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School Holidays: Dinosaur Festival at the Australian Museum


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Are you looking for fun things to do with the kids in Sydney during the school holidays? The Australian Museum (AM) offers a range of educational activities to keep your kids entertained.

The Dinosaur Festival is back from Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 12 October, with an exciting new line-up of free and paid activities suited for all ages. Step back to the age of dinosaurs and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of various activities, workshops and live shows. Meet singing palaeontologist Professor Flint in fun, fact-filled dino adventure shows. See jaw-dropping live flying demonstrations at the Descendants of Dinosaurs Bird Show. Create your own miniature prehistoric world with dress ups and toy dinosaurs. Plus, don’t miss daily pop-up activities across the Museum, including the roving Erth puppets and a special exhibit from 14 year old Noah’s personal collection of model dinosaurs!

Highlights:

  • Descendants of Dinosaurs Bird Show (ticketed)

  • T.rex Adventures with Professor Flint (ticketed)

  • Dinosaurs Down Under with Professor Flint (ticketed)

  • Jurassic DinoRama for Kids (ticketed)

  • Jurassic DinoRama: A Stop Motion Production for Tweens and Teens (ticketed)

  • Scientist for a Day: Climate Scientist (ticketed)

  • Photography Workshop for Kids (ticketed)

  • Photography Workshop for Teens (ticketed)

From 10.30am – 3pm, embark on a prehistoric adventure with the Museum’s FREE festival activities set to ignite excitement and discovery.

Dinosaur Festival FREE Events (8-12th October):

  • T.rex Autopsy

  • Prehistoric Hunt

  • Dino Tales with Noah and Mark

  • Erth Dinosaur Puppets

  • Songs of Disappearance

Event Details:

  • Dates: 8-12 October

  • Times: Vary (check each event) - Opening Hours 10am to 5pm - Free General Entry

  • Ages: All ages

  • Location: Australian Museum

More info & tickets here.

Earlier Event: 7 October
Hello Kitty Live at the State Theatre
Later Event: 8 October
The Librarian at Glen Street Theatre