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Fossil Prep Program

Cultural and Theme Tours

Highlights

  • Embark on a transformative 10-day program at Eromanga Natural History Museum, where your passion for paleontology flourishes.
  • Dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs with an immersive 1-hour tour, igniting your curiosity and wonder.
  • Acquire hands-on skills in fossil preparation, gaining expertise from leading scientists in a state-of-the-art lab.
  • Contribute to research and preservation efforts as a valued volunteer, making a meaningful impact in paleontology.

Embark on a transformative 10-day Fossil Prep Program at the Eromanga Natural History Museum, where your passion for paleontology takes center stage. Dive into the fascinating world of Australian dinosaurs with an immersive 1-hour Australian Dinosaur Giants Tour, start with 3 days and see how long it captures you for.

During your flexible 10-day training program, you’ll acquire hands-on skills and in-depth knowledge from expert scientists. Learn the art of fossil preparation, from cleaning delicate specimens to advanced techniques in state-of-the-art lab. These training days need not be consecutive after the initial 3 days, allowing you to tailor your experience to your schedule.

At the program’s culmination, you’ll have the opportunity to become a valued volunteer, contributing directly to research and preservation efforts. This comprehensive program not only provides extensive training but also offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the field of paleontology. Join them for this enriching experience, where learning, discovery, and contribution come together in an unforgettable journey. Book your spot today and unearth the paleontologist within!

Tour details

  • Cultural and Theme Tours
  • Extended
  • On-site Experience
  • Basic
  • On demand

Features

Service facilities

  • Carpark
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
Accessibility

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.
  • Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.

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)

Vision

  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.

Hearing

  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

Physical – Mobility

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Physical – Wheelchair

  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Physical – High support needs

  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.

Allergies and intolerances

  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Access & Inclusion

  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

  • https://enhm.com.au/museum/visitor-info/accessibility/

Operation information

Eromanga Natural History Museum

The Eromanga Natural History Museum is an educational and tourism development committed to discovering, conserving and showcasing the fossil, natural and cultural heritage from the prehistoric and modern-day environments of the upper Murray/Darling and Lake Eyre/Cooper basins.

As a premier tourism attraction, it will dedicate itself to celebrating the prehistoric history and the amazing diversity of life of outback Australia – from the tiniest fossils the size of a sugar grain to the mightiest dinosaurs Australia has ever seen.

Tags

  • History & Heritage

Accreditations

  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Memberships

  • Australian Museums and Galleries Association
  • Queensland Tourism Industry Council
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • QLD – Outback Queensland Tourism

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