One of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex fossils ever discovered is the highlight of an internationally touring exhibition that opens this Friday, 28 June, at Melbourne Museum.
Victoria the T. rex is a significant addition to Australia’s prehistoric displays, marking the first time a complete T. rex fossil has been exhibited in Victoria. This exclusive event, running until 20 October, takes visitors back 66 million years to the Cretaceous period, when dinosaurs ruled the planet.
The centrepiece of the exhibition is Victoria’s remarkably preserved skeleton, comprised of 199 bones. Standing at 3.6 metres tall and stretching over 12 metres in length, the skeleton showcases an immense skull that weighs 139kg. Due to its weight, the skull will be displayed separately, allowing visitors to get an up-close look at one of history’s most terrifying creatures.
The exhibition leverages state-of-the-art technologies, including augmented reality and 3D projection mapping, to offer a unique and engaging experience. Visitors can explore the sensory world of the Tyrannosaurus rex, from its keen sense of smell to its imposing roar, through interactive installations that are both educational and thrilling.
Melbourne Museum becomes the exclusive venue worldwide where visitors can view two premier examples of Cretaceous giants. Alongside Victoria, the museum is home to one of the most complete Triceratops fossils, Horridus, which is permanently displayed in the award-winning Triceratops: Fate of the Dinosaurs exhibit.
Complementing the exhibition, IMAX will feature Horridus in a new documentary titled “T.REX 3D,” starring Melbourne Museum’s Triceratops and palaeontologist Dr Erich Fitzgerald. Narrated by Sam Neill, the documentary will be shown on 120 IMAX screens globally and depicts a dramatic battle between Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus rex.
To celebrate Victoria’s arrival, Melbourne Museum is hosting the Opening Weekend Dinosaur Party on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June. Part of the Playbound children’s festival, the event includes a dino disco, T. rex mask making, a scavenger hunt, fossil pop-ups, and educational talks about T. rex for kids.
Visitors can also enjoy Dino Bites, an American-inspired pop-up diner at the museum, offering juicy burgers, fresh salads, creamy soft serves, and kids’ lunch boxes. The diner features a 2.5-metre T. rex skull, providing a perfect photo opportunity.
Melbourne Museum invites visitors of all ages to explore its growing prehistoric collection, including the Dinosaur Walk, Gandel Gondwana Garden, and the Triceratops exhibit. Don’t miss this chance to see the world’s finest touring T. rex fossil at Australia’s premier dinosaur destination.
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