Make room for
a little wonder.

Opening times

All times are local to Canberra.

National Dinosaur Museum

10:00–17:00 · Every dayClosed on Christmas Day

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Finding the museum

The National Dinosaur Museum is in Gold Creek Village at Nicholls, in Canberra’s north, just off the Barton Highway.

• By car: from the city centre, head north on Northbourne Avenue, turn left onto the Barton Highway and then right into Gold Creek Road. Parking outside the museum is free.
• By public transport: take the light rail to Gungahlin Place, then a bus towards Nicholls; check the Transport Canberra journey planner for current routes.
• Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

• An accessible toilet on the lower level, reached by the lift.
• An undercover deck beside the entrance for a rest or a picnic.
• A gift shop of fossils, crystals and minerals, free to browse.
• Free parking outside, with two accessible spaces opposite the entrance.

The Dinosaur Garden is outdoors, so dress for the weather. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A visit that works for you

A ramp beside the front steps leads to the entrance, and a lift connects the museum’s three levels, with the galleries on the first floor and an accessible toilet on the lower level. The museum has a wheelchair visitors can borrow; ask the front desk, ideally before your visit.

• Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
• If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
• Ask museum staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Enjoy the museum thoughtfully

• Children aged 4–16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• In the Dinosaur Garden, younger children may climb only on the models set aside for them, under supervision; no other dinosaurs should be climbed on.
• Leave the fossils and displays untouched unless a sign invites you to handle them.
• The museum is a no-smoking environment.
• Animatronic dinosaurs move and make sounds as you walk past.
• Follow the signs and staff guidance.

A little care helps protect the collection and keeps the museum pleasant for everyone.

Make time for a pause

The undercover deck beside the entrance is a place to relax or enjoy a picnic before or after your visit.

• Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
• Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
• Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Bring water with you, especially on warm days.

A few details worth planning

• Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
• Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
• Start in the right place: follow your ticket’s instructions for entering the museum.
• Dress for exploring: comfortable shoes, sun protection and a charged phone make the day easier.
• Leave space to linger: allow extra time for the Dinosaur Garden and the gift shop.