Nights at the Museum

Why not visit the Australian Museum after hours?

The Australian Museum will be opening its doors until 9pm on Thursdays until the end of March for visitors to delve into its newly renovated and reopened spaces.

Visit after work or a day in the sun and wander through the summer blockbuster Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family (open until 15 March, paid ticket required), shake your bones to the tunes of an awesome line-up of DJs and relax at the pop-up bar.

Tickets are not required for Nights at the Museum, however guests are required by the NSW Government to register their details on arrival for COVID-19 contact-tracing purposes.

Nights at the Museum Program:

• Enjoy the sounds some of Sydney's best DJs

• Kids and big kids can get creative in Prehistoric Playground play space.

• Become a Member and discover more of the AM on a Meet the New Museum Member only tours. Every hour, free with limited capacity. Book at the Members Lounge on arrival.

• Delve into the collection on a short 3 Objects gallery spotlight tour where you'll learn the stories behind three key specimens. Every 30 mins, free with limited capacity. Book at Crystal Hall main entry on arrival.

• Visit exhibitions Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family (open until 15 March, paid ticket required) and Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.

• Registration is not required for these events.

• Buy tickets to Tyrannosaurs – Meet the Family

The Australian Museum is COVID Safe

The Australian Museum is observing strict physical distancing and hygiene measures to protect the health of visitors and staff and minimise the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Read the latest visit information.

This initiative is part of the Summer in the City program proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with the City of Sydney. We’re working together to revitalise the city centre.