National Dinosaur Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Australia, Canberra
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- Allow 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:00 · The visit page lists Availability: Every day, Time: 10am-5pm and Ages 4+, and the contact page repeats Mon to Sun 10am-5pm. Children of three and under go free in family groups. A quiet-time visit with the animatronics switched off can be arranged when the museum is not busy and has no group tours, but is not offered through the ACT and NSW school holiday periods.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Ages 17 and over, 25 dollars · Child: Ages 4 to 16, 15 dollars · The family ticket is 75 dollars for two adults and two children or one adult and three children. Admission already covers the Dinosaur Garden, the upper gallery and the interactive area on the lower level; ages 4 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult; early learning centre groups pay 5 dollars per child up to four years on entry; the site warns holiday tickets sell fast and suggests booking online, and membership brings discounts on plus-one entry, the shop and parties.
- Address
- 6 Gold Creek Rd, Nicholls ACT 2913, Australia
- Coordinates
- -35.1910, 149.1300
Introduction
The National Dinosaur Museum in Gold Creek Village, Nicholls, north of Canberra, is one of Australia's foremost dinosaur museums. Opened in 1993, it presents Australia's and the world's prehistoric past through extensive dinosaur and fossil exhibits, mounted skeletons, animatronic dinosaurs that move and roar, and interactive displays. The museum runs free guided tours, films and special evening experiences such as 'Dinosaurs at Night', making it a hit with families, kids and palaeontology fans.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-17:00 |
The visit page lists Availability: Every day, Time: 10am-5pm and Ages 4+, and the contact page repeats Mon to Sun 10am-5pm. Children of three and under go free in family groups. A quiet-time visit with the animatronics switched off can be arranged when the museum is not busy and has no group tours, but is not offered through the ACT and NSW school holiday periods.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Ages 17 and over, 25 dollars |
|---|---|
| Child | Ages 4 to 16, 15 dollars |
| Student | Concession 18 dollars, with student ID or a senior card shown |
| Senior | Seniors use the same 18 dollar concession with their card |
| Free Admission | Three and under are free inside family groups, and gift-shop-only visitors pay nothing |
The family ticket is 75 dollars for two adults and two children or one adult and three children. Admission already covers the Dinosaur Garden, the upper gallery and the interactive area on the lower level; ages 4 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult; early learning centre groups pay 5 dollars per child up to four years on entry; the site warns holiday tickets sell fast and suggests booking online, and membership brings discounts on plus-one entry, the shop and parties.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of National Dinosaur Museum?
Monday: 10:00-17:00; Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; The visit page lists Availability: Every day, Time: 10am-5pm and Ages 4+, and the contact page repeats Mon to Sun 10am-5pm. Children of three and under go free in family groups. A quiet-time visit with the animatronics switched off can be arranged when the museum is not busy and has no group tours, but is not offered through the ACT and NSW school holiday periods.
How much is the admission for National Dinosaur Museum?
Adult: Ages 17 and over, 25 dollars; Child: Ages 4 to 16, 15 dollars; Student: Concession 18 dollars, with student ID or a senior card shown; Senior: Seniors use the same 18 dollar concession with their card; Free Admission: Three and under are free inside family groups, and gift-shop-only visitors pay nothing; The family ticket is 75 dollars for two adults and two children or one adult and three children. Admission already covers the Dinosaur Garden, the upper gallery and the interactive area on the lower level; ages 4 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult; early learning centre groups pay 5 dollars per child up to four years on entry; the site warns holiday tickets sell fast and suggests booking online, and membership brings discounts on plus-one entry, the shop and parties.
Any practical tips for visiting National Dinosaur Museum?
Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open daily, generally 10:00-17:00 (hours may differ on Christmas and public holidays); please check the official site.; admission: Adult admission typically around A$17-20, with child and concession rates, and children 3 and under free with a family group. Prices vary, please confirm at the venue.. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.
How long should I spend at National Dinosaur Museum?
A typical visit takes Allow 1-2 hours.
