Virtual Tours of Australian Museum Exhibitions
Cultural & Heritage
STEM
Explore immersive virtual tours of the Australian Museum's exhibitions from the comfort of your home.
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Ongoing activity
Online
$
Free
Explore immersive virtual tours of the Australian Museum's exhibitions from the comfort of your home.
Ongoing activity
Online
Free
Experience the Australian Museum like never before with immersive virtual tours that bring exhibitions directly to your screen. These tours offer interactive multimedia content, audio guides, and VR experiences that engage the whole family.
Discover fascinating stories behind exhibits such as the First Nations-led Unsettled exhibition and the innovative Spark exhibition focused on climate solutions. Perfect for parents looking to inspire curiosity and learning in their school-aged children.
Enjoy a seamless digital journey through the museum’s treasures, enhanced with detailed audio descriptions and vibrant visuals that make history and science come alive.
Navigate through exhibitions using simple controls on your device, including mouse clicks, arrow keys, or VR headset interaction for an immersive experience. Colored Mattertags provide additional information and multimedia content.
Recommended for families with children who enjoy interactive learning and exploring cultural and scientific collections. The virtual tours are accessible anytime, making them ideal for busy parents seeking flexible educational activities.
Tours include the Unsettled exhibition, Spark exhibition, and the 200 Treasures of the Australian Museum, each offering unique insights and engaging narratives.
These virtual tours are accessible online via the Australian Museum’s website, requiring a high-speed internet connection for optimal playback. The tours are compatible with most modern browsers, with Chrome recommended for the best experience.
For VR users, Oculus Quest 2 is supported, allowing a fully immersive exploration by selecting the VR icon within the tour interface.
Enjoy these exhibitions from anywhere, making it easy to fit museum learning into your family’s schedule without travel.
Ensure your device and browser are up to date to avoid playback issues. Refresh your browser if media content does not load correctly.
The tours include embedded audio guides and multimedia, so headphones are recommended for the best experience.
While the tours are free to access, some features may require specific hardware like VR headsets for full immersion.
Access to the virtual tours is free of charge. No booking is required; simply visit the Australian Museum’s website to start exploring.
These tours provide a cost-effective way to engage children with educational content during school holidays or at any convenient time.
For more information and to access the tours, visit the Australian Museum’s official website.