It's on again! The third of four open days for 2026, Prehistoric Bayside is back, and bigger than ever. We've had to split the event into two sessions - this Humantix booking is for the timed entry of 2 pm-5:00 pm.

For this open day, we're emphasising everything about WHALES! Palaeontologist and curator of Prehistoric Bayside, Ben Francischelli, will be giving a talk on the rise and fall of the Killer Sperm whales and Livyatan - one of the largest predators ever discovered in the fossil record.

The creation of Prehistoric Bayside is only possible thanks to generous funding from the Beaumaris Motor Yacht Squadron, Bayside City Council, Deb Lusty and the countless citizen scientists who are changing the palaeontological landscape of Victoria with their discoveries.

More than 5 million years in the making, the exhibition display will showcase hundreds of fossils from the internationally renowned fossil sites of Beaumaris and Black Rock (Victoria). This is one of the largest collections of fossil whales and sharks on the continent.

You'll get to see:

1) The newest discoveries of 2025/26 made by citizen scientists, from Beaked whales, giant Pseudo-toothed birds and monster Baleen whales, with some fossil specimens you can touch and feel with your own hands!

2) A series of in-person talks by eminent scientists and palaeontologists, including a talk by palaeontologist Ben Francischelli

3) Giant Megalodon teeth, huge Killer Sperm whale remains, and fossil evidence of some of the largest animals that ever lived (even bigger than any of the dinosaurs),

4) Scientists and citizen scientists are behind the scenes, making these incredible discoveries. You can ask whatever burning questions you have for them!

5) An identification table with experts who can analyse and ID any specimens you've found across Victoria.

The talks will be listed below once they're confirmed for the day.

Appropriate for all ages, every Open Day will be different! Each fossil display will change based on the newest discoveries of that month, so don't miss out on this opportunity to see history as you've never seen it before.

Contact the host of Prehistoric Bayside Open Day - Sunday 30th August 2026: 2pm - 5pm session

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