Prepare to be amazed at Jurassic World: The Exhibition where the world of dinosaurs comes to life before your eyes. 

Explore interactive scenes inspired by the blockbuster film series, encountering a range of dinosaur species from the gentle Brachiosaurus to the fearsome Carnotaurus.

With ticket options to suit every schedule and free entry for children under 3, this exhibition is perfect for families! Located in the vibrant Brunswick area with easy access via public transport, Jurassic World: The Exhibition offers a thrilling and educational experience that will leave you in awe of these ancient creatures.

We remember the premier of this exhibit at Melbourne Museum back in 2016, and can assure you that it’s AMAZING. It’s a walk-through theatrical show combined with educational elements.

Our Review of Jurassic World: The Exhibition

The exhibition is based on Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World, one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history and a movie series that’s spanned several generations.

The life-size animatronic dinosaurs in Jurassic World: The Exhibition are jaw-dropping in their realistic movements. The dinosaurs have been created by Melbourne’s own Creature Technology Company, renowned for producing the world’s most technologically sophisticated animatronics for arena spectaculars and stage shows, including Walking with Dinosaurs.

When I spoke to one of the developers he said that the animals’ movements have been carefully programmed so that it seems as if the dinosaurs are responding to the audience. The loop program has been carefully calibrated as  the developers have estimated where people are likely to stand and where they will be looking. They are certainly large, imposing and somewhat chilling because they’re so life-like.

At times the dinosaurs are so close you can touch them. You can see their skin ripple, see their awesome jaws widen and watch their eyes blink as they make eye contact with you. It’s arguably the closest any of us will get to a real dinosaur!

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The animatronic dinosaurs are set in highly themed environments inspired by the film. It starts of quite calm (though still quite freaky) and the stage sets, music and lights become progressively more ominous until you watch a Tyrannosaurus Rex come stomping through the forest and wrecking a jeep.

As such, I recommend the exhibition for children 5+ years who are not likely to be scared or have nightmares afterwards.

When I told the Creature Technology Company technician Baby 2.0 was 3 years old he suggested that he may be too young to enjoy the experience. It’s definitely not an experience Lady AB would like!

Jurassic World: The Exhibition is an unforgettable experience and Melbourne was the first stop for a 5 year global tour. Tickets are on sale now and advance purchase is strongly recommended. Entry sessions are timed.

For more information visit www.JurassicWorldExhibition.com.au

HOT Tips for visiting the Jurassic World Exhibition:

• The dinosaurs are huge, noisy and very close. Their realistic appearance and movements could be scary for young children;
• The staging may also be scary in parts for young children e.g. ominous loud music, dark lights, ferocious roaring;
• Buy tickets in advance as demand is expected to be high;
• Purchase tickets for the earliest session as possible each day so you can beat the crowds;
• Allow 45 minutes to an hour for the exhibition. If you do a straight walk-through without reading any of the material it takes approx. 30 minutes;
• Opening hours:
  Mon: 9:30am to 12:30pm
  Fri: 9:30am to 6pm
  Sat & Sun: 9am to 7pm
• Located at the Fever Exhibition and Experience Centre, 62 Dawson Street Brunswick;
• An 8-minute walk from Jewell Station on the Upfield Line;
• A 6-minute walk from tram stop Brunswick Town Hall / Sydney Rd (Brunswick);
• Off-street parking nearby.

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