A Night at the Museum

A Night at the Museum returns, giving visitors exclusive after-hours access to Queensland Museum Kurilpa, for an evening of discovery and fun.

Explore Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends, an all-ages exhibition that plunges you into the world of the mighty crocodile. Wander through the museum’s galleries after dark, enjoy special croc-themed activities, and uncover fascinating stories about one of the world’s most remarkable creatures along the way.

Get hands-on in SparkLab, the family-favourite, where science comes alive with interactive experiments and live presentations. 

Bring your family and friends for a night packed with science, stories, and surprises — all under one roof!

This event has limited capacity. Bookings are essential. Our events are cashless, EFPTOS only.

Activities - February 2026

• Explore Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends and come face-to-face with the impressive prehistoric Sarcosuchus.
• Discover fascinating collection objects and meet our resident insects at the Discovery Centre.
• Create and take home your own origami crocodile or dinosaur through guided craft activities.
• Encounter baby dinosaurs during meet-and-greet sessions with the Dino Encounters team.
• Experience science live in SparkLab, featuring musical performances by our Tesla Coil in the Electric Sparks Show, scheduled science demonstrations at the Science Bar, and hands-on making activities:
  - Electric Sparks Show – 6:30pm
  - Science Bar – 5:45pm & 7:30pm
  - Maker Space – drop in throughout the evening to design and construct a croc transportation device
• Crikey! Settle in for classic episodes of The Crocodile Hunter screening non-stop in our theatre.
• Dance the night away at the Squid Lounge silent disco — fun for kids and grown-ups alike.
• Grab a bite to eat at the Café, with dino nuggets on the menu, or swing by the pop-up snack bar.  

Accessibility

For information and resources including sensory maps and exhibition features, visit the Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends and SparkLab pages or the museum's accessibility page.