Australian Museum
Visit the Australian Museum (AM), a leading cultural attraction in Sydney with lots to see and do
Australia’s first ever museum founded in 1827, The Australian Museum offers visitors a great opportunity to explore nature and culture.
"With a mission to ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change, the Australian Museum (AM) is internationally recognised as a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. From transforming the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; to being a strong advocate for First Nations cultures; and to continuing to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs – the AM’s year-round program of lively events and exhibitions aim to shine a spotlight on issues important in society today."
An impressive 22 million objects and specimens are on exhibit in the museum's vast collection.
Some attractions you will not want to miss 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.
First Nations guides can teach you about the cultures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Visitors can also learn from scientists and thought leaders at regularly scheduled talks and performances.
Visitors may take flash and video photography in all the permanent and most temporary exhibitions other than the Westpac Long Gallery and First Australians galleries.
Round out your visit with a meal at the No. 1 William rooftop restaurant where you can enjoy a delicious meal and panoramic views of Hyde Park, Sydney Harbour and Cathedral Square.
General entry to the Australian Museum is free.
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: NoAustralian Museum Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: 1 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Phone: (02) 9320 6000
Official Website: Australian Museum
Australian Museum Reviews
Rated out of 5
I LOVE THE AM! It’s an amazing museum, I went to the relics exhibition wonderful work by the LEGO masters honestly the presentation was over the top amazing it was super creative and beautiful! I love the attention to detail! I really recommend checking it out (if it’s still there) overall great experience! 10/10 would recommend!
Pablo Hernandez - 2 weeks ago
It's free, not paid
It's a "must visit" in Sydney.
Kids enjoy it a lot.
It's a fabulous place, at free of cost - no entry tickets, they're maintaining this place so well. We feel in Awe visiting this place. All ages would love it.
You all can check the videos to see how beautiful it is. And when we see it live, we will enjoy every moment of it. It becomes a very memorable trip to this place, so don't miss it and it's free too.
The whole space is modern, spacious and beautifully curated, interactive and suits all ages.
Anusha M - 3 months ago
A great place to spend the day learning the evolution and history of the different animals and birds. The exhibits showing the different cultural life of many tribes in the world also provide new knowledge and insights. The dinosaur section is quite interesting. Exhibits are well presented in an orderly arrangements.
Ty lee - a month ago
We’re from the Sunshine Coast and really enjoyed our visit to the Australian Museum. It’s super easy to get there from Chinatown, we caught the tram, then walked just a few minutes to the entrance. The location is really convenient if you’re already around the city.
Inside, there’s a lot to explore! They have everything from cool Indigenous history displays to natural science exhibits. My favorite was definitely the dinosaur section — it’s really impressive and fun to see those huge skeletons up close. It’s a great spot for families, students, or anyone who loves learning new things without it feeling boring.
Overall, it’s a relaxed place where you can spend a good few hours discovering stuff and enjoying the exhibits. If you’re in Sydney and want something interesting and educational, this museum is definitely worth checking out !
Zella Keiko Bawr - 3 months ago
Huge museum. Very well laid out and sign posted for exhibits. We went for the lego Relics exhibition but took the opportunity to look around. There are a couple of cafés inside. (Staff in the shop told us there was only the one on the ground level). Apart from that, staff at the front counter were very friendly and professional.
Charmaine Seccombe - 2 weeks ago
Directions
| Train Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| T2 , T3 or T8 | St. James or Museum | 7 minutes |
| L2, 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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A Mammoth Display at the Australian Museum cc licensed photo by Ben Newcomer -
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Enjoying an evening at the Australian Museum Photo by Anna Kucera courtesy of of the Australian Museum -
Enjoying an evening at the Australian Museum Photo by Anna Kucera courtesy of of the Australian Museum -
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