Visit the Australian Museum in Sydney
Experience science, culture and nature in the heart of Sydney at the Australian Museum. Open from 9am, discover the extraordinary permanent exhibitions on display with free entry to the museum.
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Latest news
Discover our research behind the scenes, read stories from our collections and learn about the latest fieldwork findings and acquisitions.
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Where nature, science and culture intersect
We are Australia’s first museum, and have over 21 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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Get involved
Make a donation. Become a member or volunteer. Or put your passion into practice on a citizen science project. Find out how you can get involved with the Australian Museum.
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About the AM
The Australian Museum has been inspiring exploration of nature and culture for more than 190 years. Learn more about what we do, our extraordinary collections or our fascinating history.
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