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Come and explore our exciting range of products inspired by the Museum's collections. All proceeds help fund our science, education and exhibitions programs.

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Discover our immersive virtual exhibition tours and delve into interactive multimedia content, audio guides and VR experiences.

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200 Treasures of the Australian Museum

The Westpac Long Gallery showcases 100 treasures from our collections alongside the stories of the 100 people who’ve helped shape Australia.

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Jurassic Lounge: Halloween Edition

Sydney's iconic adults-only museum returned for a spooky, Halloween celebration!

2026 date to be announced soon

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Discover our self-guided audio tours and enrich your understanding of Australian Museum exhibitions and collections on display.

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Our education programs and resources spark curiosity, develop scientific understanding and enhance cultural awareness in students of all ages.

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African Collection

In 1884, the Museum acquired nearly 100 cultural objects of the Zulu people, South Africa. Learn more about the collection material originally from Africa.

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

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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
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Surviving Australia

Visit the new Surviving Australia exhibition and discover what Australia's most fascinating creatures teach us about survival on this unique continent.

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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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