Things to do in Sydney - Australian Museum

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The Australian Museum has something for everyone to enjoy

Looking for things to do in Sydney this week or weekend? The Australian Museum is Australia’s first museum, and home to a collection of over 18 million objects and specimens.

One of Sydney’s premiere cultural institutions, the Museum hosts world class exhibitions, events and programs. Discover the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in Garrigarrang (Sea Country) , meet 400 birds and beasts in Wild Planet, and lose yourself in the globally-significant exhibition 200 Treasures of the Australian Museum.

For things to do in Sydney, visit the Australian Museum exhibition and event calendar for a jaw-dropping adventure of discovery.

Open all week and weekend!

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Australian Museum exhibitions

200 Treasures of the Australian Museum

The Westpac Long Gallery showcases 100 treasures from our collections alongside the stories of the 100 people who’ve helped shape Australia.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Dinosaurs

How well do you know your dinosaurs? Discover the amazing creatures that ruled the world until 65 million years ago in this exhibition that brings the Mesozoic era to life.

Permanent exhibition
10am - 5pm

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Birds of Australia

Meet some of Australia’s most famous and fascinating feathered residents and learn about the ingenious ways they have adapted to life on the continent they call home.

Permanent exhibition
10am - 5pm

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Changing Climate

Discover ‘Changing Climate’ – an interactive display that asks not how we will survive Australia, but how Australia will survive us!

Open daily
10am - 5pm

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Garrigarrang: Sea Country

From the Sydney Basin to Torres Strait, discover and celebrate the rich cultures of Australia’s Salt Water People, who for tens of thousands of years have lived and flourished on Garrigarrang nura – sea country.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Admission information

Information about visiting the Australian Museum in Sydney, including our entry fees and special exhibitions.

Free General Admission
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Facilities

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Location and access

Everything you need to know about planning your visit to the Australian Museum and available accessibility features and amenities.

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Food and drinks

Enjoy a range of food and drinks at Bistro Gadi on Level 4 or our kiosk on Level 2.

Family friendly

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Museum Shop

Come and explore our exciting range of products inspired by the Museum's collections. All proceeds help fund our science, education and exhibitions programs.

Located at the entrance to the Australian Museum

Shop for beautiful objects

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Australian Museum Visitor Map

Check out our Visitor Map showing the locations of exhibitions, galleries and visitor facilities.

Main entrance
Facilities
Galleries
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Visit & Book

Experience science, culture and nature in the heart of Sydney at the Australian Museum. Visit today with free General Admission!

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