Organisation & Governance

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

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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Artist's impression of expanded Crystal Hall entry

We're building a better museum

The first phase of the Australian Museum’s transformation – known as Project Discover – has been completed, and the Museum will reopen to the public soon.

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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Policies and reports

Review the Australian Museum's policies and publications.

Strategic plans
Annual reports
Protected loans

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

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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Visit & Book

After a year of renovation, we’re thrilled to announce that on 28 November 2020 we will welcome visitors, members and friends back to a transformed and free Australian Museum.

What's on calendar
Functions and venues
Getting here

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