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A Night at the Museum: Dinosaur Takeover | Queensland Museum Kurilpa

8 May
night at the museum

Do you dig dinosaurs? A Night at the Museum is back and this edition is all about everyone’s favourite prehistoric superstars. Roam the Queensland Museum Kurilpa after dark and enjoy a full evening of dinosaur themed exhibitions, activities and science shows the whole family will love.

A Night at the Museum: Dinosaur Takeover

Your ticket includes access to all temporary and permanent exhibitions including Dinosaurs Unearthed, where you can explore prehistoric Queensland and come face to face with Australovenator, Queensland’s very own ‘velociraptor’.

Head to Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends to meet the SuperCroc who ate dinosaurs for breakfast, get hands on in SparkLab with live science shows, and roam the Dinosaur Garden alongside life-size replicas of a T-rex and Triceratops.

Dino nuggets at the Café? Yes, really.

This event is part of Queensland Dinosaur Week (4–10 May 2026), a state-wide celebration of prehistoric discovery, science and storytelling.

Plan your visit

When: Friday 8 May 2026 | 5:30pm – 8pm

Where: Queensland Museum Kurilpa, entry via Level 2 Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. Interactive objects, light projections, low light areas and reflective surfaces are present. Sensory and accessibility resources available at the museum or via (07) 3153 3000.

Tickets Family (2 Adults + 2 Children): $115 Adult: $48 Concession: $43 Child (3–15 years): $20 Child (0–2 years): Free All prices include GST. Limited capacity. Cashless event, EFTPOS only.

Bookings essential

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