OCEANIA SYDNEY · AUSTRALIA

Australian Museum

Dinosaurs, Australian wildlife and First Nations stories in the country's first museum.

What to expect

Explore permanent exhibitions on Australia's animals, dinosaurs, minerals, First Nations cultures and Pacific collections, with a hands-on learning space for children. The central location opposite Hyde Park makes it an easy indoor stop between city walks.

Free entry

Before you go

Entry and costs

General admission to the permanent exhibitions is free and no ticket is required. Major temporary exhibitions, workshops, tours and events may be ticketed.

Visitor notes

Open daily 10:00–17:00 and closed Christmas Day. The museum advises booking special exhibitions and programmes ahead; wheelchair-accessible entrances and a sensory visitor map are available.

Opening hours

Date-specific hours are not available for this place. Check the official page for the day you plan to visit.

Good for

FamiliesNatural historyRainy day

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Australian Museum — Visit and Book

Checked 31 October 2026. Hours, entry rules and access can change; check this page again before you visit.

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