What's on at the Australian Museum
Find information about exhibitions, events and programs at the Australian Museum.
Special exhibition
Amazing Backyard Adventures
There is more to your backyard than you imagine!
Dates: 05 Dec 2009 to 18 Apr 2010Location: Level 2, Special Exhibition Space
Entry: Free with general paid Museum entry
Special exhibition
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Experience the power, mystique and beauty of nature.
Dates: 24 Dec 2009 to 26 Apr 2010Location: Level G, Special Exhibition Space
Entry: Adults $17; concession $12; child $9; family $26 (1 adult + 2 children); family $43 (2 adults + 2 children); extra child $6; DVA Gold Cardholders and Blue Pension Cardholders $3; FREE children under 5 years
Current exhibition
Dinosaurs
See, hear, touch and even smell the world of dinosaurs.
Location: Level 2, Dinosaurs Exhibition
Current exhibition
Surviving Australia
Get close to some intriguing Australian fauna.
Location: Level 2, Surviving Australia Exhibition
Current exhibition
Skeletons
Turn on your X-ray vision and enter the hall of bones!
Location: Level G, Skeletons Exhibition
Current exhibition
Indigenous Australians
Explore the history, culture and political struggles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Location: Level G, Indigenous Australians Exhibition
Current exhibition
Search & Discover
Identify something, do your own research, or touch and feel real specimens.
Location: Level 2, Search & Discover
Current exhibition
The Albert Chapman Mineral Collection
Step into a glittering world of colour and light.
Location: Level 1, Chapman Mineral Collection Exhibition
Current exhibition
More than Insects
Peer into the wonderful world of insects and other invertebrates.
Location: Level 2, Birds & Insects Exhibition
Current exhibition
Birds Exhibition
Celebrate Australia's abundant bird life.
Location: Level 2, Birds & Insects Exhibition
Current exhibition
Planet of Minerals
Gain fascinating insights into the wonderful world of minerals.
Location: Level 1, Planet of Minerals Exhibition
Display
Museum Mummy
Come face to face with a 2800-year-old ancient Egyptian mummy.
Location: Level 1, Chapman Mineral Collection Exhibition
Special event
Up Close & Spineless Winners
Images chosen from hundreds of amateur and professional entries across Australia.
Location: Level 2, Birds & Insects Exhibition
Special event
Fashion Less Waste Design Competition 2010: Biodiverse
Students support biodiversity as they encourage a more sustainable fashion industry.
Dates: to 06 Apr 2010Times: to 5pm
Location: Off-site
Entry: $15 per entry
Special event
Wildlife by Twilight - 25 March 2010
Experience Wildlife by Twilight when the Australian Museum celebrates the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 exhibition with a special series of late night openings.
Dates: 25 Mar 2010Times: 5 pm to 8 pm
Location: Level G, Special Exhibition Space
Entry: Charges apply
Workshop
Photography Workshop: the spectacular world around us
Have you seen the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition yet? How do the pros manage to capture such stunning images?
Believe it or not, good results are within reach of most of us, once we grasp the basics and find out just what our cameras – whether a snap-happy compact or the...
Times: 9am to 5am
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.
Times: Check What's On signs
Location: Museum-wide
Entry: Free after general paid admission
Tours
Organised Group Tours
On one of our guided tours your students will enjoy a presentation tailored to their needs.
Location: Level G, Atrium
Entry: $20 per student
Tours
Face of Egypt Tour
Join Australian Museum Members in ancient Egypt on a spectacular trip to experience the most significant historical and archaeological sites in the world.
Dates: 01 Mar 2010Location: Off-site
Night talk
Homage to Pan: the life, art and sex magick of the witch of Kings Cross
Take a walk on the wild side at this Night Talk.
Dates: 25 Mar 2010 to 25 Mar 2010Times: 6.30 for 7.00pm to 8.15pm
Location: Australian Museum, entry via William Street
Visiting the Australian Museum
Everything you need to plan your visit including admissions, facilities, getting here, guide maps and more.
Coming soon
02 Apr 10
–18 Apr 10
Explore the fascinating world of Australia’s spiders.
Level G, Education Foyer