Australian Museum Annual Report 2004-2005 Summary Report

Australian Museum: inspiring the exploration of nature & cultures Our organisation Australian Museum Annual Report 2003–2004

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Left to right: Frank Howarth, The Australian Museum is a leader in natural history, science – Director; Lynda Kelly – Head, Audience Research Centre; and cultural research, community programs and exhibitions. Les Christidis – Assistant Director, Research & Collections; We have one of the most remarkable and extensive Glenn Ferguson – Manager, Exhibitions; Janet Carding collections of natural and cultural specimens in the country. – Assistant Director, Public Programs & Operations; Trish The Museum’s Corporate Strategic Plan 2005-2008 Our Context McDonald – Museum Renewal Project Officer; meeting with defines our purpose, vision, values, context and As the Australian Museum, we seek to explore the goals. The Plan is available at www.amonline.net. the Exhibition Masterplanners, tensions that characterise our Australian context. Bryon Cunningham and au/about/corporate_overview.htm. We recognize that we are: Andrew Scott-Young – Cunningham Martyn Design. Our Purpose > a nation of Euro-British heritage, but now multi- To inspire the exploration of nature and cultures. cultured, located in south-east Asia and the Pacific Our Vision > a young, modern culture imposed on one of the A beautiful and sustainable natural world with oldest continuous cultures in the world vibrant and diverse cultures. > a nation of mainly migrants trying to create a sense of belonging Our Values > the most sparsely populated but most urbanized As the Australian Museum we strive to embody country in the world distinctly Australian values and qualities. We seek to be: > geographically isolated with a unique biodiversity, now challenged by invasives > egalitarian and fair minded Minister > able to access freely a wide array of knowledge Corporate Information The Hon. Robert John Debus, MP > willing to use humour and not take ourselves too while needing to respect the intellectual property The Australian Museum is a statutory body of, Attorney General, Minister for the Environment, seriously rights of its owners. and is principally funded by, the NSW Government and Minister for the Arts > inquisitive and explorative operating within the Arts portfolio. The Museum is Our Goals governed by a Trust established under the Australian Australian Museum Trust > creative 1. To build a ‘time series’ of objects defining our Museum Trust Act 1975 and operates under the Mr Brian Sherman AM (President) > outgoing natural and cultural world. Australian Museum Trust Regulation 2003. Mr Brian Scwhartz AM (Deputy President) Mr David Handley > respectful of the rights of others. 2. To unlock and share the knowledge in our Dr Ronnie Harding natural and cultural collections. Ms Sam Mostyn 3. To ignite enthusiasm for the skills that explorers Dr Cindy Pan and collectors use. The objectives of the Australian Museum Trust Associate Professor Stephan Schnierer Act are to propagate knowledge about the natural 4. To find new connections across nature, culture Mr Michael Seyffer environment of Australia and to increase that and our lives. Ms Julie Walton OAM knowledge, particularly in the natural sciences of 5. To capture the imagination of young, old and all biology, anthropology and geology. Director those in between. Mr Frank Howarth The Corporate Strategic Plan 2005-2008 also sets out the strategies and actions we will implement Contents to achieve our goals as well as the indicators and Our Organisation 1 measures we will use to monitor and report our progress. Renewal for the 21st century 2 A series of workshops were “Excite, educate and President’s Message 3 held with Museum staff and key stakeholders over Director’s Message 3 inform people about 2004–05, with the specific aim to uncover what Community Support 3 was felt the “Role of the Australian Natural Detailed Report And Australian Museum should Financial Statements (back cover pocket) be in the 21st Century”. A selection of thoughts history and indigenous generated during these workshops have been included in this report... culture” The Australian Museum – Renewal for the 21st Century Australian Museum Annual Report 2003–2004

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With over 175 years of achievements to its credit, the What are the challenges of the Where are we heading? 21st century? In response to these challenges and opportunities, Australian Museum enters a new and exciting phase of its Our future holds challenges and opportunities. The we recognize the need for a fundamental shift in world in which the Australian Museum operates is thinking about nature and culture in the future. The history. Our vision of renewal is anchored in an awareness of one where: Museum’s Corporate Strategic Plan 2005-2008 sets our heritage and evolution but is focused on the future needs out our how we intend to address the challenges > a significant loss of biodiversity occurred across ahead. Our new Purpose is ‘to inspire the of our stakeholders. Across the 20th century the natural the 20th century, with potential long-term impacts exploration of nature and cultures’. This urges the on human culture community at large—not just our staff—to explore world and its cultures changed significantly. In response, > indigenous cultures are under a variety of nature and culture and to do so – not just as natural history museums face equally significant challenges. pressures, from local land use changes to global individuals but also collectively in our communities. climate impacts Our Purpose envisages a future where: > new technology offers previously unimagined > life-long learning is the norm, and is driven by Where have we come from? classification of species into logical orders, and potential both for research (eg genetics) and for learners to satisfy their needs the identification of evolutionary (phylogenetic) communication (eg the internet) Over the past four centuries, natural history > through partnerships and collaboration the pathways. This gave us what we understand as museums have evolved through a number of > our customers’ needs and expectations community achieves its aspirations for nature and the Tree of Life. In response to Darwin’s work on stages. As each stage added new roles, museums have expanded along with rapid increases culture. accumulated diverse functions. In the 17th century, evolution, during the mid-19th century museums in knowledge, educational requirements and the early practitioners of science collected and began to focus on ecology. Museums emphasized information technology. displayed the world’s rare and curious creatures the systematic nature of life and the interaction and cultural artefacts. During the 18th century, and interdependency between species—including natural history museums were established humans—and their environment.The late-20th as public institutions, fostering research and century, saw museums identifying and responding to public education. Their roles focused on the the loss of biological diversity on earth. “To educate and inspire the general public about Glenn Ferguson – Manager, Exhibitions; Janet Carding Australia’s unique natural – Assistant Director, Public Programs & Operations; Trish McDonald – Museum & cultural history using Renewal Project Officer; meeting with the the Museum’s rich Exhibition Masterplanners, Bryon Cunningham – Cunningham Martyn collection & research basis” Design. “...(to) preserve and research material from environments and cultures from the region. Educate the public...” The Year in Review The Year in Review President’s Message Australian Museum Annual Report 2003–2004

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How is the renewal process These objectives will be achieved by: The year just passed was the first year of the The Museum completed a new Corporate Strategic Renewal Project as well as another year full of Plan 2005–2008 incorporating the first Results and proceeding? > building a new science building on site (approx. achievements and quality service delivery for both Services Plan. The Museum is now immersed in an extensive $33 million); and the Trust and the Museum. program which will build on the strong foundations > undertaking major refurbishment of the public Under the Museum’s Renewal Project the major of the past in order to frame a long-term view of the spaces in the museum (approx. $8 million). The Museum received over 336,000 visitors onsite focus was on planning and concept development. future. to its diverse array of exhibitions, displays and The Museum is making good progress towards its The major focus in 2004-2005 was on planning and targeted school programs. This figure is up 13% on target completion date of 2008. In practical terms, the Museum has completed the concept development. Achievements included: the five-year average. About 51,000 of these visitors first year of its four-year Renewal Project —which A record $220,000 was presented to 22 winners at > confirmation that the Museum will consolidate its were school students, up 48% on 2003–2004. A has been allocated $41M by the NSW Government. the 15th annual Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. future at its current city site further 50,000 students were reached around NSW The objectives of the Renewal Project are to: The details of the winners are available at www. > completion of a site master plan to guide by the Museum in a Box program. The Museum’s Brian Sherman AM austmus.gov.au/eureka/. > improve science working conditions development over the next 50 years website served over 12 million virtual visitors, up 47% on last year. Exhibitions included Life Beyond The Australian Museum Society hosted nearly > consolidate science staff, laboratories and > commencement of the development of an the Tomb; Uncovered: Treasures of the Australian 100 events which were attended by about 5,000 collections in a new building exhibition master plan Museum; John Gould Inc; Waterhole; A Dog’s Life; people. > address current OH&S issues > commencement of the procurement of key Who Dunnit? and Wildlife Photographer of the Year I thank my fellow Trustees for their support during Frank Howarth – Director, > reconfigure and refurbish exhibition galleries consultants for the Renewal Project, including the 2004. Science in the City drew 7,054 students from the year and commend all Museum staff for Trustees Julie Walton, > improve circulation for staff and visitors to the Project Architect and Project Manager. 108 schools to engage with science, engineering Sam Mostyn and Michael maintaining such a high level of service delivery As the project unfolds we will resolve more Seyffer, Development museum. and technology. as well as progressing the Renewal Project. Of challenges and take up more opportunities, Manager, Paul Clark and A high level of research output was maintained special note is the fact that three Trustees received Executive Officer, Roger including: during the year. More than 100 new species were honours in the 2004 Queen’s Birthday Honours Muller discuss design of the new science building at > reconciling the Museum’s magnificent heritage described by Museum staff—about one new List. Our Deputy President, Brian Schwartz, received a Trust meeting. architecture with the exciting new services and species every three days. In addition, over 20 more an AM for service to business and commerce and infrastructure required of a modern Museum new species in the Museum’s collections were to the community. Ms Julie Walton was awarded an > reaching out to off-site customers with enriched described by others researchers. The knowledge OAM for outstanding service to local government programs via our web and delivery of services to generated by research was communicated in over and to the community. I feel privileged to be in the suburbs. 160 papers in peer-reviewed journals including the such company and to have been honoured with an Records of the Australian Museum. In managing its AM for service to the community. collections, the Museum continued to make good Mr Michael Seyffer joined the Trust late in 2003- progress on the implementation of EMu, the new 2004 and his considerable experience in major collections database system, and the migration of project developments will be invaluable during the data from older databases to this new system. One Museum’s Renewal Project. further achievement included the relocation of the Entomology (insect) collection from off-site storage During 2004–2005, the Trust created two new to refurbished accommodation on the Museum’s committees. The Project Review Group will oversee main site. the Museum Renewal Project, and the Research and Collections Advisory Committee will advise The Museum was successful in obtaining over on the direction of research and collection $1.2M in external funding, such as grants from management. Federal Government, private and international sources, to work on research and collections-based “To communiczate projects of national and international significance. learning gained through science that Brian Sherman AM President relates to nature and Australian Museum Trust culture past present and future” The Year in Review Director’s Message Community Support Australian Museum Annual Report 2003–2004

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I open this message with my hearty congratulations First, we plan to offer the visitor a multi- to our Trustees who were honoured in the 2004 dimensional aesthetic experience. Following The Australian Museum maintains an ongoing commitment to Queen’s Birthday Honours List, Mr Brian Sherman Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s suggestions, a AM (President), Mr Brian Schwartz AM (Deputy Museum visit could involve aesthetic experiences its community volunteers, private benefactors and sponsors. President) and Ms Julie Walton OAM. that are simultaneously: The Museum aims to build rewarding collaborations and to The theme for this Annual Report is ‘Renewal for > sensory: appealing to the sight, sound, touch, encourage our partners to see for themselves the long-term the 21st Century’. The President has mentioned taste and smell the practical steps we have taken in 2004–2005 > emotional: invoking feelings of awe, wonder, benefits and outcomes of the projects they support. We are towards realizing this major undertaking. I delight, fear or relief would like to focus on some abstract but equally delighted to acknowledge the significant community support > cognitive: provoking thought or encouraging important aspects of the renewal process. Frank Howarth understanding provided to the Museum during the year. 2004–2005 is effectively the first full year of the > transcendant: resulting in a real sense of personal Volunteers contributed an estimated 48,000 hours new executive team. Throughout the year the team Australian Museum Volunteers change or growth. of service to the Museum over the last financial devoted their strategic efforts to addressing the There were 156 people actively volunteering Second, this multi-dimensional experience will year. question: what role should a museum play in the across most sections of the Australian Museum enable the Museum to encourage visitors to see 21st century? over 2004–2005. This number can be divided AMARC nature and culture from alternative points of view. into 39 front-of-house volunteers working in the Uttam Bajwa, Julian Foot, Ellen Reynolds, Ana Sol Museums around the world are asking similar From this base we believe our community will be Public Programs area of the Museum, interacting questions as they survey a range of challenges AMBS better equipped to address the issues facing our with general Museum visitors as well as working and opportunities confronting their institutions, Alexandra Hocking natural and cultural worlds. on specific Visitor Services programs, and 117 including: volunteering behind-the-scenes, working with Anthropology In closing, I wish to acknowledge the tremendous > the impact of the internet: with fingertip access scientists and administrative services. Most were Eric Bachmann, David Bell, Peter Dadswell, efforts and support of our volunteers, benefactors to vast amounts of information from around the long-term volunteers (one year or longer) who Heather Gargano, Geraldine Henrici, Hayley Jones, and sponsors. The names of those who gave world, you no longer have to physically visit your volunteered at least once a week. A small number Deidre Lewis-Cook, Athena Mumbulla, Susan generously during 2004–2005 are listed in the local museum and you can access many other volunteered on short-term projects. Myatt, Paloma Perez-Cortes, Jean South, Elizabeth following section. My thanks also to the Museum’s Thomas, Megan Van Frank, Melanie Van Olffen, museums outside your locality This year as a result of the ongoing partnership senior management and staff. Hugh Watt, Peter Worsley, Penny Zylstra > changing leisure patterns in affluent western between the Museum and Rio Tinto on the BioMaps societies: the museum is but one of a far wider project, a volunteer project with Conservation Arachnology range of choices than ever before Volunteers Australia (CVA) has been established. Betty Balmer, Pam Mudford This successful volunteer program which has been > community expectations: communities are CBCR trialed since September 2004 has offered training looking to natural history museums to offer advice John Glynn, Jacqueline Law, Luke Coleman, Andrew to long-term unemployed people by linkage to on vexed scientific and social issues (such as Pitt, Soha Soheili, Michael Viset CVA’s Green Reserve program, a Federal work-for- maintaining both biodiversity and the economic Frank Howarth the-dole initiative. Design benefits of rural land use) and to offer alternative Director Rachel Bajada, Nahla Kassis, Amy Kavka, Jesse views of nature and cultures. Australian Museum O’Neill While our new Corporate Strategic Plan 2005–2008 provides the direction and operational parameters Entomology for the next three years, it cannot do justice to Peter Barnes, Michael Batley, Edith Donald, all those matters that deserve consideration. Radka Dostal, Anne Gilling, Kerinne Harvey, Cindy One conclusion we reached in drafting our new Kok, Robert Lormer, Jasmin Mowbray, Melanie Corporate Strategic Plan is that the future should Parkinson, Betty Speechley, Penelope Ralph, Phillip be a collaborative journey between the Museum Russo, Norma Scott, Allen Sundholm, Dianne and the community it serves. Hence our new Tysson, Jean Weiner Corporate Strategic Plan defines our purpose as “to inspire the exploration of nature and culture”. We want to inspire the community as well as our research scientists and public program developers to explore the meanings in nature and culture. We anticipate that one consequence of such a Assistant Director, Public collaboration will be the enrichment of the museum Programs and Operations, experience. This enrichment will be expressed in Janet Carding takes notes at one of a series of the Museum in two ways. exhibition master planning sessions. Community Support Australian Museum Annual Report 2003–2004

10 “...to provide proof of 11 Evolutionary Biology Mineralogy The Australian Museum Society the past, good Pam Da Costa, Mark Sistrom, Soha Soheili Win Alliston, David Colchester, Dennis Hackett, Ian The Australian Museum Society (TAMS) is a Stevenson Ichthyology committee of the Australian Museum Trust representation of the Lawrie Davis, Barbara Harvey, Felicity Roos, Sascha Museum in a Box established in 1972 to support and promote the Schulz, Peter Swieca Wendy Bishop work of the Australian Museum. TAMS has about present and broadness 6,500 members who enjoy a range of benefits Ornithology Malacology including free entry to the Museum every day of Nicholas Bishop, Gordon Campbell, Alan Leishman Graeme Annabell, Jim Beck, Loma Bridge, Fay the year, the opportunity to attend Society events of thought about Brown, Pat Burton, Jan Fisher, Rex Kwok, Margaret Palaeontology (which include lectures, urban and bush walks, McKellar, Sandra Montague, Dorothy Pearson, Nick Robert Beattie, Gabor Foldvary, Graham McLean, workshops, kids activities, behind-the-scenes the future” Phillips, Rosemary Pryor, Hazel Ronay, Sharn Rose, Kylie Piper tours, overseas trips and more), subscription to Phillip Russo, Dorothy Shearman the Museum’s award-winning Nature Australia Photography magazine and Muse magazine, and special offers. Mammals Shannon van den Bosch Christine Crowther, Moira Dean, Anja Divljan We wish to record our sincere thanks to TAMS for Public Relations its support during the year. In particular, we thank Marine Ecology Margaret Killin Robin Marsh those TAMS members who served on the TAMS Research Library Council namely Bill Templeman (President), David Marine Invertebrates Clare Bradford, Carol Cantrell, Tony Mitchell, Peter Priddel (Vice President), Barry Wilson (Treasurer) Ebo Bentil, Erin Casey, Margaret Dell’Oro, Maureen Philps, Jill Riley Mark Andrews, Bob Beale, Derril Greenway, Estelle Haydon, Michael McGahey, Margot O’Donoghue, Lazer, Mary-Louise McLaws and Andrew Nelson. John Pollack, Jenny Pollack, Margaret Schonell, Terrestrial Ecology We also thank the staff of TAMS, Kate Murray Arch Sinclair, Greg Towner, Wendy Walker, Helene Anne Murray, Margery Pyke (Executive Officer); Serena Todd (Event Coordinator) Ward, Angela Low Visitor Services and Alison Byrne (Administrative Officer) and the Materials Conservation Peter Andrews, Les Bassett, Carole Bennetts, Museum staff who served on the TAMS Council, Megan Dean-Jones, Heather Joynes, William Kelly Warren Bennetts, Ray Biddle, Val Bower, Douglas Frank Howarth (Museum Director), Penny Berents, Cham, Helen Clark, Mavis Clements, Kate Cox, Des Glenn Ferguson and Shane McEvey. Foster, David Frede, Valerie Gregory, Mary Hughes, Linda Kristian, Rosie Langley, Roger Langsworth, TAMS provided $7,000 to the Museum under its David Lind, Angela Low, Dot Lucas, Joan Luijerink, grants program. The grant was awarded to Stan Wendy Macallister, Betty McEwin, Lyn McHale, Florek to publish The Torres Strait Islands Collection Helen Meers, Lynne Palmer, Denise Playoust, of the Australian Museum. Since its establishment, Janet Routh, Libby Sakker, Moira Shackleton, TAMS has provided over $600,000 to the Museum. Hazel Sproule, Ailsa Stewart, Lesley Strauss, Lala TAMS volunteers Szybinski, Angela Thomas, Judith Townsend, Jill Wendy Charng, Margaret Coyle, Margaret Craig, Wellington, Sarid Williams, Chris Wood Anthony Ellis, Maureen Ford, Jennifer Jenkins, Jill Harris, Val Hutt, Lawson Lobb, Judy Ludlam, Nan Manefield, Graeme McLean, Ross Pearson (who has been a volunteer for over 30 years), John Robertson, Keith Robinson and Fay Ryan. “To provide an interactive, engaging and stimulating environment. Enable young and old to actively Richard Johnson, from explore Australia’s natural leading architectural firm, Johnson, Pilton Walker, presents ideas on the new & cultural history” building design to the AM Trust. Community Support Australian Museum Annual Report 2003–2004

Bryon Cunningham from 12 Cunningham Martyn 13 Design talks through some ideas for the Museum’s exhibition master plan. Corporate Development Corporate Partners The Australian Museum The Australian Museum greatly values our Coral Reef and Marine Sciences Foundation Eureka Prizes 2004 JCDecaux relationships with benefactors and the corporate The Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are Lend Lease community in helping us achieve our vision “to Australia’s pre-eminent and most comprehensive Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation inspire the exploration of nature and cultures”. national science awards. They are also the largest National Geographic Channel national award scheme for research into the critical We continue to build rewarding partnerships, National Opal Collection environmental and sustainability issues facing and we encourage all our donors and sponsors to NSW Ministry for the Arts Australia. witness the outcomes and long-term benefits of the P&O Nedlloyd projects in science, education, outreach and public Rio Tinto The Eureka Prizes raise the profile of science in programs which they have chosen to support. the community by acknowledging and rewarding President’s Circle outstanding science-related achievements across We offer sincere thanks to the following individuals Mr John and Felicity Atanaskovic research, innovation, education and science and organizations who have given so generously Mr Luca and Mrs Anita Belgiorno-Nettis communication. A record $220,000 was presented during the year. Ernst & Young to 22 winners at the 14th annual Eureka Prizes Mr Andrew Roberts award dinner held in August 2004. It is the Sherman Group largest single annual event in Australia rewarding Ms Lucy Turnbull Australian science and science communication. Major Gifts Glencore Charitable Trust Estate of the late Clarence E Chadwick Sponsors Estate of the late Kenneth Eaton Adam Spencer Supporters Estate of the late Gwendoline A West Australian Catholic University Abbey’s Bookshop, Sydney Australian Computer Society Blue Rock Catering Sponsors Australian Government Department of Education, Australian Federal Police Hahn Breweries Science and Training Lavazza Microsoft Australian Government Department of the Lightning Ridge Bowling Club NewScientist Environment and Heritage New Zealand Consulate General’s Office Pages Event Hire Australian Skeptics Inc. Sydney Grammar School Petaluma Australia Botanic Gardens Trust, Sydney Trans-Tasman Business Circle Playbill Venues Brian Sherman AM Qantas British Council Australia Sydney Marriott Hotel Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW) Engineers Australia “a place that is Grains Research & Development Corporation Land & Water Australia Macquarie University engaging and friendly to New Holland Publishers Peter and Divonne Holmes à Court visit. The name AM Pfizer Australia Royal Societies of Australia University of New South Wales inspires credibility... a University of Sydney, Faculty of Science University of Sydney, Faculty of Biological Sciences wonderful resource to the University of Sydney, School of Physics public” Community Support Australian Museum Annual Report 2003–2004

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Lizard Island Reef Major Donors Research Foundation Balnaves Foundation Captain Cook Cruises The Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation is an Coral Reef & Marine Science Foundation independent trust established to raise funds for Ken Coles AM & Rowena Danziger the Lizard Island Research Station and to support Mr John Gough research on the Great Barrier Reef. Its major Alison Hayward commitments are to the Doctoral Fellowships The James N Kirby Foundation program and to capital development of the Station. Macquarie Bank Foundation Patrons Maple-Brown Family Charitable Foundation Ltd Sir John Proud (Founder) Trevor Pearson Lord Catto of Cairncatto P&O Australian Resorts Dr Des Griffin AM The Ian Potter Foundation Mr Robert Kirby AO The Purves Foundation Mr and Mrs Henry Loomis Charles and Sandra Shuetrim Lady Laurine Proud Nell & Hermon Slade Trust Mr Robert Purves The John Villiers Trust Dr Charles Warman AM, Hon. DSc Voyages Trustees Volunteers Mr Kenneth Coles AM (Chairman) Amanda Crawford Dr Penny Berents Mike Denner Mr James Bildner Michelle Dyer Mr Andrew Green Terry Ford Dr Ronnie Harding Wes Kam Mr Trevor Haworth AM Sandy Kiely Mrs Alison Hayward Katharina Krusche Mr Frank Howarth Martina Loesle Sara Piddlesden Mr Chris Joscelyne Bill Quinlan Mr Vivian King Andreas Simon Mr Raymond Kirby AO Sophie Stojic Mr Gordon Moffatt AM Greg Wassell Mr Bill Page-Hanify AM Lois Wilson Mr Robert Purves Helen Wodetzki Associate Professor Stephan Schnierer Peter Wodetzki Mr David Shannon (appointed 26 May 2005) Mr Charles Shuetrim Mr Charles Warman AM “Education, education, education... inspiration, exploration, acquistion, conservation, presentation, explanation, communication, information, imagination, navigation. Evolution, revolution... oops, indigestion.” © Australian Museum Trust 2005 ISSN 1039-4141 Project Management: Michael Tierney, Design & Production: Natasha Galea, Text Editor: Suzanne Eggins, Photography: Carl Bento Suzanne Photography: Eggins, Carl Printed Editor: on friendly Design & paper Tierney, made, Australian 2005 environmentally Text Production: © Galea, Natasha Project Michael Trust Management: Museum Australian ISSN 1039-4141 Australian Museum 6 College Street Sydney 2010 Tel: (02) 9320 6000 Fax: (02) 9320 6050 Email: [email protected] www.amonline.net.au The Australian Museum is open from 9.30am to 5pm seven days a week (except 25 December). Business hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. General Admission Charges: Family (2 adults, 2 children) ...... $25 Family (2 adults, 1 child) ...... $17.50 Extra child (each) ...... $2.50 Adult ...... $10 Child (5–15 years) ...... $5 Children under 5 ...... FREE Schools (per student) ...... $5 Concession card holders: > Government Concession Card Holders ...... $5 > Australian Student Card Holders ...... $5 > Seniors Card Holders NSW Government Issue ...... $5 Members of The Australian Museum Society (TAMS) ...... FREE Australian Age Pensioners ...... FREE Additional charges may apply to special exhibitions and activities.

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