Deep Oceans Exhibition @ the Australian Museum - 16th of June to 14th of October 2012

The Australian Museum was established in 1827 and is actually Australia's first public museum. It is located just across Hyde Park in Sydney and has three levels of exhibitions covering the areas of animal science, mineral science and cultures which include Skeletons, Birds & Insects, Planet of Minerals and Indigenous Australian. It's a very kid-friendly museum with lots of features targeted at children such as the Dinosaurs space, Kidspace (a mini museum for the under 5s), and the 'Search and Discover' area, a great information and resource centre for students.

Besides, its permanent exhibits and space areas, the Museum also hosts many changing exhibitions. One such exhibition is the 'Deep Oceans Exhibition' which will be running from 16th of June till 14th of October 2012. Come and discover strange and rarely seen creatures of the deep, living under some of the most inhospitable conditions on Earth.

Some exhibition highlights include:

. See amazing glow-in-the-dark sea creatures from the depths of the abyss.
. Discover the deep-ocean sponges that contain cancer-fighting compounds.
. Meet the Museum’s infamous Mr Blobby, a fathead found more than 1000m deep in the Tasman Sea.
. Escape the jaws of an Anglerfish.
. Look inside a replica of the Bathysphere, the first submersible to descend beyond light, and experience a dive to the depths.
. Come face to face with a five-metre model of a Giant Squid – the biggest invertebrate on Earth.
. Feel the enormous water pressure at great ocean depths.
. Learn about the new technology oceanographers are using to map out the 25 million seamounts lying hidden below the waves.
. Follow the special Octonauts themed trail for under 5s.


The Deep Oceans Exhibition is a collaboration with Questacon – The National Science & Technology Centre.

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DATE: Saturday, 16th of June to Sunday, 14th of October 2012

VENUE: The Australian Museum, corner of College Street & William Street, Sydney. It is located just across the road from Hyde Park and opposite the St.Mary's Cathedral.

TIME: The Australian Museum is open 9.30am to 5.00pm every day except Christmas Day.

LOCATION MAP: Click here

GETTING THERE: The best way to get there is to catch a train and alight at the St.James, Museum or Town Hall station. All three stations are located more or less the same distance to the Australian Museum, about a 7 minute walk away. For more info on other ways to get there including parking stations, go to this link: http://australianmuseum.net.au/Location-Parking-and-Public-Transport

ENTRY FEE: For general admission (that includes the Deep Oceans exhibition): $17 Adult; $43 Family (2 adults + 2 children); $26 Family (1 adult + 2 children); $12 Concession; $9 Child (5 -15 years). There are other ticket options, for more info as well as to book your tickets online, go to this link: http://australianmuseum.net.au/event/Deep-Oceans. (Please note that there is a transaction fee when booking online.)

MORE INFO: Call the Australian Museum on 02 9320 6000, use their contact form here or check the Australian Museum website: http://australianmuseum.net.au/