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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.

2018 Australian Museum Foundation Gala Dinner

Ways you can get involved

Become a Member

With unique benefits, special events and exclusive access, an Australian Museum Membership unlocks even more wonder.

Membership packages
Museum discounts

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Donate to the Museum

Help finance the exceptional work of our inspiring scientists, explorers and educators as they help to protect Australia’s and the Pacific’s vital natural and cultural heritage for generations to come.

Giving programs
Major donations
Bequests

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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
Collections-based research

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes

Rewarding excellence in Australian research & innovation, leadership, science engagement, and school science

Key 2022 Dates
School Science
Frequently Asked Questions

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Andrew Trevor-Jones, citizen scientist for Australasian Fishes

Citizen science

See our citizen science projects and discover how you can get involved and contribute!

DigiVol
FrogID mobile app
Australasian Fishes

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Volunteer

Discover our exciting volunteer programs and how you can contribute to science research, the environment and culture at the Australian Museum.

Behind-the-scenes
Front-of-house
DigiVol
Citizen science

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Work at the Museum

Discover the exciting roles in research, exhibitions, education and communicating the relationship between people, culture and the natural environment.

Research
Exhibitions
Communication
Scholarships

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Georgia Perkins Intern in P3 Pacific Store 2018

Work experience

The Australian Museum offers work experience opportunities for students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

Applications open Monday 28 March 2022

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Our Partners

Businesses that sponsor the Australian Museum engage their staff, clients and other stakeholders with a host of unique and unforgettable museum experiences!

Major partners
Exhibition sponsors

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Discover our scientific and commercial services

Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics

Our primary focus is on ecological applications such as species identification, individualisation, conservation and small population management.

Aviation wildlife strike
Conservation genomic projects

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Research Library

Discover our historic natural history book and journal collections.

Rare books
Scientific publications
Journals

Scott Sisters Exhibition Documentation 2017

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.

Life-size models
Scientific illustrations
Multimedia

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Wedding table setting in the Australian Museum Terrace

Functions and venues

Discover our unique spaces ideal for catered events and functions such as dinners, cocktail parties, receptions, conferences and product launches.

T: +61 (0)2 9320 6182
E: venues@australian.museum

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Object and species identification

Use our enquiry form for help with Australian animal identification, natural history and cultural object enquiries.

Identify an animal
Cultural objects
Fossils and minerals

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Collection Care and Conservation

We specialise in the preservation of archaeological and cultural objects, rare books and archives, and biology and geology collections. Respect for communities’ cultural property are always a major factor in our decisions.

Preventive conservation
Treatment programs

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