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Following its most extensive renovation in decades, Australia’s first museum, originally founded in 1827, has redeveloped its public and exhibition spaces.

Visitors in the Dinosaur Exhibition during Nights at the Museum

Visitor information

Experience the revamped Australian Museum for free. The Australian Museum (AM) reopened in 2020 following a $57.5m building transformation, which has significantly increased public spaces and improved amenities, including a new shop and second café within the historic museum complex on the corner of William and College Streets in Sydney.

Admission information

Information about visiting the Australian Museum including our conditions of entry and COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Free General Admission
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What's on

Discover our exciting exhibitions and program of events including Prehistoric Playground for kids and First Nations cultural programs.

Permanent exhibitions
Special exhibitions and events

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Visitor safety during COVID-19

We're ensuring the greatest level of safety for everyone who visits the Australian Museum.

COVID Safe guidelines

Parking and public transport

Information on how to get to the Australian Museum including public transport options and where to park cars and bikes.

1 William Street
Sydney NSW 2010 Australia

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Location and access

Everything you need to know about planning your visit to the Australian Museum and available accessibility features and amenities.

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Food and dining

Take a break at No. 1 William restaurant on level 4 with stunning views of St Mary’s Cathedral, Hyde Park and the Sydney city skyline, or discover our new family cafe the Billabong Waterhole, on level 2.

Enjoy food with a view
New family friendly cafe

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Redeem Dine & Discover vouchers in Sydney at the Australian Museum

Redeem your Dine & Discover vouchers towards membership and events, including exhibition tours and at our restaurant, seven days a week, until 30 June 2022.

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Wedding table setting in the Australian Museum Terrace

Functions and venues

Discover our unique spaces ideal for catered events and functions such as dinners, cocktail parties, receptions, conferences and product launches.

T: +61 (0)2 9320 6182
E: venues@australian.museum

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Museum Shop

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

Located at the entrance to the Australian Museum

Shop for beautiful objects

Australian Museum map

Review the map of the Australian Museum showing the locations of exhibitions and galleries, cafes and visitor facilities.

Main entrance
Facilities
Galleries
Access

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Book a group visit

Discover the wide range of learning opportunities for education and tourism groups. Bookings are essential for school groups.

Tourism packages
School bookings

About the AM

More than a leading Sydney attraction, the Australian Museum is a hub of information, resources and research. Learn more about Australia’s first museum.

Mission statement
Leadership team
Polices and reports

Museum news

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

For teachers and students

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

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours
Learning journeys

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Multilingual visit information

Visit Australia’s first museum in the heart of Sydney to discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, our collection of Australian dinosaurs, and the deadliest of down under animals. See you at the Australian Museum.

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Audio tours of exhibitions

Delve into the Australian Museum exhibitions and enrich your understanding of our collection on display through our self-guided audio tours.

Audio tours
Accessible audio descriptive guides

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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.

Contact us

Contact information for customer feedback, members team, school and group visits, website feedback, booking venues and functions, touring exhibitions and media contacts.

General enquiries: +61 2 9320 6000
Media: +61 2 9320 6181

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