The HMRI Poo Palace at the 2025 Upper Hunter Show

HMRI’s giant inflatable digestive system will debut at the Upper Hunter Show, Muswellbroook in 2025!

The brainchild of the University of Newcastle’s Gastrointestinal Research Group from Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), the Poo Palace is a free attraction where visitors can climb into a big mouth and work their way through a stomach, small intestine, colon and pop out of a very large bottom.

Learn about how poo is made with a live experiment by HMRI's team of gastrointestinal researchers
Travel through the HMRI Poo Palace for a larger-than-life experience of how your digestive tract works
Learn about what a healthy poo looks like
Free show bag and official Poo Palace crown!
Chat to our team of researchers about what you can do to promote a healthy digestive system!

Visitors are also invited to participate in live experiments and pick up a free show bag.

Find out more about The Upper Hunter Show and purchase your tickets here https://upperhuntershow.com.au/

Date

March 14, 2025

9.00am - 5.00pm

Cost

Entry to the HMRI Poo Palace is FREE, however tickets to The Upper Hunter are required to be purchased

Location

Muswellbrook Showground

Access & Parking

On-street parking and public transport available

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