If you’re hunting for an unforgettable, family-friendly activity these school holidays, look no further than Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends at Queensland Museum Kurilpa. We recently spent the day exploring this incredible world-premiere exhibition — and it’s safe to say the kids (and the adults!) were completely hooked.
This exhibition takes you on an immersive journey through over 130 million years of crocodile history. From the moment you step inside, you’re met with jaw-dropping life-sized croc models, ancient predators that once ruled the waterways, and interactive stations that turn learning into pure fun.
Walk With Ancient Giants
One of the highlights is getting up close to the enormous prehistoric “supercrocs” — gigantic crocodilian species that lived alongside dinosaurs. The size of these creatures is truly mind-blowing, and seeing them at full scale brings their ancient world to life.
Throughout the exhibition, you’ll also discover the incredible diversity of modern crocodile species from around the world. It’s a fascinating look at how these animals survived mass extinctions, adapted to new environments, and continued to thrive.
Interactive, Engaging, and Perfect for Kids
This isn’t just a look-and-learn experience, it’s highly hands-on. Kids can dive into engaging challenges that test their knowledge of life in croc country, explore dramatic fossil displays, and even check out the real tools crocodile researchers and conservationists use in the field. There are plenty of buttons to press, puzzles to solve, and spaces designed to spark curiosity.
Where Culture Meets Creature
The exhibition beautifully weaves in global and cultural perspectives, including bold and meaningful First Nations artworks that share deep connections to Sea Country. These pieces tell powerful stories about the role crocodiles play in culture, identity, and tradition.
You’ll also see how crocodiles have influenced design, storytelling, and myth-making across different cultures and eras. From early First Nations knowledge to Hollywood’s blockbuster croc legends, the exhibition invites you to explore where truth meets myth.
Created by experts from Queensland Museum, the Australian National Maritime Museum, and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, this exhibition is a world-first. Every detail is polished, thoughtful, and designed to keep families engaged from start to finish.
Ticket Prices
If you’re planning a visit, here’s what you can expect:
- Adult: $29.90
- Child (5–15): $19.90
- Concession: $27.00
- Family Pass (2 adults + 2 kids OR 1 adult + 3 kids): $84.00
Whether you’ve got a dinosaur lover, an animal enthusiast, or a little scientist in the family, Croc! Lost Giants to Living Legends is an absolute must-do these school holidays. It’s educational, interactive, visually stunning, and most importantly, loads of fun.
More information: https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/kurilpa/whats-on/croc
