Become a National Dinosaur Museum member and receive special discounts on plus-one entry, gift shop purchases, and birthday parties.
Celebrate National Science Week 2026 with the National Dinosaur Museum!
Build your very own 3D dinosaur diorama – from lush jungles to fiery volcanic landscapes – and showcase your scientific creativity!
🌟 Why Join?
- Showcase Your Creativity & Science Skills: Combine art, history, and paleontology to craft an epic prehistoric scene.
- 4 Different Age Groups: Categories available for different age groups, with unique prizes for each winner!
- Easy to Enter: Fill out a quick online form via our website, social media bio, or by scanning our QR code and upload your diorama photos/video.
Submissions are open 1st of August 2026 to 23rd August 2026. Winners to be announced at the end of the month!
*Please note that the use of AI is not allowed.
*Photoshop is allowed for basic editing of original photos.
*Diorama must be original work of the creator.
Grab your paint, cardboard, and favourite dino figures, and build a world long forgotten. Let the prehistoric crafting begin! 🌋
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Celebrate International Dog Day at the National Dinosaur Museum’s Dino Garden for Jurassic Bark!
Whether you’re bringing your four-legged bestie or just want to admire all the pooches among the dinosaurs, everyone is welcome!
- When: Saturday, August 29th, 2026, | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Where: Dino Garden & Museum Gift Shop
- Cost: FREE entry to Dino Garden and NDM Gift Shop (Donations warmly welcomed for RSPCA ACT!)
Important details for attendees:
- 🦮 All dogs must always remain on a leash while at the museum. This is strictly a dog (and dinos) -only event.
- 🧹 Doggie bags and bins will be available throughout the area.
- 🐾 All donations go directly toward supporting the animals at RSPCA ACT.
- 📸 Photography will be captured during this event.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🦕✨
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See What Our Visitors Have to Say!
"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. | FacebookWe acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region.
We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.