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Special exhibition

Neetan (Camp Dog). Craig Koomeeta, 2008. Menagerie: Contemporary Indigenous Sculpture.
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 2009
Location: Level 2, Special Exhibition Space
Entry: Entry is free with General Admission

Special exhibition

Serapeum sphinx
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 2009
Location: 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 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
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

Minerals
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

Insect under the microscope
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 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
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

Golden Azure Butterflies
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

Dinosaur Exhibition
Dinosaurs

See, hear, touch and even smell the world of dinosaurs.


Location: Level 2, Dinosaurs Exhibition

Current exhibition

Baby Crocodiles
Surviving Australia

Get up close to some of Australia's most deadly creatures.


Location: Level 2, Surviving Australia Exhibition

Display

Museum Mummy
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 2009
Times: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Level G, Atrium
Entry: $16 Members; $20 non Members; $12 concession/under 30

Special event

Tiny giraffe - Axl Gad
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 2008
Location: Level 2, Birds & Insects Exhibition

Special event

Necklace with amulets
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 2009
Times: 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!
 

Dates: 10 Sep 2009
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 2009
Times: 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 2009
Times: 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 2009
Times: 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 2009
Location: Off-site

Night talk

Egyptian deity
Egyptomania Night Talk series

Egyptomania Night Talks: a list of the full eight talk series.

Dates: 17 Sep 2009 to 24 Nov 2009
Times: 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 2009
Times: 6.30 for 7 pm to 8.15 pm
Location: Australian Museum, entry via William Street

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