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read moreOngoing free general entry, a blockbuster exhibition on ancient Egyptian, a new permanent Pasifika Gallery, Wansolmoana and an award-winning children’s play space, Burra, have combined to deliver Sydney’s Australian Museum a million visitors for the second year in a row.
According to Australian Museum Director and Chief Executive, Kim McKay, the unprecedented visitation is a result of the attraction’s expert curators, educators, visitor experience teams and marketers coming together to provide the public with a diverse and engaging program.
Mackay explains “offering ongoing free general entry to the public has also been a critical factor and we’re very appreciative to offer this due to the NSW Government’s support.
“Welcoming another one million people to the Australian Museum demonstrates that we’re delivering great programs to local and international audiences alike.”
Since opening in November, Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition has not only had record visitation numbers but also received glowing reviews.
Among the accolades that the exhibition has received, Nine media art critic, John McDonald wrote “Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs was a superior presentation and will be enjoyed by a lot of people.”
The Australian Museum is committed to ensuring that people of all backgrounds have access to high quality experiences which includes a rich program of talks, activities and events designed to give visitors of all ages a richer understanding about Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs.
Click here for more information on these initiatives.
Images: The entrance to the Australian Museum (top), the sarcophagus of Ramses II in the Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition (middle) and its Prehistoric Playground (below, credit: Sarah Wilson).
13th December 2023 - Create NSW appoints Julie Baird as Chair of Museums and History Artform Advisory Board
25th October 2023 - Sarcophagus of Ramses II to be star attraction in Australian Museum exhibition
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8th October 2023 - Exclusive Titanic artefacts exhibition secured for Melbourne Museum
2nd September 2023 - NSW Government scraps $500 million redevelopment plan for Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum
9th July 2023 - Sydney’s Australian Museum to host ‘blockbuster’ Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition
13th May 2023 - WA Museum Boola Bardip secures new major Ancient Egyptian Exhibition
3rd March 2023 - Melbourne Museum new immersive attraction offers visitors a look at prehistoric Victoria
28th February 2023 - Australian Museum Foundation appoints David Feetham as new Chair
18th January 2023 - Popular demand sees extension of Australian Museum’s blockbuster Sharks exhibition
12th December 2022 - NGV opens its blockbuster Alexander McQueen exhibition
16th September 2022 - National Museum of Australia launches new environmental gallery and children’s discovery centre
11th January 2022 - Australian Museum delivers events inspired by their current exhibitions
17th May 2021 - Australian Museum showcases culture of First Nations people in events and exhibition
8th March 2021 - Australian Museum appoints Laura McBride as Director First Nations
26th November 2020 - The Australian Museum reopens to public with free admission following $57.5 million transformation
28th October 2020 - Transformed Australian Museum reopens to public on 28th November
15th April 2020 - Australian Museum curates virtual tours and exhibitions
11th June 2018 - Australian Museum to host largest Tutankhamun exhibition to ever leave Egypt
23rd August 2012 - Blockbuster exhibitions vital for ACT tourism
6th December 2011 - Tutankhamun breaks box office records for Melbourne
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