Primary contact
1 William Street, Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales 2010
Australian Museum Archives and Research Library, Sydney
The Archives holds permanent Museum records kept because they are valuable for legal, administrative or historical research. The earliest records include the Minutes of the Committee of Superintendence from June 1836 and Outward Letters books from 1837.
The Research Library holds one of the finest natural history book and journal collections in Australia, including over 5000 rare books. Established in 1836, the Library specialises in material relating to zoology, taxonomy, cultural collections, earth sciences and museology.
Officer in charge: Head, World Cultures, Archives and Research Library
The Australian Museum Archives holds the records of the Australian Museum and papers of scientists and other individuals who have worked at, or been associated with, the Museum.
The major categories of records held in the Museum's Archives include:
Open by appointment only.
Advance notice of visit is required. Please contact by email or the email form on the website.
Reference assistance is available to researchers with an appointment. Referral to paid researchers is also available.
Copying services available for books, journals, microfilms and photographs.