Brisbane has just got a front-row seat to the greatest story ever told: the story of life on Earth. Life Chronicles is an immersive virtual reality expedition that will transport you 3.5 billion years into the past, taking you through ancient oceans, prehistoric landscapes and some of the most extraordinary chapters in our planet’s evolution. After captivating audiences in cities including London, Atlanta, Paris, Shanghai and Sydney, this acclaimed experience has finally landed in Brisbane.
11 September 2026 10:20 + more dates
Get ready to leave modern-day Brisbane far behind. Over 45 minutes, you’ll plunge into ancient oceans, roam extraordinary landscapes and encounter creatures that look like they belong on another planet. Watch the first signs of life emerge, come face-to-face with the bizarre creatures of the Cambrian Explosion and stand beneath the towering dinosaurs of the Cretaceous period. You’ll even journey forward to witness the arrival of early humans. With immersive VR placing you right in the middle of these long-lost worlds, every era feels astonishingly close.
Created by Excurio in collaboration with the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle in France, Life Chronicles combines blockbuster-scale visuals with scientific expertise. Behind the spectacular worlds are paleontologists, paleobotanists, evolution specialists and bioacousticians, who helped recreate ancient creatures, environments and ecosystems with incredible accuracy. Along the way, you’ll be joined by Charlie, a young researcher, and Darwin, her robot companion, who guide you through the twists and turns of Earth’s epic evolutionary story. From strange prehistoric organisms to colossal dinosaurs, this is history on a scale you’ve never experienced before.
Life Chronicles is an unforgettable day out for curious minds of all ages, bringing together science, history, storytelling and cutting-edge VR. With its spectacular visuals and fascinating look at the evolution of life, this is one Brisbane experience you’ll want to have on your radar.
Life Chronicles: An immersive VR journey through the Earth’s history
11 September 2026 10:20 + more dates
