What's on at the Australian Museum
Find information about exhibitions, events and programs at the Australian Museum.
Special exhibition
Menagerie: Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture
A unique collaboration between the Australian Museum and Object Gallery showcasing a dynamic exhibition of contemporary Indigenous sculpture.
Dates: 05 Sep 2009 to 15 Nov 2009Location: Level 2, Special Exhibition Space
Entry: Entry is free with General Admission
Special exhibition
Egyptian Treasures: art of the pharaohs
Discover the significance of art in ancient Egypt through the eyes of Ramose, a young apprentice learning ancient secrets from a master craftsman. Explore over 250 stunning artefacts from exquisitely decorated coffins, hieroglyphs, mummies, jewellery, bowls and much more. Some objects are on display...
Dates: 13 Sep 2009 to 06 Dec 2009Location: Level G, Special Exhibition Space
Entry: Adults $22; concession $17; child $14, family $36 (1 adult + 2 children); family $58 (2 adults + 2 children); extra child $10; DVA Gold Cardholders and Blue Pension Cardholders $8; FREE children under 5 years
Current exhibition
Skeletons
Turn on your X-ray vision and enter the hall of bones! In this fun and fascinating exhibition the Museum takes its many skeletons out of the closet for you to see right up close.
Location: Level G, Skeletons Exhibition
Current exhibition
Birds Exhibition
Did you know that birds, with their fused collarbones and four toes, are actually modern dinosaurs? Celebrate Australia's abundant bird life.
Location: Level 2, Birds & Insects Exhibition
Current exhibition
Planet of Minerals
Climb on a meteorite, walk through a limestone cave and gain fascinating insights into the wonderful world of minerals as you set off on your own mineral safari!
Location: Level 1, Planet of Minerals Exhibition
Current exhibition
Search & Discover
Go behind the scenes, send or bring in a specimen for identification, unleash your own inner scientist by conducting your own research, or see some of our collection up close.
Location: Level 2, Search & Discover
Current exhibition
Indigenous Australians
Explore highlights from the Museum's 40,000-piece collection representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and culture, and interact with compelling Indigenous Australian stories from the past and present.
Location: Level G, Indigenous Australians Exhibition
Current exhibition
The Albert Chapman Mineral Collection
Step into a glittering world of colour and light in this stylishly presented mineral exhibition that features some of the finest mineral specimens in the world!
Location: Level 1, Chapman Mineral Collection Exhibition
Current exhibition
More than Insects
Peer into an ant's nest, look underground with a giant native cockroach or examine a rainbow of butterflies in this wonderful exhibition of insects and other invertebrates (animals without backbones).
Location: Level 2, Birds & Insects Exhibition
Current exhibition
Dinosaurs
See, hear, touch and even smell the world of dinosaurs.
Location: Level 2, Dinosaurs Exhibition
Current exhibition
Surviving Australia
Get up close to some of Australia's most deadly creatures.
Location: Level 2, Surviving Australia Exhibition
Display
Museum Mummy
Come face to face with a 2800-year-old ancient Egyptian mummy and hear how scientists used the latest technology to learn about our mummy's life and death.
Location: Level 1, Chapman Mineral Collection Exhibition
Performance
The Origin Cycle
This musical performance celebrates the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin. The event takes place on November 19 at 7pm.
Dates: 19 Nov 2009Times: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Level G, Atrium
Entry: $16 Members; $20 non Members; $12 concession/under 30
Special event
Up Close & Spineless 2008 Winners
This exhibition showcases images chosen from hundreds of entries submitted by amateur and professional shutterbugs around Australia.
Dates: 18 Oct 2008Location: Level 2, Birds & Insects Exhibition
Special event
Design like an Egyptian: Jewellery Design Competition
Attention: Visual Art and Design and Technology Teachers: The Australian Museum presents Design Like an Egyptian: Jewellery Design Competition. Win cash prizes!
Dates: to 14 Dec 2009Times: to By last post.
Location: Off-site
Special event
Torchlight tours
Join this exciting tour and explore the ‘chilling’ mysteries of our Museum after hours and by torchlight!
Times: 6 pm to 7.30 pm
Location: Australian Museum, entry via William Street
Entry: $30 per child, $10 for parent/carer
Special event
Tomb Torchlight Tours
Just like explorers a century ago, discover the treasures of ancient Egypt on our exciting torchlight tour.
Dates: 12 Nov 2009Times: 6 pm to 7.30 pm
Location: Australian Museum, entry via William Street
Entry: $30 per child, $10 for parent/carer
Special event
Mummy Megasnore: Does a Mummy Snore?
Come and spend a night in ancient Egyptian style at the Australian Museum - find out if the mummies really do snore!
Dates: 20 Nov 2009 to 21 Nov 2009Times: 7pm to 7.30am
Location: Australian Museum, entry via William Street
Tours
Join a public exhibition highlights tour
Join an experienced guide on our daily Museum tours and see popular attractions from our exhibitions.
Dates: 15 Apr 2009Times: Daily, 11 am and 2 pm
Location: Museum-wide
Entry: Free after general paid admission
Walks
The Ultimate Ultimo
An interesting and quirky day out in Ultimo.
Dates: 04 Nov 2009 to 04 Nov 2009Location: Off-site
Night talk
Egyptomania Night Talk series
Egyptomania Night Talks: a list of the full eight talk series.
Dates: 17 Sep 2009 to 24 Nov 2009Times: 6.30 for 7 pm to 8.15 pm
Location: Australian Museum, entry via William Street
Entry: Members $150, non Members $230
Night talk
The Mummy Returns: Ancient Egypt in Film and Cinema
From horror mummy movies like Boris Karloff in The Mummy to grand historical epics like Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra.
Dates: 24 Nov 2009 to 24 Nov 2009Times: 6.30 for 7 pm to 8.15 pm
Location: Australian Museum, entry via William Street
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