Rated as one of the world's top five natural history collection, The Australian Museum was founded in 1827 and was the first museum established in Australia. It currently remains as the premier showcase of Australian natural history. The main building, an impressive sandstone structure with a marble staircase, faces Hyde Park. The Museum's collection provides a visual and audio journey across Australia and the near Pacific, covering prehistory, biology, botany, environment, and cultural heritage. Aboriginal cultures are celebrated in a community access space also used for dance and other performances. Touring exhibitions are a popular museum feature.