The World’s Biggest Dinosaur Comes to Sydney: Meet the Giant That Will Take Over the Australian Museum

The World’s Biggest Dinosaur: Dinosaurs of Patagonia

Sydney is preparing for a prehistoric adventure on an extraordinary scale, as the world’s biggest dinosaur takes centre stage at the Australian Museum from 28 November 2026. The blockbuster exhibition, The World’s Biggest Dinosaur: Dinosaurs of Patagonia, promises an unforgettable experience for families, dinosaur enthusiasts and visitors seeking one of Sydney’s most exciting new attractions.

The exhibition also launches a year of celebrations marking the Australian Museum’s 200th anniversary in 2027, making it an ideal time to discover one of Australia’s leading cultural and scientific institutions.

Meet Patagotitan, the Giant of the Prehistoric World

The star attraction is Patagotitan mayorum, a colossal plant-eating dinosaur that lived in Patagonia, southern Argentina, around 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period.

Measuring almost 38 metres long and weighing approximately 70 tonnes, this enormous prehistoric animal was among the largest land animals ever discovered. Its full-sized skeleton will stretch across the length of the Australian Museum’s Touring Hall, allowing visitors to appreciate the astonishing scale of a creature that once roamed the Earth.

Standing beneath this towering giant promises to be a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

Discover the Dinosaurs of Patagonia

Dinosaurs of Patagonia

Developed by Argentina’s Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio, the exhibition brings together 16 spectacular dinosaur skeleton casts, rare fossils and scientific discoveries covering more than 160 million years of prehistoric life.

Visitors will encounter Tyrannotitan chubutensis, a formidable predator of the Cretaceous period, as well as Manidens condorensis, a much smaller dinosaur that demonstrates the remarkable diversity of prehistoric species.

Through towering skeletons, real fossils, immersive multimedia experiences and discoveries from palaeontology, the exhibition explores how scientists reconstruct ancient worlds and uncover the secrets of long-extinct animals.

Explore the Ancient Connection Between Australia and South America

The exhibition also reveals fascinating connections between Patagonia and Australia through the ancient supercontinent Gondwana.

Millions of years ago, the southern continents were joined as part of this vast landmass. Fossils and scientific research help researchers understand how prehistoric animals lived, evolved and spread across these ancient landscapes.

For visitors, this connection adds another dimension to the exhibition, linking the story of dinosaurs in South America with the geological history of Australia.

Australian Museum Celebrates 200 Years in 2027

Dinosaurs of Patagonia

The dinosaur exhibition is the first major event in a year-long program celebrating 200 years of the Australian Museum.

Throughout 2027, the museum plans to host major exhibitions, public events, talks, performances, after-hours experiences and family activities. The anniversary program will celebrate two centuries of scientific discovery, cultural knowledge and curiosity about the natural world.

Australian Museum Director and Chief Executive Officer Kim McKay AO said the exhibition was an exciting way to begin the anniversary celebrations, highlighting Sydney’s long-standing fascination with dinosaurs.

Plan Your Visit to Dinosaurs of Patagonia

Whether planning a Sydney family outing, a school-holiday activity or a cultural city break, The World’s Biggest Dinosaur: Dinosaurs of Patagonia offers an opportunity to encounter extraordinary prehistoric life without leaving the city centre.

The Australian Museum is located near Hyde Park and other major Sydney attractions, making it easy to include the exhibition in a wider day of sightseeing.

The exhibition opens on Saturday, 28 November 2026. Visitors can join the Australian Museum’s ticket waitlist to receive updates when tickets become available.

 Dinosaurs of Patagonia

The World’s Biggest Dinosaur: Dinosaurs of Patagonia

Opening date: Saturday, 28 November 2026
Venue: Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Admission prices: Child $16; adult $23; concession $20; family $66

Australian Museum

Website: https://australian.museum/
Address: 1 William Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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