Melbourne Museum to host world premiere of ‘Jurassic World: The Exhibition’

Melbourne Museum is to host the world premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition - based on the film Jurassic World, one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history - as of next March.

A unique, immersive exhibition experience, Jurassic World: The Exhibition will offer guests the opportunity to gain a unique view of dinosaurs and will feature encounters with realistic, life-size animatronic dinosaurs set in highly themed environments inspired by the film.

Paleontologist Jack Horner, who served as a Paleontological Advisor on the Jurassic World film, is also working with the exhibition to infuse it with interactive educational elements, allowing guests of all ages to learn more about these incredible prehistoric creatures.

The dinosaurs are being developed by Creature Technology Company, renowned for producing the world’s most technologically sophisticated and realistic animatronics for arena spectaculars and stage shows, including those featured in the worldwide hit Walking with Dinosaurs.

Tom Zaller, President and Chief Executive of exhibition creator Imagine Exhibitions, Inc explains “there is no other dinosaur brand in the world that comes close to Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World franchise.

“Combining the franchise with Creature Technology’s dinosaurs and our immersive design and interaction will, without doubt, be the closest fans will ever come to seeing a dinosaur.

“We are thrilled that Universal Partnerships & Licensing has entrusted Imagine Exhibitions to deliver the Jurassic World: The Exhibition experience.”

Vince Klaseus, President of Brand Development at Jurassic World distributor NBC Universal added “this promises to be a touring exhibition unlike any before it, bringing together players who are the absolute best in their fields.

“Combining Imagine Exhibitions’ expertise in the design and implementation of global traveling exhibitions with the state-of-the-art animatronics provided by Creature Technology Company, and our team’s brand stewardship and creative thinking, Jurassic World: The Exhibition will deliver a ground-breaking and awe-inspiring guest experience.

“We are delighted to be launching this exhibition as an extension of the Jurassic World franchise.”

Expressing his satisfaction at the Melbourne Museum world premiere, Museum Victoria Chief Executive Dr Patrick Greene concluded “we know that dinosaurs capture the imagination of young and old alike, and this exhibition is sure to wow audiences and inspire young minds.

“With its combination of cutting-edge technology and sound research, Jurassic World: The Exhibition will find its perfect home in Melbourne Museum. It’s also wonderful to be working with Creature Technology – a local Melbourne company – on the delivery of this world-class exhibition event.”

For more information visit www.JurassicWorldTheExhibition.com

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