Australian Museum

Sydney

Australia's oldest museum, founded in 1827, on the corner of College and William Streets opposite Hyde Park, devoted to natural history and the cultures of Australia and the Pacific.

How to get there by public transport

Nearest stops

William St opp Australian Museum #20115470 m Australian Museum, William St #20108490 m Yurong St after William St #201070160 m Hyde Park, Park St, Stand B #2000157200 m William St after Crown St #201083240 m Riley St opp Kennedy St #201157240 m

Lines stopping nearby

52 311 324 325 378 389 441 461N 461X 504 506

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What it is

The sandstone building houses collections of minerals, fossils, dinosaurs, Australian animals and birds, as well as galleries on First Nations cultures and the Pacific. The museum was extensively renovated and reopened in 2020 with a large new entrance hall, the Crystal Hall, on William Street.

The museum is also a research institution, and its scientists work on Australian biodiversity. Temporary exhibitions are held regularly, and the museum hosts the annual Eureka Prizes for science.

Getting there by bus

Buses stop at Australian Museum, William St, and William St opp Australian Museum, served by routes 311, 324, 325, 461X, 504 and 506; routes 378 and 389 also use the stop on the museum side.

Museum Station (T2, T3 and T8 lines) and Gadigal Station on Metro line M1 are both about five minutes away on foot across Hyde Park.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Australian Museum by public transport?

The nearest stops are William St opp Australian Museum, Australian Museum, William St, Yurong St after William St. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to Australian Museum.

What is the nearest stop to Australian Museum?

William St opp Australian Museum (stop code 201154), about 70 m from Australian Museum. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is Australian Museum located?

Australian Museum is in Sydney. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

How do I get to Australian Museum from another part of the city?

Open the Journey Planner, enter your origin (an address or a stop) and Australian Museum as the destination — you will get the best routes with lines, transfers and departure times based on the timetable.