Visitor guides and maps

Plan your visit and find your way around the Australian Museum with our range of visitor guides and maps. From location information, downloadable museum maps to online audio guides, Auslan tours and visual stories, these resources support accessible, self-guided experiences before you arrive and while you’re on site.

The Australian Museum is located at 1 William Street, Sydney NSW 2010. The main entrance is on the corner of College Street and William Street, opposite Hyde Park and St Mary's Cathedral.

The Museum is easily accessible by public transport and within walking distance of the CBD. Limited on-street parking is available, with several paid parking stations nearby.

Find your way around the Museum using our downloadable visitor maps, showing all gallery locations and facilities including food and drink options, restrooms and accessibility services.

Our Visual Story provides clear, step-by-step information about visiting the museum, including what to expect, how to navigate the spaces and key accessibility features. They’re designed to support visitors who benefit from visual guidance and structured information.

Listen to our exhibition highlights at your own pace with free online Audio Tours for a selection of permanent and temporary exhibitions. Available on your own device, these guides provide additional content and stories to enhance your visit to the Australian Museum.

Our Audio Description (AD) Tours provide detailed verbal descriptions of objects, displays and gallery spaces for visitors who are blind or have low vision. These free guides offer additional visual information to support exploration of the museum galleries and can be accessed on your mobile device before or during your visit.