3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Australian Museum While in Sydney

Australian Museum in Sydney
Australian Museum in Sydney. Image by Shkuru Afshar/Wikipedia

Amazing museums and galleries are scattered all around Sydney, but none of them compares to the Australian Museum. It’s the oldest natural history museum in this part of the world, and here are three reasons why it deserves a spot on your bucket list.

Natural History

If you have a soft spot for natural history museums, this is one of the top spots worth exploring in Sydney. Its expansive zoological and anthropological collection is one of the largest in the entire world, and it explores a wide variety of different species, while also hosting exhibitions of wildlife photography and Pacific artwork.

Permanent Displays

The permanent exhibits of the Australian Museum will give you a unique insight into Australia’s incredible natural diversity. They explore everything from dinosaurs to birdlife, but you can also find the Aboriginal object exhibit “Garrigarrang: Sea Country”, evolution exhibit “Wild Planet”, and the “Minerals Gallery” with over 1,800 rocks and minerals on display.

Temporary Exhibits & Events

In addition to being home to an impressive permanent collection, the Australian Museum hosted many temporary exhibitions over the years. It’s also involved in many community programs and hosts all sorts of different events, including the “Night at the Museum” series, when the museum is open to the public free of charge.