Australian Museum

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Visit the Australian Museum, a leading cultural attraction in Sydney with lots to see and do

Floodlit facade of the Australian Museum in Sydney cc licensed photo by Newtown grafitti

Australia’s first ever museum, The Australian Museum offers visitors a great opportunity to explore nature and culture.

Some of the attractions that you would not want to miss out on at Australian Museum include stories of indigenous Australians, skeletons and facts about insects and dinosaurs. Be sure to check out the precious stones, minerals, fossils and meteorites to give you a great geological perspective of our planet. Another great attraction of the museum is the specimens of native Australian mammals, reptiles, birds and fish. There is also a broad spectrum of both land and marine environments about whose stories are worth hearing. Here, you also get to enjoy numerous artefacts from indigenous Australia, as well as the Pacific.

Visitors may take flash and video photography in all the permanent and most temporary exhibitions. Check with a museum staff member before shooting the Indigenous Australians exhibition.

Nearby attractions: Hyde Park, Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Sydney Town Hall, St. Andrew's Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, and Sydney Tower.

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: From: $14.20 CAD...May vary slightly due to currency fluctuations

Australian Museum General Entry Ticket

Gain access to the Australian Museum in Sydney, the oldest museum in the country, with this admission ticket. The classic natural history museum has received international acclaim for its exhibitions and scientific research programs. Inside the colonial building near Hyde Park, walk around displays featuring full dinosaur skeletons, an ancient Egyptian mummy, and artifacts relating to indigenous Australia. Fun and educational exhibits designed for tots entertain the younger set.Limited time only - Mammoths- Giants of the Ice Age - Exclusive to Sydney Discover fossils, life-size replicas and meet a 42,000- year-old real preserved baby mammoth, Lyuba. Investigate current theories about their DNA and extinction and unravel the biological and palaeontological mysteries of these awe-inspiring land mammals. This thrilling exhibition is on at the Australian Museum until 13 May 2018.

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Hours This Week:

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Address: 1 William St, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia

Phone: (02) 9320 6000

Official Website: Australian Museum

Directions

Train Line	Nearest Station	Walking Time
T2 or T3	St. James or Museum	7 minutes
T1, T2, T3 or T4	Town Hall	7 minutes

How to get to Australian Museum by Train

By Train: exit at St. James Station; and walk south through Hyde Park then left (east) on Park Street, or at Town Hall Station and walk north on George Street and right (east) on Park Street, or at Museum Station and follow the park to Park and College Street (either is about a 7 minute walk).

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 Australian Museum Star Rating

Loved my experience at the Australian Museum. Great Natural History sections and very interesting exhibit on 100 Australians that made significant contributions to the country. Well worth a visit for the whole family!

Richard Buhr - 4 days ago

My kids love this museum. They have impressive displays of artifacts from Australia as well as from around the world. They have a hands on kids space complete with dinosaur bone replicas. The newly renovated dinosaur exhibit is also sure to impress. Other pros: clean amentities, pram/wheel chair access, cafe, easy walk from town hall.

Leah Roberts - 6 days ago

Great museum with beautiful exhibits. The app and audio tours are great options to go at your own pace. The cafe on the 4th floor was fine for a quick bite. Catch the light show of the 200 treasures, it’s really neat. Layout encourages meandering and allows you to get around people easily. Plenty of kid friendly exhibits too.

A Hart - 13 days ago

The rock collection was very interesting. Also, you can learn a lot about Australian life and history. They have a cool Dinosaur exhibit and wild animals, they look so real. My 7 and 4 year old girl enjoyed the hands on learning, they have an interactive room.

Tania Welch - 14 days ago

I love this place! A slightly awkward layout (as a result of its history) houses a world-class permanent collection with some fabulous temporary exhibitions. After enjoying the exhibition halls, treat yourself to a meal whilst taking in the views from the top-floor cafe.

Jane Brew - 1 month ago