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Upside-down Jellyfish
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/jellyfish/upside-down-jellyfish/

The Upside-Down Jellyfish is an unusual jellyfish that spends most of its time resting on its back over the sediment, giving it an upside-down appearance

Published 07 February 2019

Cnidaria Upside-down Jellyfish Cassiopea Cassiopeidae
Seeking sun-baking, bottom-dwelling, upside-down jellyfish
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/sun-baking-upside-down/

Monitoring the invasive upside-down jellyfish (Cassiopea) in Lake Macquarie.

Published 21 February 2019

Cnidaria marine invertebrates
Lace corals around Lizard Island
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lace-corals-around-lizard-island/

Due to over exploitation for economic uses, stylasterids are considered threatened with extinction. After 33 dives to 29 sites around Lizard Island and the outer reef, Dr Daniela Pica preliminarily identified the presence of up to 11 species.

Published 09 September 2019

Lizard Island coral Cnidaria

Sharks

Discover the world of Sharks at the Australian Museum – visit now!

Special exhibition
Extended to 25 April 2023

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Barka: The Forgotten River

Meet <i>Barka: The Forgotten River</i> in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Special exhibition
Now on until 23 July 2023

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition

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