The Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre in Mount Isa showcases the fossils from the Riversleigh World Heritage Area. Riversleigh is part of the Australian Fossil Mammal Sites and home to one of the most significant fossil deposits worldwide that tells a unique story of the evolution of Australia’s wildlife.
In the newly renovated and upgraded centre some of Riversleigh’s most unique fossil finds are exhibited with innovative interactive displays. Let the palaeontological experts tell you their stories of Riversleigh in the movie theatre or wander through an impressive diorama to see what this ancient world looked like 25 million years ago.
Why not join a guided tour to find out how specimens are sorted, cleaned and the fossils extracted from hard limestone in our Riversleigh fossil laboratory – an experience that is educational and engaging for the entire family. You might even find yourself virtually digging for fossils!
Come and discover Riversleigh! You can visit the centre at your own pace, self-guided, any time during our opening times. Book a guided tour with our fossil enthusiasts (10.00am & 2.00pm most days, bookings required) which includes behind the scenes access to the Riversleigh fossil laboratory.
Self-guided Admission
Adult: $25.00
Concession: $20.00
Child: $12.00
Family: $60.00 (2 adults + 2 children)
Guided tour
Adult: $38.00
Concession: $30.00
Child: $23.00
Family: $99.00 (2 adults + 2 children)
Group Prices available
Opening Times: 8:30am – 4.30pm daily for self-guided access; guided tours 10.00am & 2.00pm most days
(Closed Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and Boxing Day)
Location: Outback at Isa, 19 Marian Street, Mount Isa
Contact: Ph: (07) 4749 1555 E: info@outbackatisa.com.au
Fossil display in the new Riversleigh Fossil Centre Fossil display in the new Riversleigh Fossil Centre Photo opportunity at the entrance to Outback at Isa Fossil display in the new Riversleigh Fossil Centre Big Bird in the diorama Guided tour in the Riversleigh Fossil Centre laboratory
Microscope room Guided tour Hands on