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The Australian Museum, established in 1827, is Australia’s first museum, with unique and extensive collections of natural science. The Australian Museum is open every day of the year except December 25.
Experience the stories of Indigenous Australians in their own words, or discover Australia’s strange animals. With its combination of the latest technology, ongoing research and impressive collections, the Australia Museum always surprises. Visitors can explore exhibitions, CD-ROMS, Internet access and speak with trained scientific staff.
Australian Birds and Insects: Enjoy the colors and sounds of our unique birds. Discover some of the world's most extraordinary bugs，beetles and butterflies and some notorious (声名狼藉的) spiders.
Planet of Minerals: Offers a journey into the mysteries of the earth's inner core. A variety of displays bring to life the processes, which create these fine natural works of art.
Human Evolution: Track through time, following the evolution of our species. Life-sized scenes and models as well as comprehensive displays, are used to explore the customs of early humans and variety within the species.
Indigenous Australians Exhibition: Covers a culture more than 100, 000 years old in the new Indigenous Australians exhibition. From the Dreamtime to the struggle for self-determination and land rights, the exhibition tells the stories of Australia's first people in their own words.
Search & Discover: Allows visitors to explore the extensive collection of CD-ROMS, books, magazines and fascinating specimens.
Admission Prices
Adults $6.00
Children (under 15 yrs) $3.00
Family (Two adults and two children under 15 yrs) $15.00
Concession (Australian pensioners and students only) $3.00
21. In the Australian Museum, visitors can ________.
A. get close to some live animals
B. go online for information
C. listen to lectures at times
D. do experiments themselves
22. What can visitors do in Human Evolution?
A. Learn how man developed on earth.
B. See many of the strange animals.
C. Find fine natural works of art.
D. Take a trip to the earth's inner core.
23. Where will visitors go if they want to know about the natives?
A. Planet of Minerals.
B. Australian Birds and Insects.
C. Search & Discover.
D. Indigenous Australians Exhibition.
