Bloodsuckers: education group bookings
From ancient myths to modern science, Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires reveals the surprising truth behind the world’s most notorious feeders. Register your education group booking now!
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Interactive experience
Immersive learning and interactive exhibits
Did you know leeches feed as little as once a year?
This April, sink your teeth into the fascinating world of bloodsuckers before they sink their teeth into you! Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires takes you beyond ancient myths to discover the surprising science of the world's most notorious feeders.
Discover:
- The incredible role these creatures can play in modern medicine
- Which bloodsuckers like to suck human blood and how to avoid bites
- Interactive exhibits including a mozzie swarm simulator, microscopes and touchable models.
Bloodsuckers: Natures Vampires reveals the surprising truth behind the world’s most notorious feeders.
Through immersive displays, striking specimens and interactive experiences, visitors will uncover how these fascinating feeders find their meals, the clever tricks they use to sneak up on a snack - and why the world couldn’t live without them.
Discover:
- The incredible role some of these creatures play in human health and modern medicine
- Which bloodsuckers like to suck human blood and how to identify, avoid and treat bites
- Over ten interactive exhibits including microscopes, touchable models and educational games.
Engaging, informative and designed with families as well as science-lovers in mind, this award-winning exhibition offers a fun and memorable way to learn about nature at its most extraordinary.
Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires is produced and circulated by ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto, Canada.
Prices
Education groups (incl. GST)
- Domestic preschool, primary and secondary and tertiary students* – $10
- Teachers/supervisors (within supervision ratio) – Free
- Additional teachers/supervisors – $29
- Vacation care children - $15
*Applicable weekdays during NSW School term dates ONLY. All prices are per person, include GST.
Bloodsuckers closes 11 October 2026 and availability may be limited towards the end of the exhibition period. If you have any questions, please contact our bookings office at group.bookings@australian.museum or 02 9320 6222.
Please note, bookings made within 2 weeks of your visit will require confirmation of final attendance numbers at the time of your booking. Payments in full are required prior to your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ticket information
Monday to Friday, during the NSW school term.
Please contact group.bookings@australian.museum for booking enquiries during NSW school term outside these days and times.
Note: Discounted student rates are NOT available:
- Saturday – Sunday
- During the NSW school holiday periods
- Friday 3 April – Friday 17 April 2026
- Monday 6 July – Friday 17 July 2026
- Monday 28 September – Friday 9 October 2026
Making a booking
To register your interest for an education booking, click on ‘Education bookings’ above. Select a preferred date and time and then enter your groups’ details in the form.
A member of our team will be in contact with you within 7 days to confirm your booking. While your preferred date and time cannot be guaranteed, our team will do their best to align with your selection.
Bookings must be made at least four weeks in advance. If your visit is within four weeks, please contact the Group Bookings Office.
To make a tourism trade booking please contact tourism@australian.museum directly and a member of our team will be in contact within 7 days.
The maximum group size is 200 people per 30 minute session.
Students and children must be accompanied by a teacher or supervisor. Student discipline is the responsibility of teachers and supervisors.
To support student/child management, teachers and supervisors attend free within our recommended supervision ratios.
The following ratios apply for schools and groups:
- Preschool- Year 2: 1 teacher to 5 students
- Years 3-6: 1 teacher to 10 students
- Years 7-12: 1 teacher to 15 students
- Tertiary: 1 teacher to 15 students
- Students with additional needs: 1 adult to 1 student
Additional teachers outside the ratio will be charged at full price.
After you have confirmed your numbers with the Group Bookings Office you will be issued a tax invoice. Payment can be made by credit card over the phone or by EFT or cheque. Payment must be made in full prior to your visit.
Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions before making a booking.
Contact our Group Bookings Office at least 2 weeks prior to your visit via email to group.bookings@australian.museum. Failure to notify us of any changes or cancellations will incur the full cost of the booking.
Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions before making a booking.
Before your visit
Contact our Group Bookings Office at least 2 weeks prior to your visit. You will be invoiced based on the final number confirmed. Payment must be made in full prior to your visit.
Please ensure you read the Terms and Conditions before making a booking.
You will not receive individual tickets. When you have confirmed your final numbers and paid for your booking, you will be sent a booking confirmation for entry to the exhibition.
Bag storage is available for pre-booked school groups near the Education Rooms (LG) and student amenities. We encourage you to bring only what is essential for your visit. Small bags for medication or lunch are recommended. Please do not bring valuable items.
You must arrive 30 minutes before your booked session time.
We recommend between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours to experience the exhibition.
For more information, please refer to our education groups FAQs. Group bookings Terms and Conditions apply.
Exhibition by
Bloodsuckers: Nature’s Vampires is produced and circulated by ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto, Canada.
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Contact us
Have a question? Email the Group Bookings Office, call us on (02) 9320 6222 or leave an enquiry here.
