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Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru at the Australian Museum


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Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru transports you to ancient Peru with breathtaking artefacts and immersive storytelling. With over 130 artefacts and one of the most impressive collections of gold to ever tour the globe, this is an exhibition not to be missed.

Embark on an incredible journey back thousands of years to ancient Peru. This extraordinary multi-sensory experience features stunning artefacts and immersive displays that bring the grandeur of Peru’s rich history to life. With the add-on VR experience, you can experience the majesty and awe of Machu Picchu without leaving Sydney, thanks to 360-degree motion chairs and cutting-edge drone footage. Don’t miss out and get your tickets today for Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru in Sydney!

Highlights:

  • Get an unparalleled glimpse into the opulent world of ancient Peru through state-of-the-art multimedia displays and stunning projections

  • Witness the daily lives and extraordinary achievements of the Andean people through fascinating jewellery, ceramics, and funerary objects

  • Experience the grandeur of Machu Picchu in VR with 360-degree motion chairs and cutting-edge drone footage (for an additional fee)

For an add-on fee, visitors will also experience the first-ever virtual reality "fly-through" of the Incan city, Machu Picchu, where they’ll be transported across the globe to see, hear and feel the mysterious city in the sky. Using ground-breaking VR, 360-degree motion chairs and cutting-edge drone footage, visitors will take part in an astonishing expedition to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, high in the forests of the Andean mountains, without leaving Sydney.      

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru will be supported by a rich variety of Peruvian themed events every month, including exclusive conversations, experiences, music and tours. The AM’s full summer program, Journey to Peru, will be announced soon.

Event Details:

  • Dates: Select your date & time directly in the ticket selector

  • Duration: Allow 1 hour

  • Ages: All ages are welcome!

  • Tickets: Off peak: Adult $37.50, Child $20, Family x 4 $94; Peak: Adult $42.50, Child $23.50, Family x 4 $110. VR experience: $22.00

  • Location: Australian Museum, 1, William St, Sydney, NSW, 2010

  • Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible. Special exhibition ticketed entry is free for those who hold a Companion Card and assist a ticket holder as a carer. Carer’s free entry is processed at the Australia Museum on presentation of their Companion Card.

  • Notes: Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

More info & tickets here.

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