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Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires

Australian Museum
Australian Museum
Cnr William & College Streets, Sydney NSW 2000
When
  • Every day, all day
  • Friday 3 April to Sunday 11 October

Open every day from 10.00am - 16.00pm

Cost

Adult: $31Child: $20Child under 4: FreeConcession: $28Member: Free

Sink your teeth into the fascinating world of bloodsuckers before they sink their teeth into you! Bloodsuckers: Nature's Vampires takes you beyond ancient myths to discover the surprising science of the world's most notorious feeders.

Engaging, informative and designed with families as well as science-lovers in mind, this award-winning exhibition offers a fun and memorable way to experience nature at its most extraordinary.

Discover:

  • The incredible role these creatures can play in modern medicine

  • Which bloodsuckers like to suck human blood and how to avoid bites

  • Interactive exhibits including a mozzie swarm simulator, microscopes and touchable models

  • The supernatural bloodsuckers from legends and popular culture that these curious creatures have inspired.

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