Australian Museum Reveals Plans For 200th Anniversary In 2027

Australian Museum 200th Anniversary is the official title given to the year-long program in 2027.

Major Exhibitions & Immersive Experiences

• The World’s Biggest Dinosaur: Dinosaurs of Patagonia (Opens 28 Nov 2026): A massive exhibition spanning the entire 38-metre length of the international touring hall, featuring the cast of the largest complete dinosaur fossil ever discovered.

• Our Story with David Attenborough (March–November 2027): A 50-minute, 360-degree cinematic experience surrounding visitors across four walls and the floor, tracing the history of Earth and humanity.

• Message Sticks Exhibition: An exhibition created by the AM team exploring First Nations communication systems, connections, and Lore through stories, objects, and living knowledge.

Community Events & Festivals

• AM200 Festival (4 Weekends in April 2027): A community festival featuring live science demonstrations, cultural programming, live performances, and behind-the-scenes access to museum research and collections.

First Nations Art & Public Installations

• Kalikina Country: A permanent artwork created by Tasmanian Aboriginal Elder Aunty Lola Greeno and her daughter Vanessa Greeno, to be unveiled in Hintze Hall.

• Museum-Wide Discovery Trail: A physical exploration trail highlighting significant objects, specimens, and environmental discoveries throughout the museum’s history.

Digital Initiatives & Commemorative Media

• Discovery Trail Website: An online experience showcasing 200 of the museum’s most significant discoveries since 1827 along with archival stories.

• Museum Memories: An interactive digital collection platform where the public can submit and read personal stories and connections to the museum.

• 1-Hour Documentary: A special feature documentary exploring two centuries of the museum’s history and evolution.

• The Australian Museum: 200 Years: A richly illustrated new history book detailing the museum’s 200-year legacy.