The Australian Museum - A Journey Through the Wonders of Australia in Sydney
When I was living in Australia, COVID really took hold of our freedom and there was not much chance that the pandemic would end so quickly. We were a little relieved that things were gradually returning to normal, so we thought: why not visit the Australian Museum? Once we heard it would be one of the first to re-open. It was great! I had never seen so many examples of taxidermy in one place and in addition so much about the Australian history roots, aboriginal cultural elements and biodiversity. It was an amazing gift post-COVID.
Witness (like I did for the first time) this wild Museum and some interesting facts about it:
A Glimpse into the History of the Australian Museum
Being the oldest museum in Australia and among the oldest in the Southern Hemisphere is an honor granted to the Australian Museum. In 1827, its principal goal at the time was to gather and catalog the wide variety of natural specimens that inhabited the continent as set forth by Earl Bathurst, the Secretary of State for the Colonies who supported in a letter the creation of a public museum. The museum was originally housed in a number of temporary locations and was known as the "Sydney Museum."
The museum relocated to Macquarie Place in 1836. Years later, a new building was constructed and designed by Mortimer Lewis in 1846 and finished in 1857. So then, early scientific research and documentation of Australia's distinctive flora and fauna were greatly aided by the Australian Museum.
The museum displays over time showcasing a variety of natural history, anthropology, paleontology, and mineralogy and at the same time has made significant contributions to the study of Aboriginal artifacts and cultures as well as the discovery and classification of Australia's fauna.
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| Aboriginal Australia's Map |
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| My Friend and I Hiding from the Shark at the Entrance |
Architecture:
With its characteristic sandstone façade, this Greek Revival building is a testament to the architectural notoriety of that era. The museum has experienced numerous expansions and renovations over the years, each of which has added a contemporary touch while maintaining its historical charm.
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| Old Facade from the Museum |
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Australian Museum Collection and Evolution:
The Australian Museum collection is unique and displays over 400 different animals/skeletons from all over the world. Most of the levels are free to visit, but from time to time there are few paid exhibitions talking about specific subjects such as dinosaurs, sharks and etc. There are also some temporary exhibitions, so stay tuned and give it a check on the website:
https://australian.museum/
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| An Elephant's Skeleton |
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| A Whale's Skeleton Hanging from the Ceiling |
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| The Bone Ranger - The Horse and the Man Skeletons. |
From its creation until nowadays, the Australian Museum has been dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of Australia's natural and cultural heritage, even beyond its physical walls. Through the use of educational initiatives and digital technologies, the museum has expanded its audience well beyond Sydney. Leading the way in museum outreach, it showcases to a global audience through interactive exhibits and virtual tours.
How to get there: Named after the museum, the Museum Station stands 6 min. walk away from the Australian Museum itself. That means that it is just on the side of the Hyde Park, in another words, it is a great idea to plan a visit to the museum and enjoy a perfect sunny day at the park where people love sitting/laying on the grass and having a picnic.
Address: 1 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
It's open daily from 10am to 5pm.
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