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- Australian Museum

· Famous for its rich history, established in 1827, it was originally Australia's first public museum.
· Recognized as one of the world's top ten premier exhibition venues and Australia's largest natural history museum.
· The most fascinating section is the Skeleton Room, which displays the internal structures of various organisms.
· The museum features regularly rotating exceptional exhibitions, typically focusing on environmental and cultural heritage themes.

Transportation
Walk from the city center, or take the Sydney Sightseeing Route and get off at Stop 15, or take the metro to Museum station.

Admission
Free

Opening Hours
10:00-17:00 (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Location
1 William St, Sydney NSW 2010, Australia

Emma Martinez Mar 17,2025

The Australian Museum is currently hosting an exhibition called "200 Treasures of Australia," featuring 100 notable artifacts and profiles of 100 influential figures in Australian history. This exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of Australia's natural and cultural heritage - perfect for visitors wanting to understand Australian history and culture in a short time.

The museum spans three levels with high ceilings. Each floor's exhibition space is relatively small - fortunately, given Australia's smaller population; if it had crowds like China's National Museum, it would be overwhelmingly packed. The museum's overall style is fantastic - it has that "yes, this is exactly how museums look in movies" feel.

One of the most striking exhibits is a skeleton of a mounted horseman. While human skeletons are common in museums, and horse skeletons less so, seeing them combined in a riding position is quite rare. Thanks to various movies and games, "bone rider" was the first thing that came to mind when I saw it.

On the second floor, there's a moose skeleton suspended outside the corridor. The biographical exhibition is mainly on this floor, with life stories of various historical figures - most unfamiliar to us, so we merely glanced through. The museum also houses natural history exhibitions, featuring wildlife, dinosaurs, minerals, and marine life.

There's a model of the Diprotodon, an extinct creature that once lived in Australia. Its large size and oddly cute appearance left a strong impression on us.

The T-Rex anatomical model was another impressive exhibit. Scientists used available evidence to reconstruct not just the skeleton, but a "real T-Rex" with flesh and organs. Unlike sci-fi movies that only show the exterior, this model reveals the internal anatomy through cross-sections, including details like surface bristles and the heart.

This model was created by National Geographic Wild Channel, offering viewers an in-depth look at one of Earth's largest carnivores through a virtual dissection of an adult T-Rex. Those interested can watch the related documentary.

There's also a hall containing numerous animal specimens.