The Museum of Central Australia.
Dromornis Stirtoni - Million od years old.
Displays include dioramas, graphics and skeletons.
The exhibitions explore the unique features of the Central Australian environment, including the evolotion of the landscape, and the creatures which inhabited it.
A replica of a local paleontological dig, and an ancient waterhole with some interesting megafauna including a giant freshwater crocodile and the largest bird that ever lived, Dromornis Stirtoni, around 8 million years old and a distant relative of Magpie Geese.
Other Central Australian mammals and reptiles will also be seen, along with fossils and interpretive displays.
A wonderful look at the development of this unique part of the earth.
A small admission fee is charged for entry to this interesting museum which is open daily from 10.00am until 5pm and closed Christmas day and Good Friday.
Adults $7.00 Children/Concession $4.00
Entry included in an Alice Springs Cultural Precinct pass.
Enquiries on Ph: 8951 1120.
Other features in the Cultural Precinct.
The Alice Springs Cultural Precinct is covered by a single entrance fee which covers all attractions which are open from 10am to 5pm daily except Chistmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday.
A precinct pass costs $7 adults, $4 concession, and $18 family.
Enquiries: 8951 1122
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