Sydney Secures Blockbuster Exhibition

A blockbuster exhibition Alexander the Great: 2000 Years of Treasures, has been secured exclusively for Sydney. The exhibition will be held at the Australian Museum from November 2012 .

Alexander the Great: 2000 Years of Treasures is the largest collection from the acclaimed State Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg ever to tour Australia.

Sandra Chipchase, Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer, said people don’t need to travel to Italy, Egypt or Greece for the world’s best historical exhibits – they can experience them right here in Australia's only global city, Sydney.

"Alexander the Great created one of the largest empires of the ancient world by the time he was 30 years old, and remains one of history's most important figures. His accomplishments and influence on culture, religion and military strategy changed the world, and the exhibition will offer a unique and fascinating insight into those achievements.

"The exhibition will feature over 400 priceless objects, spanning more than 2000 years – many seen in Australia for the first time, and all exclusive to Sydney,” she said.