In 1993, Steven Spielberg brought the prehistoric era back to life in what would be the first movie in a truly cult-favourite installment. Jurassic Park is loved and adored by dino nerds young and old, and now, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is bringing the film’s biggest hits to life again in a Triassic-tastic screening of Jurassic Park.
One of the most recognisable film scores in history by composer John Williams will be artfully performed by the orchestra led by conductor Nicholas Buc for three special performances from Thursday, April 23 to Sunday, April 26. You can book your tickets for Jurassic Park In Concert at Hamer Hall on MSO’s website here.
While you can’t physically venture back in time, you can venture around the city, and we’re hearing reports that there've been a handful of dino sightings… Young or old, if you’ve got a reptilian-obsessed individual in the family, here’s where it’s hot in Melbourne for a prehistoric encounter.
Take a swing at Albert Park Mini Golf’s Jurassic Par
It’s a slice of bliss to witness dinosaurs roaming free in their natural habitat: the sunny grounds of Albert Park’s family-friendly mini golf course. Long-necked herbivores smile overhead, two raptors flank the final holes and one poor sucker’s disembodied jaws poke up through the centre of a cubbyhouse (a fave, obviously).
Embark on Melbourne Museum's Dinosaur Walk
Melbourne Museum’s dinosaur walk is home to the skeletons of 17 ancient creatures – perhaps one of the most impressive is the house-sized Mamenchisaurus. Get your hands on some real dinosaur teeth, see reconstructions of how these majestic creatures roamed millions of years ago and feel the monstrous thigh bone of a 25-tonne long-necked Sauropod.
Chow down on some dino ribs
Proceed with caution – depending on how little your little one is, the thought of munching down on some ‘dino ribs’ will either sound horrific or as epic as things get to them. Dino-size aside, the inclusions in Third Wave BBQ’s tasty box are mouthwatering – 700 grams of barbecue sauce-brushed beef ribs, hot chips and slices of cornbread. You can find the mega-sized snack pack at Third Wave BBQ in Hawthorn, Moorabbin, Albert Park and Officer.