Underwater sea monster on the hunt after shark with bold text saying 'one night only'

One Night Only


Friday 15 September 2023

6pm — 9pm

Adults only (18+)

Museum of Tropical Queensland

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Adult $60
Companion Card Holder Free

Be among the first in Townsville to see Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators before it opens to the public with this special adults-only event.

This exclusive VIP experience includes:

  • Enjoy a welcome drink and gourmet canapes throughout the evening
  • Step into a world packed with prehistoric wonder with the sounds of a live string quartet
  • Talk with Dr Espen Knutsen, Queensland Museum Network palaeontologist about exciting new fossil discoveries in Queensland, and see neck and shoulder fragments of a rare plesiosaur find.
  • Exclusive tour of the exhibition with special guest Em Blamey, exhibition curator from the Australian National Maritime Museum, where you will hear unique insights about the making of Sea Monsters.
  • Capture your memories at our Sea Monsters photo booth
  • Revel in a kid-free exploration of the exhibition, and delve into history without distraction or interruption.

Ages: 18+
When: Friday 15 September 2023
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Where
: Museum of Tropical Queensland, 70-102 Flinders St, Townsville City 4810
Cost: Adults $60

This is an 18+ COVID Safe event with limited capacity. Bookings essential.
Our events are cashless, EFTPOS only.
Please note that food and drink are not permitted to be consumed within some exhibitions.
Ticketholders will be contacted closer to the event time regarding dietary requirements.  

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