The Australian Museum, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, was founded in 1827, making it the oldest museum in the country. The museum’s current building, designed by Mortimer Lewis, was completed in 1849 and features a neoclassical design. The museum’s collection includes over 21 million objects, ranging from fossils and minerals to cultural artifacts from Indigenous Australian communities. Notable exhibits include the Dinosaur Gallery and the Westpac Long Gallery, showcasing the museum’s most significant treasures.
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Australian Museum
Darlinghurst,
New South Wales
Australia's first museum, showcasing an outstanding natural history and cultural collection. Home to the Australian Museum Research Institute. The Australian Museum is a NSW Government-funded cultural institution. Closed Christmas Day.
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