AAOD Museum

AUSTRALIAN AGE OF DINOSAURS
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

MUSEUM JUMP-UP SITE
The 1,800 hectare museum site covers a large mesa formation or Jump-Up about 20 km from Winton. The mesa is a natural flat-top plateau 7 km long, 2 km wide, and rising 75 metres above the surrounding plain. The museum is located on top of the mesa, a wilderness area surrounded by steep cliffs, massive boulders and deep gorges.

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.

Stage 2 (2010-11): construction of a reception and administration centre and further site development.

Stage 3 (2012-15): phased roll-out of main museum complex, with substantial display, education, and research facilities. Learn more about the project

MUSEUM PROGRESS
Stage 1 of the museum project is now complete and was officially opened by the Premier of Queensland Anna Bligh on July 3 2009.

We're at last able to welcome visitors to view our fossil collection, see and use our preparation lab facilities, visit the on-site shop, and explore walking trails around the mesa site.

Sufficient Stage 2 building funds have been secured so we can begin building again very soon.
See photos of our progress