Sea Monsters: Prehistoric ocean predators

Saturday 10 September 2022 - Sunday 26 February 2023

Earth’s oceans were home to some of the largest, fiercest and most successful predators ever. While dinosaurs ruled the land, giant reptiles and sharks hunted the depths. 

Sea Monsters combines real fossils from millions of years ago, gigantic replicas including a 13m long Elasmosaurus and 9m Prognathdon, hands-on interactives to make your own monster, dress ups and much more! 

What can their fossilised bones tell us about how they lived?  How do they compare to today’s top ocean predators? Discover the secrets of these monsters of the deep in this new exhibition that will delight all ages! 

To purchase a Gift Certificate please click here.

Produced by the Australian National Maritime Museum in partnership with the Queensland Museum Network.

Prices

  • Family (2 adults + 2 children) $40
  • Adult (18+) $15
  • Student / Concession $10
  • Child (age 4-14 years) $7.50
  • Infant (under 4) FREE
  • Accompanying Disability Carer FREE
  • Accompanying Youth Group Supervisor FREE

Venue

Newcastle Museum
6 Workshop Way
Newcastle
2300