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Australian Museum
Australia's first museum, covering natural history and cultures in a sandstone building opposite Hyde Park. General entry is free, with ticketed blockbuster exhibitions on top.
Type: Museums & Culture · Area: CBD, Sydney
Address: 1 William Street, Sydney NSW 2010
Allow: 2–3 hrs
Opening pattern: Open daily (per the official site — check the day you go)
Entry: FREE general entry is stated on the museum's official site; special exhibitions may be ticketed.
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Place details checked against the official page — Australian Museum · Last reviewed 3 Nov 2026. Event listings are refreshed daily; always confirm times and tickets on the event’s own page.