Australian Museum Reports Record Visitor Numbers During July School Holidays
The Australian Museum has achieved unprecedented attendance figures, with over 100,000 visitors during the recent July school holiday period. This surge is attributed to popular attractions including the paid 'Jurassic World' by Brickman exhibition and the new free children's gallery called Burra. Forty-four percent of visitors purchased tickets for the Jurassic World display. The institution has extended free general admission for another year with support from the NSW Government. Museum leadership notes this represents significant growth from 2014 annual attendance of 320,000, with current weekly numbers reaching approximately 50,000.
Key facts
- Australian Museum recorded over 100,000 visitors during July school holidays
- 44% of visitors paid for 'Jurassic World' by Brickman exhibition
- Free general admission extended for one year with NSW Government support
- Museum attendance has grown from 320,000 annually in 2014 to approximately 50,000 weekly
- New 'Sharks' exhibition will open in September and later tour internationally
Entities
Artists
- Brickman
Institutions
- Australian Museum
- NSW Government
Locations
- Sydney
- North America