Dinosaurs of Patagonia at the Australian Museum
If your kids have ever been obsessed with dinosaurs, this is the one to put on the calendar. Dinosaurs of Patagonia opens at the Australian Museum in Sydney on 28 November 2026 and it is not your average museum visit.
The centrepiece is Patagotitan mayorum — a titanosaur stretching almost 38 metres long. That is longer than four double-decker buses end to end. David Attenborough called the discovery “one of the most extraordinary finds in the history of palaeontology.” Once you see it in person, you will understand why.
What to Expect Inside
This exhibition brings Patagonia’s prehistoric world to life in a way that works for kids and adults equally. There are 16 life size skeleton casts, rare real fossils including the biggest fossilised bone ever discovered, multimedia experiences and hands-on interactive activities that keep younger kids genuinely engaged throughout.
Alongside the giant Patagotitan, the exhibition features Tyrannotitan chubutensis, a fearsome predator from 112 million years ago, and Manidens condorensis, one of the smallest dinosaurs ever found. The range in scale alone is worth the trip.
Allow at least 45 minutes inside, though most families with dinosaur-loving kids will find themselves wanting longer.
Tickets and Pricing
Early Bird tickets are available online and save you a decent amount compared to paying at the door. A family ticket covers two adults and two children, or one adult and three children.
Early Bird family tickets start from $66, with adult tickets from $23 and children from $16. Infants aged 0 to 2 are free. Early Bird pricing closes at midnight the night before your visit, so book ahead rather than leaving it to the morning.
Australian Museum members get free entry for their first visit, which is worth knowing if you have a membership or are thinking about getting one. Groups of 10 or more get an automatic 10% discount, Companion Card holders receive free entry, and Centrelink Healthcare and Pension Card holders receive additional discounts.
Tickets are non-refundable, so if you need to change dates give at least two days’ notice — there is a $4.95 exchange fee.
Top Tips for Parents
Book online before you go. The Early Bird saving on a family ticket is worth it and you will not want to risk missing out once school holidays hit.
Weekday afternoons outside school holiday periods are the quietest times to visit, so if you have flexibility, that is the sweet spot.
Leave the pram at the designated pram parking area before you enter the exhibition hall. Staff are on hand to help if you need to keep it with you.
No food, drinks or water bottles are allowed inside the exhibition spaces, so eat at the museum café before you go in or make sure the kids are fed and watered first.
Bags larger than A3 need to go into the cloakroom on Lower Ground, so travel light if you can. The cloakroom should be collected from ten minutes before closing time.
The exhibition is fully wheelchair accessible with a lift to the basement hall, and an audio description tour is available on your own mobile device.
Getting There
The Australian Museum is best reached by public transport. Museum Station is a short walk away, making it an easy train ride from most parts of Western Sydney.
Where: Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney
When: Opens 28 November 2026
Time: Daily 10am–5pm, closed Christmas Day
Price: Family tickets from $66 Early Bird
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