National Dinosaur Museum
| Established | 1993 |
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| Location | 6 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls, Australian Capital Territory, Australia |
| Coordinates | 35°11′39″S 149°05′17″E / 35.194305°S 149.088153°E |
| Website | nationaldinosaurmuseum |
National Dinosaur Museum, located in Gold Creek Village, Nicholls, Canberra, is Australia's largest permanent display of prehistoric specimens. Established in 1993, the museum has grown into one of Canberra's premier tourist attractions.
The museum's exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the evolution of life, with a particular focus on dinosaurs. It features captivating indoor and outdoor exhibits with life-size replica dinosaur models, real and replica skeletons, bones, fossils, crystals, meteorites and more.The museum is believed to house the biggest fossil display in the southern hemisphere. The museum provides an engaging and educational experience for visitors of all ages, complemented by a gift shop, Dinosaur garden, and plenty of photo opportunities.
With an annual patronage of 100,000 visitors, the museum is one of the most popular attractions in the Australian Capital Territory. The museum is based around the school curriculum and caters for guided tours for school groups, focusing on an interactive "touch and feel" experience. National Dinosaur Museum additionally host birthday parties, dances with dinosaurs, events for young children, private parties, corporate functions and dinosaur sleep overs during school holiday periods. Events are regularly posted to the Museum Facebook page.
The National Dinosaur Museum offers an engaging and educational onsite experience for children, with additional online resources like the Kids Dino News Blog to keep young paleontologists informed and excited about dinosaurs.
In addition to being an educational tourist attraction, National Dinosaur Museum is a research institution with numerous scientific papers published.