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2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

Special exhibition
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Surviving Australia

Visit the new Surviving Australia exhibition and discover what Australia's most fascinating creatures teach us about survival on this unique continent.

Permanent exhibition
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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
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Open daily

Food and drinks

Recharge with a coffee and light bite at our family-friendly café Billabong Waterhole or settle in for a meal with spectacular views at Bistro Gadi.

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Discover even more by becoming a Member. Delve into the Australian Museum’s collections, join a vibrant community and support our groundbreaking research and cultural projects.

Visit the Australian Museum in Sydney

Experience science, culture and nature in the heart of Sydney at the Australian Museum. Open from 10am to 5pm daily, discover the extraordinary permanent exhibitions on display with FREE General Entry to the museum.

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What's on at the Australian Museum

Discover our exciting offer of permanent and special exhibitions to visit at the Australian Museum, as well as upcoming events including talks, workshops and First Nations cultural programs.

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School Holidays

Discover science and culture through a diverse program of interactive workshops for kids aged 5 to 16 years at the Australian Museum these school holidays!

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Winhangadurinya: Aboriginal Meditation

Immerse yourself in the healing space of Aboriginal spirituality, in this authentic and heartfelt meditation workshop, facilitated by Milan Dhiiyaan.

Select weekends 17 October - 6 December 2026
10.30am & 2pm
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Waranara Tours: First Nations guided tour

Waranara Tours

Expand your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures on this unique tour of objects from the Australian Museum's collections, led by a First Nations guide.

Every Wednesday & Saturday
11:30am & 1pm
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Early Birds: Autism and Sensory-friendly Mornings

Early Birds: Autism and Sensory-friendly Mornings

Visit the Museum in a reduced sensory, relaxed and supportive atmosphere.

Saturdays 12 September & 5 December
8am - 10am
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Members events

As an exclusive benefit of membership, Australian Museum Members are invited to attend a custom-made program of workshops, talks and experiences for adults and kids.

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Visitor guides and maps

Make the most of your Australian Museum visit with our free audio guides, Auslan tours, downloadable maps and visual stories.

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Latest news

Discover our research behind the scenes, read stories from our collections and learn about scientific fieldwork findings and cultural acquisitions.

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Warlpiri repatriation smoking ceremony

Australian Museum partners with Warlpiri Project on community-led repatriation of sacred objects

Sacred objects returned to Warlpiri (NT) ownership after five-year consultation period

2 Oct 2026
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2026 Eureka Prizes - Awards Ceremony - Media Wall Winners

The 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners announced

More than 500 guests attend the glittering ceremony at Sydney Town Hall to celebrate 19 winners of the 2026 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

4 September 2026
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Rapa Nui Tupuna Repatriation Smoking Ceremony

Australian Museum Returns Ancestors to Rapa Nui

The AM is undertaking one of its largest and most complex international repatriations back to the Rapa Nui (Easter Island) community.

15 July 2026
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Partnership to unearth First Nations languages from Australian Museum Archives

Discovery project partnership with Aboriginal Languages Trust set to connect First Nations communities with their Kinship, Stories, Cultures and Languages

7 July 2026
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Cinnabar Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides flammulatus)

Two new ‘doctors of the reef’ cleaner wrasses identified by museum scientists

Discovery of Goldenrod Cleaner and the Cinnabar Cleaner Wrasses demonstrate that the most watched animals on coral reefs can still surprise researchers.

25 May 2026
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Dave Doyle, Loukas Koungoulos and Amy Way excavating the garli (dingo)

New evidence reveals a millennium old dingo was ritually buried along the Darling (Baaka) River

Dingo burial site near Broken Hill reveals deep Barkindji connection as custodians work with archaeologists.

20 May 2026
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Learn about our most recent scientific discoveries, research expeditions, events and exhibitions.

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Where nature, science and culture intersect

We are Australia’s first museum, and have over 22 million scientific specimens and cultural objects in our collections. Learn more from First Nations people, discover thousands of animal factsheets and explore our online education resources.

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Cultural collections

Learn about the Australian Museum's cultural collections and our engagement with communities to activate stories of living culture.

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Life & Geo Sciences Collections

Discover the Australian Museum's extensive Life and Geo Sciences collections and research areas, including the name-bearing type specimens held at the museum.

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Education

Our education programs and resources spark curiosity, develop scientific understanding and enhance cultural awareness in students of all ages.

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First Nations cultures and history

Learn more about this land’s First Nations peoples and cultures.

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Animal factsheets

Discover the astonishing variety of mammals, birds, reptiles, marine life and more in the Australian Museum collections.

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Object and species identification

Curious about objects or specimens you've discovered? Identify Australasian animal life, geology and cultural objects through our Ask an Expert enquiry form, common enquiries webpages or discover species with our interactive Identification Key.

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Museum Archives and Research Library

The Museum Archives and Research Library cares for the Museum’s institutional memory and its historic natural history book and journal collections.

Records of the Museum
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Climate change

The Australian Museum has been involved in raising awareness and researching impacts of climate change for over a decade.

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About the AM

The Australian Museum has been inspiring exploration of nature and culture since 1827. Learn more about what we do, our extraordinary collections or our fascinating history.

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Our Organisation

We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation, to prioritise First Nations cultures, and to continue to develop world leading science, collections, exhibitions, and education programs. Learn more about Australia’s first museum.

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Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI®)

AMRI® brings together scientific expertise and world-class research infrastructure to increase our knowledge of the world around us and inform environmental decision-making for a better future.

Biodiversity & Geodiversity
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Lizard Island

Australian Museum Lizard Island Research Station

The Lizard Island Research Station is a world-leading supplier of on-reef facilities for coral reef research and education. Located on the northern Great Barrier Reef, 270 km north of Cairns in Queensland, Australia.

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Climate Solutions Centre

Bringing diverse voices together to inform and inspire more Australians to support climate solutions.

Climate change insights
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Citizen science projects

Discover our citizen science projects and discover how you can get involved and contribute to the Australian Museum.

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Touring exhibitions

Increase visitation, appeal to a new demographic or simply complement existing attractions at your venue with one of the Australian Museum’s unique natural history or cultural exhibitions.

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Contact information for customer feedback, members team, school and group visits, website feedback, booking venues and functions, touring exhibitions and media contacts.

General enquiries: +61 2 9320 6000
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