Prepare to be amazed at Jurassic World: The Exhibition where the world of dinosaurs comes to life before your eyes.
From Friday 2 August 2024, dino lovers can explore interactive scenes inspired by the blockbuster film series, encountering a range of dinosaur species from the gentle Brachiosaurus to the fearsome T-Rex.
Located in Brunswick 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. Ticket options are available to suit different schedules and there’s free entry for children under 3 – this exhibition is perfect for families!
It’s a walk-through theatrical show combined with educational elements. Here’s what you can expect.
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Jurassic World: The Exhibition Review
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.
From the moment we walked through the iconic “Jurassic World” gates, it felt like stepping into the movie. Groups of visitors are taken through the course of the exhibition in sessions, and the exhibition staff, “Park Rangers”, provide a theatrical walk-through depicting the storyline.
The animatronic dinosaurs are set in highly themed environments inspired by the film. It starts off quite calm (though still quite freaky) and the stage sets, music and lights become progressively more ominous. Until you experience a Tyrannosaurus Rex stomping through the jungle right before you.
The life-sized Brachiosaurus, Velociraptor, and the mighty T-Rex were beyond impressive – just like in the movie, it was like the dinosaurs came back to life!
On many occasions I had to physically lift Little E (aged 4) up to be able to view and participate in the exhibits. Including looking through the binoculars and viewing the live shows (i.e. the character Blue roaming around with a Park Ranger).
Little E’s favourite parts from the exhibition were patting the baby dinosaurs, doing the fossil dig and seeing the T-Rex (even though she was a little scared at the time, it’s all she talked about afterwards!)
Animatronic Dinosaurs
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.
They are certainly large, imposing and somewhat chilling because they’re so life-like.
Become an Official Jr Park Ranger
The Jurassic World exhibition brings together real-world science and education, along with top-notch entertainment.
Child tickets include a fun activity pack for kids to complete questions and tasks throughout the exhibition. If they complete each task they will receive a Junior Park Ranger badge at the end.
Little E enjoyed looking through the booklet and with assistance completed some of the questions. However the activity pack is really suitable for older kids, probably ages 5+.
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
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!
Unlike other dinosaur experiences in Melbourne, this exhibition does not really cater to toddlers or pre-school aged kids. Some of the exhibits are too high up for them to see or participate, and the kids activity pack is suited to kids from ages 5+
I also recommend the exhibition for children 5+ years who are not likely to be scared or have nightmares afterwards.
Jurassic World: The Exhibition is an unforgettable experience! Tickets are on sale now and advance purchase is strongly recommended. Entry sessions are timed.
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HOT Tips for visiting the Jurassic World Exhibition
- Best suited to kids from ages 5+;
- 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;
- Tickets come with a fun activity pack for kids to complete questions and tasks throughout the exhibition;
- 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;
- 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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