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Enjoy FREE tickets to The World’s Biggest Dinosaur: Dinosaurs of Patagonia, 20% off programs and events, exclusive Members-only experiences and more with an Australian Museum Membership.

Discover even more by becoming a Member. Delve into the Australian Museum’s collections, join a vibrant community and support our groundbreaking research and cultural projects. Plus, get exclusive access to:

FREE Dinosaurs of Patagonia tickets for all adults and children listed on your Membership*

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As we approach 200 years of the Australian Museum in 2027, what better time to join and be part of history in the making?

Ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change by supporting the Australian Museum’s mission to preserve over 22 million objects, advance groundbreaking research, and engage communities through education and culture. Your Membership helps keep our doors open and our collections thriving.

*Tickets are only available for Members listed on your Membership. Memberships that expire before 28 November 2026 are not eligible for this offer. Please renew your Membership now to qualify for free tickets to Dinosaurs of Patagonia. Your Membership must also be valid on the day you plan to visit.

All Members receive

Special exhibitions

Free and discounted entry to all special exhibitions.
Shopping & dining discounts

10% discount at the AM Shop and AM eateries.
Members-only events

Invitations to exclusive members-only events and access to the Members Lounge.
Program discounts

20% discount on programs and events.

Membership Packages

One-Adult Family

1 adult and up to 4 children
Starting from $90
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Two-Adult Family

2 adults and up to 4 children
Starting from $135
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Adult

1 adult for $80
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Concession

Up to 2 concession holders
Starting from $64
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One-Adult Family
$90 for 1 year
Includes 1 adult and up to 4 children

1 adult

2 children under 18

Select number of children:

2
Total cost for 1 year: $90

New Membership purchases include a ticket to Dinosaurs of Patagonia for each Member listed on the Membership, valued up to $87.

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Two-Adult Family
$135 for 1 year
Includes 2 adults and up to 4 children

2 adults

2 children under 18

Select number of children:

2
Total cost for 1 year: $135

New Membership purchases include a ticket to Dinosaurs of Patagonia for each Member listed on the Membership, valued up to $110.

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Adult
$80 for 1 year for each non-concession holder above the age of 18. Up to 2 adults.

1 adult

Select number of adults:

1
Total cost for 1 year: $80

New Membership purchases include a ticket to Dinosaurs of Patagonia for each Member listed on the Membership, valued up to $23.

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Concession

Starting from $64 for 1 year
Up to 2 concession holders

1 senior/student

* Seniors Card-holders (all states), International seniors aged over 60 years, International Student Card-holders, Australian Student Card-holders, Centrelink Healthcare Card-holders, Australian Government Pension Card-holders, Australian Veterans' Affairs Gold Card-holders, Distance

Select number of concession holders:

1

Total cost for 1 year: $64

New Membership purchases include a ticket to Dinosaurs of Patagonia for each Member listed on the Membership, valued up to $20.

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Your year-round member benefits include:

Free and/or discounted tickets to special exhibitions
20% discount on programs
Members-only previews, behind-the-scenes tours and other events
Access to priority pre-sale for special exhibitions and AM events
Exclusive access to the Members Lounge, with complimentary refreshments
Members-only newsletter with special offers and giveaways
10% discount at the AM Shop
10% discount at AM eateries and pop-ups
Reciprocal Benefits at: National Museum of Australia, Queensland Museum and SparkLab, Museums Victoria, South Australian Museum and Questacon – The National Science & Technology Centre. Details are below.

Plus, your Membership helps keep our doors open, advances our critical research, preserves our 22 million plus specimens and objects, and provides opportunities for community and educational engagement.

Join today and be part of what makes the Australian Museum extraordinary!

As an AM Member you have access to one FREE ticket to Dinosaurs of Patagonia for every person named on your Membership.*

The Dinosaurs of Patagonia ticket offer for AM Members is:

An Adult Membership is entitled to 1 x FREE adult ticket (valued at up to $23)
A Dual Adult Membership is entitled to 2 x FREE adult tickets (valued at up to $46)
A Concession Membership is entitled to 1 x FREE concession ticket (valued at up to $20)
A Dual Concession Membership is entitled to 2 x FREE concession tickets (valued at up to $40)
A One-Adult Family Membership is entitled to 1 x adult ticket and up to 4* x child tickets for FREE (valued at up to $87) for every person named on their Membership
A Two-Adult Family Membership is entitled to 2 x adult tickets and up to 4* x child tickets for FREE (valued at up to $110) for every person named on their Membership

*Depending on the number of children registered on your Membership.

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre

Free entry*
Free access to Science Time (programs for scientist aged from 3-6 years old)
10% discount at the Q Shop (excluding online purchases)

Present your AM Membership card along with photo ID for entry.

*Questacon Members, who reside within 150km of the AM would be excluded from receiving the reciprocal benefits offered as part of the arrangement. AM Members who reside within 100km of Questacon would be excluded from receiving the reciprocal benefits offered as part of the arrangement.

National Museum of Australia

10% discount at the Museum Shop
Discounted entry to Museum exhibitions
Access to the lakeside Friends Lounge

Queensland Museum and SparkLab

Free general admission (excludes paid exhibitions)
10% discount at the Museum Shop and Café

Museum Victoria

Free general admission to Melbourne Museum
Free general admission to Scienceworks
Free general admission to the Immigration Museum

South Australian Museum

Free general admission
50% discounted entry to special exhibitions
10% discount at Museum Shop

Transport Heritage NSW

20% off the museum entry and heritage train ride tickets at the NSW Rail Museum, Thirlmere
10% off retail prices at retail store in the NSW Rail Museum

*Please note that you must reside outside of the state you are visiting to be eligible.

Important note about reciprocal benefits:

Please note that you must reside outside of the state you are visiting to be eligible for any reciprocal benefits. Details specific to Questacon can be found above.

Please refer to the full Members Terms & Conditions for information about Membership benefits, eligibility and conditions.

What facilities are available in the Members Lounge?

Members enjoy exclusive access to the Members Lounge, with complimentary refreshments, relaxation and workspaces.

The Members Lounge has a small kitchenette with a microwave for bottle warming and reheating lunches. Tea and Coffee making facilities and free wifi are also available in the Members Lounge.

There is a library where Members can sit and read. Books are to be returned at the end of each visit. These will be sanitised before being returned to the shelves.

Bathrooms and Parents rooms with changing facilities are located nearby on Lower Ground for your convenience.

Are there Interstate Reciprocal Partner benefits?

AM Members can obtain extra value from their AM Membership with access to a range of benefits at Reciprocal Partners.

Please note that each Reciprocal Partner reserved the right to change the benefits and participation in the program at any time and the AM makes no representations that a benefit will be available when the AM Member presents their AM Membership to the Reciprocal Partner.

How do I change my personal details (address, email, phone number etc.) on my AM Membership?

Login to My Account to change or update your Membership details, or contact our friendly Members staff for assistance on +61 2 9320 6225 or at members@australian.museum.