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STEP INTO THEIR WORLD Carriageworks · Opens 11 Dec
Life-Size Life-Size 360° Immersion 360° Immersion Educational Adventure Educational Adventure

PREHISTORIC PLANET: DISCOVERING DINOSAURS


MEET LIFE-SIZED DINOSAURS, CLOSER THAN EVER BEFORE.

Journey through 66 million years of Earth’s history in Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs, a spectacular new immersive experience narrated by renowned British actor Damian Lewis.

With an original score by multi-Academy Award-winner Hans Zimmer this is a summer adventure for dinosaur fans of all ages.

The Experience

Meeting the Giants Meeting the Giants

Hold your breath as a Tyrannosaurus Rex hunts in the darkness, just metres from where you sit. Dive down into the ancient deep with the colossal mosasaurus. Watch the moment an egg cracks, and a baby dinosaur hatches into a world of wonder.

A Fascinating Educational Experience A Fascinating Educational Experience

This 360° experience from Lightroom London puts lava under your feet, soaring skies above your head and extraordinary creatures all around you. Learn more about the role of dinosaurs in the evolution of our planet through exclusive scenes and detailed scientific illustrations inspired by Apple TV’s Emmy Award-nominated series Prehistoric Planet.

 Discover a World Lost to Time  Discover a World Lost to Time

Narrated by renowned British actor Damian Lewis and set to an original score by multi-Academy Award-winner Hans Zimmer, this immersive experience invites you right into the world of the dinosaurs, up close at the most dramatic moments of their lives. 

Practical Info

  • Opening Dates:
    From 11 Dec
  • Opening Hours:
    Vary by date, check show times here. Closed Fri 25 Dec and Tue 26 Jan
  • Duration:
    Approx. 50 minutes. Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
  • Location:
    Carriageworks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh
  • Age requirement:
    Suitable for all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Young children need to be supervised in the space and we ask that parents are considerate of other visitors.
  • Accessibility:
    The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please let us know of any accessibility requirements by contacting us via email boxoffice@carriageworks.com.au
  • Content warnings:
    You can find the detailed content warnings in our FAQs below.
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Prehistoric Planets: Discovering Dinosaurs

Reviews

Daily Mirror

‘A feast for the senses’

Shortlist

‘Imagine the natural history museum brought to life’

Mail on Sunday

‘Spectacular’

Sheer Lux

‘A highlight for families’

Location

CARRIAGEWORKS

245 Wilson St, Eveleigh NSW 2015
There is no parking available onsite.
Taxis and rideshare services can enter at 229 Wilson Street for level access entry. 
The closest train station with wheelchair access is Redfern Station.

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About the Experience

What can I expect from the event? This experience combines breathtaking visuals with exclusive scenes from the Emmy-nominated Apple TV series Prehistoric Planet . Let yourself be carried away through prehistoric jungles, deserts, canyons, and oceans, accompanied by the captivating music of Hans Zimmer. An immersive, poetic, and educational adventure.
Where is the experience located? This experience is located at Carriageworks Market (Bay 17) located at 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, Sydney.
How long does the experience last? A full loop of the show is 50 minutes long, but you are welcome to stay for longer. Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your scheduled entry time. Late arrivals may experience a delay in entry and admission cannot be guaranteed. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Young children need to be supervised in the space and we ask that parents are considerate of other visitors.
Content Warnings Projection is used for the duration of the show and is on all four walls of Bay 17, with occasional projection on the floor. There are bright lights and patterns used during some parts of the show. While the show contains no flashing images (in the 16-25Hz range) it does contain high contrast moving patterns.
Sound is constant during the show, and consists of both orchestral music and a recorded voiceover. The sound level does vary during the show, with some sections quieter or louder than others.
Is there parking available? There is no parking available onsite. Parking may be available at South Eveleigh, 2 Central Avenue, a 15-minute walk to Carriageworks via the Redfern footbridge and Little Eveleigh Street. For more details, visit the South Eveleigh website. We encourage using public transport whenever possible.
Will there be additional sessions? Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee there will be extra dates. Please refer to the experience page for updated information on availability, as those are the confirmed dates and timings.

About Tickets

Where can I get tickets? In the Fever App, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store, or on the Fever website
Do I need to print my ticket? No, your contactless tickets will be validated directly in the Fever App.
I can't find my ticket. What should I do? You can view your ticket in the Fever app, within the Tickets section. If you don't have the app installed, you can download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Remember to log in using the same account that you used when buying the tickets. If you still cannot find your ticket, please contact us.

About access to the event

Do I need to arrive at the start of my scheduled session? Late arrivals may experience a delay in entry and admission cannot be guaranteed. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Young children need to be supervised in the space and we ask that parents are considerate of other visitors.
Can I bring animals? Are service dogs allowed? No animals are allowed in the venue unless they are service animals and have corresponding accreditation.
Is the venue accessible? Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible. For further information, please contact carriageworks via email at boxoffice@carriageworks.com.au .
What are the prohibited items at the experience? Prams are not allowed in the performance space and must be left at the designated pram parking at patrons own discretion.
Is the experience accessible for deaf/visually impaired people? Sound is constant during the show, and consists of both orchestral music and a recorded voiceover. The sound level does vary during the show, with some sections quieter or louder than others.
Will there be strobe lights? Projection is used for the duration of the show and is on all four walls of Bay 17, with occasional projection on the floor. There are bright lights and patterns used during some parts of the show. While the show contains no flashing images (in the 16-25Hz range) it does contain high contrast moving patterns.

CREDITS

Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs is directed and designed by Journey in close collaboration with the makers of Prehistoric Planet, Apple TV and Executive Producer and BBC Studios Natural History Unit Creative Director Mike Gunton.


A LIGHTROOM production.