfortunately the ACT is in a stay at home lockdown until October 15 and the Museum is currently closed
We hope to be able to re-open in line with ACT Government health advice once restrictions are lifted
We request that when restrictions lift all bookings are made online in advance HERE to help us manage visitor numbers in a safe manner
Discover one of the biggest permanent collections of interactive dinosaurs in Australia and get up close to the skeletons and fossils when you visit The National Dinosaur Museum in Canberra!
Enjoy a dinosaur-themed party with lots of fun activities. Learn about the dinosaurs while having fun and celebrating your birthday!
If your child is under 6 years old please contact us for alternative options.
Explore the National Dinosaur Museum by torchlight on one of our exciting night tours. The galleries can be seen in a very different light as our guides lead you on a journey of discovery over…
Become a Dinosaur Museum member and receive special discounts on things like bringing friends, gift shop purchases and birthday parties.
Established in 1993, the museum has grown from just a small collection to housing one of the largest permanent displays of dinosaur and other prehistoric fossil material in Australia. Located in Gold Creek Village, the National Dinosaur Museum is now one of Canberra’s premier tourist attractions and offers an interactive insight into the earth’s long and dynamic history. The museum houses life-like dinosaur models, full skeletons, skulls, and animatronic dinosaurs, and visitors can navigate through millions of years of earth’s ancient past.
Focusing on education and entertainment, the museum offers a wide variety of activities to schools and the general public. From guided tours of the museum to birthday parties for the kids, there is sure to be something to suit your needs.
Our gift shop stocks a range of natural history books, dinosaur models, apparel, and toys. Come visit the dinosaurs today!
Established in 1993, the museum has grown from just a small collection to housing one of the largest permanent displays of dinosaur and other prehistoric fossil material in Australia. Located in Gold Creek Village, the National Dinosaur Museum is now one of Canberra’s premier tourist attractions and offers an interactive insight into the earth’s long and dynamic history. The museum houses life-like dinosaur models, full skeletons, skulls, and animatronic dinosaurs, and visitors can navigate through millions of years of earth’s ancient past.
Focusing on education and entertainment, the museum offers a wide variety of activities to schools and the general public. From guided tours of the museum to birthday parties for the kids, there is sure to be something to suit your needs.
Our gift shop stocks a range of natural history books, dinosaur models, apparel, and toys. Come visit the dinosaurs today!
"Excellent display of dinosaurs both outside and inside the museum with informative information placed at the exhibits. A must see with kids."
– Margo M. | TripAdvisor"The staff really make it too....that little bit extra care and attention to kids & little prizes & going the extra length is very much appreciated and noticed. And makes all the difference. Thank you."
– Kate E. | Facebook"Love all he tacky dinosaurs you can pose with out the front. The Dino tour inside was super interesting. Deffo worth a visit!"
– Alex H. | Google"This is a great place for very young children right the way up to adults. Kids have fun following a trail and looking for specific items. Very interesting for adults as well. Lots of models and outside are dinosaurs of different sizes for the kids to climb on, sit in and have lots of fun. Good time for all."
– Sylvia W. | TripAdvisor"Great displays with heaps of information in easy to understand formats. Good for kids of all ages. Heaps of parking. Staff friendly and accommodating. Plenty of photo opportunities. Gift shop isn't over priced and has a large range of educational toys. Excellent way to pass a few hours."
– Brenten W. | Google"Such a modern take on a museum... highly recommended for the kiddies, both big and small "
– Grant K. | Facebook
