Tucked behind Hyde Park in the CBD, the Australian Museum is one of the great free institutions of Sydney family life. General admission is free for everyone — and what you get inside is genuinely world-class: real dinosaur skeletons towering over you in the Dinosaur Gallery, the spectacular Wild Planet exhibition with more than 400 animals, hands-on spaces designed just for children, and the extraordinary First Nations collections that tell 65,000 years of Australian story.
The Kids Learning & Play Space is a purpose-built area for younger children — interactive, tactile and completely free to use during opening hours. Drop-in programs and live animal presentations run throughout the week, and the museum's café and courtyard are perfect for a mid-visit break. On Sunday 26 April, the Frog and Tadpole Society is running a special free event in Hintze Hall — a rare chance to meet live rescued frogs and learn from experts.
Families can look forward to:
- Free general admission — no tickets, no booking required for general entry
- Real dinosaur skeletons in the Dinosaur Gallery — always a crowd favourite
- Wild Planet exhibition with 400+ animals from around the world
- Kids Learning & Play Space — interactive and designed for young visitors
- First Nations galleries — one of the finest collections in Australia
- Live animal presentations and drop-in programs throughout the week
- Special: Frog and Tadpole Society event in Hintze Hall, Sunday 26 April, 10am–2pm
- Right behind Hyde Park — combine with a picnic or the ANZAC Memorial
Free Every Day — No Booking Required
Check the Australian Museum website for drop-in programs and special events.
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