About this tour
Step behind the scenes at a Queensland museum to see Australia's largest dinosaurs and Ice Age giants. This hour-long guided workshop tour takes you into the working laboratories where palaeontologists study South West Queensland's most impressive specimens, including the holotype of Cooper—the country's largest individual dinosaur ever found. You'll get up close to fossils few visitors ever see, learning how researchers piece together evidence of ancient life.
Highlights
- See Cooper, Australia's largest dinosaur specimen
- Access working palaeontology laboratories
- South West Queensland megafauna collection
- Expert-led behind-the-scenes tour
- Holotype specimens on display
- One-hour immersive workshop experience
What to expect
Your guide walks you through active laboratory spaces where the museum's collection is studied and preserved. Rather than a traditional exhibit, you're seeing fossils in situ among research equipment and catalogued materials. The focus is on the sheer scale of these creatures and the detective work involved in identifying and contextualising them. You'll hear specific details about Cooper and other megafauna discoveries from the region, with the guide pointing out anatomical features and explaining how age and size were determined. The pace is relaxed and conversational.
Good to know
Allow extra time if using mobility aids; all areas are wheelchair accessible. Bring a water bottle. The venue is fully accessible for prams and strollers. Service animals welcome. Suits all fitness levels. Note that refreshments aren't included.
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