Blog archive:
November 2011

Lady Tunakaimanu Feilakepa is renowned and greatly respected for her traditional cultural knowledge in Tonga and across the Pacific. For one week in November 2011 Mrs. Fielakepa visited the museum to share her memories, knowledge and passion for Tongan traditions.

The Australian Museum’s scientists are often asked to apply their expertise in unexpected ways.

J-Lounge is going 'For The Win' in FBi Radio's SMAC awards and we'd really appreciate your vote.  

The sacred and profane.

Who are these elusive people and why should museums care??

The Natural History Museum London and BBC Wildlife Magazine have announced Wagga Wagga's Jack Salzke as the winner of this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year award, 15-17 years category.

Do you know, less than 1% of Museum’s collections are on display? 

Read here about two volunteers who work on the Digitisation Project

Solar power delivered from space! Science fact or science fiction?

The battle continues with the cane toads that will soon be reaching the Bungle Bungle range in the World Heritage Listed Purnululu National Park in Western Australia.

Showcasing the research done by students associated with the Museum...

The Scott sisters exhibition 'Beauty from Nature' closes next week, on Sunday 27th November.

 What is the role of iPads for 21st century museum evaluation & audience research?

How have iPads been used in the museum field so far?

'Let me meet you once more! A dear friend by the strange shore.' Captain Nomure, 19/11/1911.