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Dinosaurs!
Activities available 10am – 2pm
Museum open 9:30am – 4pm
Recommended for ages 5-12 years, open to all ages
Queensland Museum Rail Workshops will be bursting with prehistoric fun as dinosaurs stomp, chomp and crash their way into the museum. Step into the shoes of a palaeontologist and bring your building, crafting, and problem-solving skills for a roar-some adventure these school holidays.
Dinosaurs didn’t leave us with selfies—so how do we know what they looked like? This holiday program invites you to discover how scientists recreate these giants of the past through the fossils and living creatures we see today.
Take on giant dinosaur puzzles, choose from a variety of dino-tails to wear in Play Central, get hands-on in fossil-making workshops and let your imagination run wild with story time, pyjama party films, and dino-themed arts and crafts.
All activities included with Museum admission and free for Annual Pass members.
Giant Dino Puzzles
Piece together prehistoric fun with our giant dinosaur skeleton puzzles, custom-made especially for the museum. Set in a comfy, social space by the Tilt Train, these hands-on puzzles are perfect for curious minds and group problem-solving.
On daily from 10am - 2pm
Drop-in activity, bookings not required.
Design-a-Dino Craft
Unleash your creativity in the Maker Space with Design-a-Dino, a hands-on craft activity where you can bring Queensland’s dinosaurs to life. Choose from four unique templates. Will your dinosaur be scientifically inspired or wildly fantastical?
On daily during Museum open hours.
Drop-in activity, bookings not required.
Make Your Own Fossil
Head to Moving Goods and discover the secrets of prehistoric life, where fossils hold the clues to how dinosaurs looked and behaved. Explore real specimens like a palaeontologist, learn how they were formed over thousands of years, then make your own plaster ‘trace’ fossil - ready to take home the very same day!
On daily from 10am - 2pm (last session 1.30pm)
Walk-up sessions with limited capacity, bookings not required.
Dino Storytime
Join us in the studio at 10:30am daily for Storytime, where a Visitor Experience Officer will bring beautifully illustrated prehistoric tales to life. From inspiring true stories to playful dino adventures, these sessions will spark curiosity and imagination for kids and families alike.
On daily at 10.30am, duration 30 minutes.
Drop-in activity, bookings not required.
Big Dino Puzzle
Our giant dinosaur needs a name! Get creative and enter our competition by writing down your best idea and popping it in the box. Our giant dinosaur puzzle installation makes for the ultimate dino-sized backdrop so don't forget to strike a pose and share your shots online for a roar-some social media moment. Tag us @qmrailworkshops.
Dino Pyjama Party
Settle in for our Pyjama Party Film Screenings, a free family event featuring a curated selection of dino-themed movies. Kids are encouraged to come cosy in their PJs (or dino dress-ups!) for a fun and memorable cinema experience in the studio.
Free event, bookings available soon.
The Land Before Time (1988)
A young dinosaur named Littlefoot embarks on an epic journey to find the Great Valley after a devastating earthquake.
Date: 1pm, Wednesday 24 September
Australian Rating: G (General)
Duration: 69 minutes
The Good Dinosaur (2015)
What if the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs missed Earth, and humans and dinosaurs lived together?
Date: 1pm, Thursday 25 September
Australian Rating: PG (Parental Guidance)
Duration: 93 minutes
A Night at the Museum (2006)
When the exhibits at a museum come to life, a night guard must navigate the chaos and save the day.
Date: 1pm, Wednesday 1 October
Australian Rating: PG (Parental Guidance)
Duration: 108 minutes
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)
A thrilling adventure to the Earth's core reveals a hidden world filled with wonders and dangers.
Date: 1pm, Thursday 2 October
Australian Rating: PG (Parental Guidance)
Duration: 93 minutes
Land Train
Take a ride on the Land Train and explore the grounds of the Museum in style.
On daily, $5 per ride.
Bookings not required.
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