Inside German Student's Illegal Tour Of The Australian Museum
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A German student who went on an illegal self-guided tour of the Australian Museum has blamed alcohol for the bizarre break-in.
Paul Kuhn, 25, has been given a 12-month Community Corrections Order and a $500 fine for his late-night break-in at the museum in central Sydney on May 10.
A court has heard how Kuhn was fuelled by booze when he decided to climb the scaffolding into the building, entering through a fire escape door at 1.10am.
German student Paul Kuhn (pictured) is accused of breaking into the Australian Museum in Sydney on May 10
Police claim he walked through multiple levels and taking selfies with exhibits (pictured, the intruder taking a selfie with the skull of a Tyrannosaurus-Rex)
The international student wandered through various levels of the building, which is currently under renovation - taking selfies with multiple exhibits.
At one point he stuck his head inside a dinosaur skull to take a selfie.
When he finally left the museum he stole a framed painting and an Akubra hat.
Ahead of sentencing in Downing Centre Local Court, Kuhn's lawyer Steven Mercael said his client had no intention to cause harm or steal any valuable items.
He said Kuhn's escapades were fuelled by alcohol.
Mr Mercael also claimed his client had gone into the museum because he had been unable to find a way down after climbing the scaffolding.
