The Australian Museum, originally known as the Colonial Museum or Sydney Museum. is a heritage-listed museum at 1 William Street, Sydney CBD, New South Wales. It is the oldest natural history museum in Australia and the fifth oldest natural history museum in the world, with an international reputation in the fields of natural history and anthropology.
Established: 1827
Location: 1 William Street, Sydney central business district, New South Wales, Australia (Map)
Architectural style: Greek Revival · International Style
Completed: 1857
Former name: Colonial Museum; · Sydney Museum
Director: Kim McKay AO
Public transit access: Museum (5 minute walk) · William St near College Cr · William St before College Cr
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