Walk among these gentle giants.
Step back 66 million years and meet five enormous Triceratops from the world’s only herd.
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Entry to the general public from 12PM. Book tickets
Adult $29.90
Child (5-15) $19.90
Family (2 adult, 2 children) $90.00
Concessions $27.90
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March of the Triceratops brings you face-to-face with one of the most iconic dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth. Featuring five recently excavated Triceratops skeletons from the only known herd ever discovered, this immersive exhibition invites visitors of all ages to step into a lost world and discover the science, scale, and wonder of these remarkable prehistoric giants.
The exhibition, developed and produced by the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands, brings together more than 1,200 bones and fossil fragments, offering a rare glimpse into how these huge plant-eating dinosaurs may have lived around 66 million years ago. You can get up close to the fossils, explore what their bones can tell us, and see how palaeontologists piece together the story of life at the end of the Dinosaur Age.
Alongside the fossil specimens, life-sized models, an animatronic baby Triceratops, soundscapes, animations, augmented reality, and hands-on interactives bring the herd to life. March of the Triceratops is a rare chance to encounter one of the world’s most recognisable dinosaurs.
This is the first time an exhibition its kind has been to Aotearoa New Zealand, and Auckland Museum is the exclusive Australasian venue.
The fossils making up the five triceratops skeletons in this exhibition were uncovered over six field seasons by a team of researchers, palaeontologists, preparators, students and volunteers. Individual bones and skulls of Triceratops are found quite commonly, but complete skeletons are rare. In Wyoming, USA, Naturalis excavated no less than five skeletons. The largest triceratops discovery ever!
Encounter life-sized models of an adult and baby triceratops. See for yourself what these incredible creatures looked like when they walked the Earth over 66 million years ago, and hear what noises they may have made.
Dive into what it was like to live in the age of the triceratops, through our hands-on interactive zone. Visitors of all ages can explore the themes of Food, Seduction and Safety through digital experiences, augmented reality and tactile games.
Meet five extraordinary Triceratops skeletons, brought together from the largest Triceratops discovery ever made.
Come face-to-face with Triceratops, from an impressive life-size adult to an animatronic baby.
Follow the remarkable story of the fossils, from life and death millions of years ago to their discovery, excavation and reconstruction.
Discover what it took to be a Triceratops, including what they ate, how they grew, how they attracted a mate and how they defended themselves.
Get hands-on with interactive experiences, investigate fossils, reimagine how Triceratops might have looked, and work together as a herd to escape T. rex.
Take a deeper dive into the world of Triceratops, exploring the latest thinking on how they lived, behaved, and survived 66 million years ago.
Think like a palaeontologist, examining the evidence preserved in fossilised bones and seeing how scientists piece together the story of these iconic dinosaurs
Check back for updates on the triceratops' journey to Aotearoa.
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Frequently asked questions
March of the Triceratops is an immersive dinosaur exhibition featuring the world's only known Triceratops herd ever discovered. See five original Triceratops fossil skeletons, life-sized dinosaur models, augmented reality experiences and hands-on interactives that reveal how these extraordinary animals lived nearly 67 million years ago. Developed by Naturalis Biodiversity Center, the exhibition combines real fossils with the latest palaeontological research to bring the Age of Dinosaurs to life.
Tickets to this exhibition cost $29.90 for adults, $19.90 for children aged 5 to 15, family passes (2 adults, 2 children) are $90. Concession pricing is available for students, seniors and community access card holders for $27.90.
March of the Triceratops opens on September 30 2026, and runs until April 2027. The exhibition is open from 10 am on weekdays and from 9 am on weekends, school holidays, and public holidays.
Yes. The exhibition features five original fossil Triceratops skeletons excavated by researchers from Naturalis Biodiversity Center. These are genuine fossils, not replicas, making this one of the most significant Triceratops displays ever presented.
Absolutely. The exhibition has been designed for visitors of all ages, with interactive activities, digital experiences, life-sized dinosaur models and augmented reality that encourage children to explore, discover and learn through play. Dinosaur-loving adults will find just as much to enjoy thanks to the authentic fossils and fascinating scientific discoveries.
Children aged around 5–12 years will get the most from the interactive experiences, but younger dinosaur fans will love seeing the life-sized Triceratops and baby animatronic, while teenagers and adults can dive deeper into the science behind the fossils.
Most visitors spend between 60 and 90 minutes exploring the exhibition, although dinosaur enthusiasts and families often stay longer to enjoy the interactive experiences and discover every fossil.
Weekends are a great time to visit the Museum. We would recommend booking tickets in advance, as the exhibition will be busy. March of the Triceratops is a great school holidays activity, so be sure to book your tickets for the September, December-January, and April school holidays as well.
If you want to come back again and again, check out Museum Membership and Mini Museum Membership, both which include unlimited exhibition entry.
Afternoons on weekdays are quieter and the best time for adults to visit March of the Triceratops. The Museum is also open until 8.30pm for Twilight Tuesdays. Grab a bite and a drink at Tuitui Museum Bistro and Cafe, which offers a $10 Happy Hour menu, and plan the perfect date night amongst the dinosaurs, or catch up with friends.
Yes. The exhibition showcases some of the latest palaeontological research, including what scientists have discovered about Triceratops growth, diet, behaviour, injuries, fossils and how this remarkable herd may have lived together. Many of these insights have only become possible through the discovery of the five skeletons displayed in the exhibition.
Yes. Alongside the fossil displays, you'll find augmented reality experiences, digital interactives, animations and hands-on activities that allow visitors to explore how Triceratops lived, moved and survived in the Late Cretaceous period.
Yes. This exhibition is unlike most dinosaur exhibitions because it centres on the only known Triceratops herd ever discovered. Rather than focusing on many species of dinosaur, it explores new scientific evidence specifically about how Triceratops may have behaved as social animals, alongside authentic fossils and immersive experiences rarely seen together.
Yes. The exhibition has been developed by palaeontologists and museum experts from Naturalis Biodiversity Center and is based on current scientific research. Visitors can learn about fossil excavation, palaeontology, dinosaur anatomy, ecosystems and how scientists reconstruct prehistoric life using fossil evidence.
Yes. We welcome schools and learning groups to March of the Triceratops. To find out more and to book, please contact our bookings team via learn.aucklandmuseum.com.
Yes. The exhibition has been designed to be enjoyed by visitors of all ages and abilities, with spacious galleries, digital interactives and a variety of ways to engage with the content. Please refer to our accessibility information for details about mobility access and visitor services.
There are lots of different transport options to the Museum. The Museum is a 10-minute walk from Newmarket and a 10-minute walk from Parnell. The 781 bus route drops you directly outside the Museum, running between Mission Bay and Newmarket via Orakei. Grafton station is the closest train station to the Museum, and is a 15-minute walk through the Domain. To plan your journey by public transport, check out at.govt.nz.
The Museum also has secure undercover paid parking is available at the Museum from 6.30 AM to 6.30 PM.
Find out more about transport options to the Museum via Plan Your Visit.
Yes. Photography for personal use is generally welcome throughout the exhibition, making it a great opportunity to capture memorable moments with the towering Triceratops skeletons and life-sized dinosaur models. (Any restrictions will be clearly signposted within the exhibition.) We'd love to see your visit on social media, be sure to follow us and tag @aucklandmuseum.
