Interesting, intriguing, and educational

‘Learning in a fun way’ is how Miss 11 described the latest exhibition at Bayside Gallery in Brighton. If you, like Mamma, have kids who are fascinated by the prehistoric era, then check out Prehistoric Bayside.

Get ready to journey back in time at this family-friendly exhibition at the beautiful Bayside Gallery. The exhibition brings to life an era where colossal killer sperm whales and gigantic sharks dominated the seas, showcasing Australia's most exciting fossil discoveries right here in Bayside. The gallery specimens, most on show for the first time, explore an ancient world dating back an astonishing 5-6 million years.

The kids can also grab a clipboard and complete a fun activity sheet while exploring the gallery, and at the end, redeem some stickers too, which of course, we loved. Oh, and the short films about the fossils are excellent too! Curated by the renowned palaeontologist Ben Francischelli, it's a great free exhibition that will no doubt spark a love of the prehistoric world.

There are lots of unique events planned for Prehistoric Bayside. From the interactive 'Shadow Beasts of Bayside' and 'Prehistoric Cartoon Kids Workshop' to the insightful curator talks and ''Fossil Roadshow', There’s something for everyone.

Some events require advance ticket booking and a fee, so be sure to secure your spot.