kronosaurus korner

The marine fossil exhibits were quite extensive and the audio tour provided plenty of interesting information and facts. The museum is host to many large and amazing ancient species. The cafe was not operating when we visited on the 23rd December as this is not the peak time for visiting the outback, and the palaentologist was also away. However the girl at reception still helped identify some of our finds (we also went fossicking at one of the sites). I had expected the souvenier shop to have more in it, mostly cheap knick knacks for small children. I had hoped for more relevent souveniers and local information. It was still an awesome experience and worth doing, especially if you plan to fossick also.

We stopped here on the recommendation of the hotel manager and it was worth the stop. It only took us about 90 minutes to see everything but what we did see was very interesting and a nice surprise in the middle of the QLD countryside. We got there right on opening time so it was nice and quiet as we went around the exhibits, the audio guides were easy to operate and worked well. Only issue is the price of entry for adults versus the amount of time spent there, the value for families is much better. The theatre was out of action when we visited so could not see the video presentation however we were given copies of the DVD which was very nice and unexpected.

We spent 3 days at the Museum with Paul. It was an unique and wonderful experience ! You have to stop in this place !! Paul is a very friendly person ! Thanks so much for your welcome !

We visited Kronosaurus Korner on our way round the Dinosaur Trail. All 4 of us (2 adults, a 7 year old and a 4 year old) really enjoyed it. We were lucky enough to be there on a quiet day and we had the whole museum to ourselves!They have an interactive tour which you do yourself whilst listening to the commentary on an individual handset.They have a great collection of bones and fossils and we learnt loads about marine reptiles. Of course the highlight was seeing the almost perfect Kronosaur - fascinating stuff!The day after we went fossicking at one of the public parks and we then went back to the Korner to see if we had found anything! Tim, the paleontologist looked a bit worried when he saw us walk in with several bags of stuff but he very kindly looked at each piece we had found and helped us identify them. We were extremely lucky and found plenty of treasure, from fossilised shells, fish bones and a piece of marine reptile bone. We had so much fun fossicking and finding that bone is definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Australia! Thanks Tim!

Informative place, with lots of fossils and exhibits, although a little pricey for entry $40 (from memory) for a family, when you can get into Hughenden dinosaur discovery centre for less than $20 per family. Still good to visit, interesting to see the fossils discovered in the area. We went looking for our own fossils and found a few!

Usually we have bypassed this section of the Highway, but after visiting Winton I was keen to see this display for myself! We were not disappointed, as there were several rooms with wonderful specimens of different dinosaurs and fossils that had been found in the area, and with an audio guide this was the perfect way for us to wander at our leisure! There were several young children accompanied by parents at the time of our visit, and they were rapt!

Richmond is well known for it's dinosaur and marine fossils and is one of the main stops along the dinosaur triangle. With three main rooms within the museum, all with spectacular fossil specimens such as Plesiosaurs, Ichthyosaurs, Turtles, Ammonites, Fish and of course, the Kronosaurus, for which the name of this fabulous exhibit is named from.Staff conduct tours of the museum and there are also great self guided tours with the audio guides that are provided and will provide you with great information on the majority of exhibits.While we were there, we did have a quick chat to the onsite Palaeontologist and a trained volunteer who was using a grinding tool on an Ichthyosaur which is normally closed to the public and viewable only through the window, but we were just lucky.Within the complex there is also a visitor information centre providing souvenirs, brochures and information other regional attractions and also a nice little café with great coffee's and a variety of lunch items.

When my family went to Kronosaurus Korner, the set-up and basically the whole of the Korner was mind-blowing. We wish we could have stayed there longer but we had to keep going along the road to Richmond.

Kronosaurus Korner was fantastic. Our budding 8 and 9 year old palaeontologists loved it and so did we. Well set up displays, more than "just a few" world class exhibits and you feel "close" to the exhibits as opposed to other major museums. The museum visit starts with a 10 min cinema presentation about the major fossil find. Then the hand held self paced audio guide provides a good level of info throughout the visit along with good written info at each display. A large number of excellent exhibits. The plesiosaur is amazing as is the dinosaur Minmi but the fish heads, ammonites, ichthyosaurs are fantastic. A glimpse into the laboratory too. We also did the Digging At Dusk tour with the palaeontologist. This was a highlight of our trip and worth the $20 per head so $80 for the family. You head out to the fossil fossicking area and the palaeontologist provides tips on how and where to fossick and helps identify any finds. You can also fossick for free at the two fossicking fields. A family found a great ichthyosaurs just a few months ago and this area is the active quarry for the town so new fossils being uncovered all the time. This was great fun but I think plan to fossick after Digging at Dusk if you can so you have a better idea of what to look for!Recommend Richmond and KK. Worth the additional klms from Winton or Hughendon. Bring a pick and chisel and hammer. Book accom ahead if in cabins as not many options.

wow! well worth the drive, the stop over for the night and time to visit Kronosaurus Korner. so much to see and learn about our inland sea the fossils that were found and much more. our 8 year old son enjoyed it as well. being able to go around at your own pace with a hand held devise that tells you your information is a plus.

The only marine fossil site on the Dinosaur Trail. Extremely well done displays and a must see if interested in Australian dinosaur and pliosaurus. Some amazing items on display. Richmond is a lovely town and an easy drive if staying in Hughenden.

A town with pride making a big effort to encourage you to visit. We will return with our dinosaur mad grandson - he loved the photos we sent him.

After leaving Winton (via Hughenden) we arrived in Richmond with much anticipation to see the wonders of Kronosaurus Korner. Were were disappointed????...NO NO NO!!! We didn't want to leave. I tip my hat to the curators, the local land owners and the scientist of this fascinating and educational museum. Kronosaurus Korner is a amazing. The self guided audio tour is a must. Take your time..revisit, ask questions of the staff and take yourself back to a time when ..YES...the dry Outback was a large sea. I think of Kronosaurus Korner as the gold at the end of a dinosaur trail rainbow. it's for kids and adults alike. A must do if your are on the trail...

Kronosaurous Korner Richmond is a small town with big monsters. the fossils may not have been friendly but the locals certainly are. Great palce. A dusty outback town. Real Australia.

This is a 1st-class dinosaur museum. Normally you would have to travel to a capital city to see this many marine dinosaur fossils displayed in such an excellent facility - in fact I think KK beats the Queensland Museum. It is a credit to the founder (a local farmer) and the staff that it is held in such high regard that the Queensland Museum is actually returning previously donated fossils.Touring the museum is self-paced with an audio guide. There is also a gift shop and a tidy café with a full lunch menu.We found it well worth the 3 hour drive from Winton. We were in a 4WD but a sedan would have sufficed (not sure if that would always be true - roads appeared recently graded). Richmond is also accessible from Townsville as an alternative, but I would still recommend Winton to see the other dinosaur attractions too (Australian Age of Dinosaurs and Lark Quarry).