Australian Museum
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
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Why it's worth checking out
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- FridayToday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 84
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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