Dino Discovery Day

Step into a Jurassic Adventure! Join us for an amazing day as we bring prehistoric magic to life.

Get prehistoric at our Dino Discovery Day, a roaring dinosaur event that’s fun for all ages. Discover how the creatures that once stomped across ancient forests helped shape the coal seams deep underground.

Unearth fossil secrets, see the spectacular Rock ‘n’ Coal Show for fantastic free performances, meet dinosaurs big and small (featuring a full-size Megalosaurus, two baby dinosaurs, and an over-the-shoulder dinosaur experience), enjoy dinosaur-themed crafts, and learn how coal mines have uncovered traces of prehistoric life.

Throughout the day, experience live dinosaur shows, dinosaur walkabouts, dinosaur trail, plus lots of dinosaur goodies to purchase from our shop and on-site retailers.

Whether you’re a budding palaeontologist or just dino-curious, come join the adventure, the only thing cooler than dinosaurs is finding them at a coal mine!

Add a photobooth pass to take home a roar-some souvenir photo from your day. Choose from a range of options including printed photos in keepsake booklets, digital images, and even bonus video content. Save 10% on photobooth passes when purchased in advance with your event ticket. Discount applied automatically at checkout.

Our Early Bird Offer applies till Monday 24 August, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Please note: all entry to the museum is ticketed on this date. This includes access to the Dino Discovery Day activities, live shows, walkabouts and museum grounds.

Visitors will be given a wristband on entry, which must be worn at all times to access the event and museum site throughout the day.