Organisation & Governance

The Australian Museum is a leading cultural attraction located in the heart of Sydney, New South Wales. Learn more about what we do, our extraordinary collections or our fascinating history.

Organisation

More than a leading Sydney attraction, the Australian Museum is a hub of information, resources and research. Learn more about Australia’s first museum.

Mission statement
Leadership team
Polices and reports

Media Centre

Discover the latest news about the Australian Museum and Australian Museum Research Institute. The Media Centre also provides information, images & expert comment on scientific & cultural research, exhibitions & wider Museum activities.

Media releases
Photography & filming
Media contact

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Artist's impression of expanded Crystal Hall entry

We're building a better museum

Find out about the Australian Museum's exciting new plans to improve visitor experience and attract global exhibitions.

$57.5 million refurbishment
Key service upgrades

Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics DNA lab 2015.

Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI)

AMRI brings together scientific expertise and world-class research infrastructure to increase our knowledge of the world around us and inform environmental decision-making for a better future.

Biodiversity & geodiversity
Collections-based research

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Policies and reports

Review the Australian Museum's policies and publications.

Strategic plans
Annual reports
Protected loans

Australian Museum Archival images 200 Treasures

History

Find out about the history of the Museum’s zoological and anthropological collections, its historic and contemporary buildings and the people who have worked here over nearly two centuries.

Past exhibitions
People

Get involved

Make a donation. Become a member or volunteer. Or put your passion into practice on a citizen science project. Find out how you can get involved with the Australian Museum.

Join & Give
Citizen Science
Volunteer & Work

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