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Welcome to the Australian Museum website

In this section, find out everything you need to know about visiting the Australian Museum, how to get here and the extraordinary exhibitions on display. Check out the What's On calendar of events, workshops and school holiday programs.
In this section, there's a wealth of information about our collections of scientific specimens and cultural objects. Come and explore what our researchers, curators and education programs have to offer.
In this section, explore all the different ways you can be a part of the Museum's groundbreaking research, as well as come face-to-face with our dedicated staff. Join us, volunteer and be a part of our journey of discovery!

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Opening Hours: Open Daily 10am - 5pm
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Where to find us: 1 William Street
Sydney NSW 2010
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Discover the Museum's range of touring exhibitions for national and international bookings, and our onsite venues to hire for your next function.

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Dr Dana M. Bergstrom, Australian Antarctic Division and University of Wollongong

Eureka Stories

From guiding philosophies to breakthrough moments and ambitions for the future, the Eureka Prizes community shares their stories.

Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation

Proudly supporting science at the Australian Museum's Lizard Island Research Station and elsewhere on the Great Barrier Reef.

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Dinosaurs: Audio Description Tour

How well do you know your dinosaurs? Listen to this audio described self-guided tour about the amazing creatures in the Australian Museum's Dinosaurs exhibition. Produced by Vision Australia Audio Description Service for visitors with low vision.

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Collective action

Find out how we can work together for a better future. From speaking up and staying informed to supporting a climate action organisation, there are many ways we can create positive change.

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Executive Leadership Team

The Executive Leadership Team is responsible for strategic planning and management of the nation’s first museum.

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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 Identification key.

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Fossils and minerals
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Australian Museum timelines

Discover main events over time at the Australian Museum.

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Cultural collections

Learn about First Nations cultural material in our collections and our engagement with communities to activate stories of living culture.

First Nations
Pacific
World Cultures

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Researcher in Lizard Island Research Station

EdTech challenge: environmental sustainability

IBM EdTech Youth Challenge projects that help humanity be more environmentally conscious and help reduce consumption and degradation of natural resources, and the effects climate change is having on our world and lives.

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Collection donations

Donating objects, cultural material and other ways to supporting the Australian Museum collections.

Natural Science strategy
Cultural donations

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Australian Museum digital publications

Delve into our range of digital publications that showcase a selection of rich and immersive content that bring the wonders of the Australian Museum to life.

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Image credit: gadigal yilimung (shield) made by Uncle Charles Chicka Madden

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