AUSTRALIAN AGE OF DINOSAURS
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
MUSEUM JUMP-UP SITE Walking trails, stunning views, and an abundance of natural flora and fauna make it an outstanding destination in itself. Learn more about the Jump-Up site |
MUSEUM PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Stage 1 (2008-9): construction of a large hangar-style building to house the collection, prep lab, temporary visitor facilities, and infrastructure such as power, water, road access, storage, visitor amenities, staff housing, site fencing, etc. This stage became operational in July 2009
Stage 2 (2011-12): construction of a reception and administration centre, café and fossil holo-type room to store and display Australia’s significant new dinosaur fossils. Stage two was officially opened in April 2012. Stage 3 (2015 onwards): phased roll-out of main museum complex, with substantial display, education, and research facilities. Learn more about the project |
Stage 1 of the museum project was officially opened by the Premier of Queensland Anna Bligh on July 3 2009. This stage is still operational and visitors can view our fossil collection and learn about our exciting new discoveries. Places are available for interested people to join our staff in the lab to prepare never-before seen dinosaur bones of the largest animals ever to walk Australian soil.Stage 2 is now operational and we welcome everyone to visit our new facilities on the Jump-Up. See photos of our progress |


