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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.
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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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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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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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Discover main events over time at the Australian Museum.

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Cultural connections

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

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Hear behind-the-scenes stories and read about our latest discoveries, research expeditions and collection objects on display.

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Journals & Publications

Since 1851 we have published the results of studies (derived from our collections or research) that lead to a better understanding of nature and cultures in the Australian Region.

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The koala – a treasured and quintessentially Australian species – is under threat from habitat loss, predator attack and disease, and there are concerns that its genetic diversity is decreasing and its population health is, as a result, in danger.

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

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Future plans

As part of a $40M Blockbuster Funding agreement created by the NSW Government, the Australian Museum will be able to host and tour major exhibitions over the next four years including: Ramses The Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs and SHARKS.

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The Australian Museum respects and acknowledges the Gadigal people 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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