A Night at the Museum Dinosaur Edition
Highlights
- Roam museum-wide after dark and uncover the wonders of prehistoric life in a unique atmosphere.
- Meet Queensland's own Australovenator and get up close with fascinating dinosaur exhibits.
- Experience live science shows in SparkLab that ignite curiosity and excitement for all ages.
- Relax in the Dinosaur Garden surrounded by life-size T-rex and Triceratops for a memorable family outing.
Do you dig dinosaurs? Get ready for a total dinosaur takeover! A Night at the Museum is back and they’re celebrating everyone’s favourite prehistoric superstars.
Roam museum-wide after dark. Your ticket includes entry to all temporary and permanent exhibitions as well as dinosaur themed activities, science shows and family-friendly night time fun.
– Unleash your inner palaeontologist and explore prehistoric Queensland in Dinosaurs Unearthed
– Come face to face with Queensland’s own ‘velociraptor’ Australovenator
– Meet the SuperCroc who ate dinosaurs for breakfast at Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends
– Experience dino-mite science live in SparkLab
– Roam (or relax) in the Dinosaur Garden with the life-size T-rex and Triceratops
– Grab a bite to eat at the Café, with dino nuggets on the menu
This special dinosaur edition of A Night at the Museum is part of Queensland Dinosaur Week.
A Night at the Museum has limited capacity. Bookings are essential. Our events are cashless, EFPTOS only.
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Accreditations
- Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Digital communication materials (hard copy information also online) is available.
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- Raised tactile buttons in lifts are available.
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A hearing loop is available.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in Auslan.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
- Visual alerts for emergencies (Include flashing light) are available.
- Transmitter receivers for hearing aids on tours are available.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.