About the Museum

Our Organisation

More than a leading Sydney attraction, the Australian Museum is a hub of information, resources and research. Learn more about Australia’s first museum.

Mission statement
Leadership team
Polices and reports

Future plans

The first phase of the Australian Museum’s transformation – known as Project Discover – is complete, and the Museum is now open.

Visit & Book

After a year of renovation, we’re thrilled to welcome visitors, members and friends back to a transformed and free Australian Museum.

What's on calendar
Functions and venues
Getting here

Plan your visit

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
Collections-based research

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Australian Museum Archival images 200 Treasures

History

Find out about the history of the Museum’s zoological and anthropological collections, its historic and contemporary buildings and the people who have worked here over nearly two centuries.

Museum by the decade
Past exhibitions
Museum people

Media Centre

Discover the latest news about the Australian Museum and Australian Museum Research Institute. The Media Centre also provides information, images and expert comment on scientific and cultural research, exhibitions and wider Museum activities.

Media releases
Photography & filming
Media contact

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Policies and reports

Review the Australian Museum's policies and publications.

Strategic plans
Annual reports
Protected loans

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.

Join & Give
Citizen Science
Volunteer & Work

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