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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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Museum people

Stories about the amazing people who’ve worked at the Australian Museum from 1827.

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Work experience

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

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Video conferencing

Video Conferencing provides a fantastic opportunity to have your schools link-up with our vast collection, educators and experts—offering interactive learning anywhere and everywhere.

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Learning resources

Learning resources organised by topics including culture, natural history and science.

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2020 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Award Ceremony

For the first time in the program’s 30-year history, Eureka Prize winners were announced during a live, digital event.

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Future plans

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

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Discover main events over time at the Australian Museum.

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Exhibitions

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Biological Diversity Study Days

Full-day programs are run by educators from the Australian Museum, the Royal Botanic Garden & Domain Trust, Taronga Zoo and the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden.

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Stories

In 1827, Governor Darling on the recommendation of Macleay, allocated £200 to the establishment and running of a museum, the Colonial Museum, which was subsequently renamed the Australian Museum in June 1836. Discover more stories about our history.

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Venues and touring exhibitions

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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AMRI Science Research Strategy

This strategy is structured in a way that reflects the multidisciplinary nature of museum science and our unique ability to provide first class research outcomes via our collections.

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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.

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The Australian Museum respects and acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which the Museum stands.

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

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