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Putting together an exhibition takes staff with passion, creativity and vision, and a great selection of objects too!

Our new centre will answer questions about forensics, conservation and biodiversity.

A book on squat lobsters co-edited by the Museum’s Dr Shane Ahyong has won the Whitley award for best invertebrate natural history book.

The 20th anniversary in June 2012 of the Mabo decision overturning terra nullius in Australia has justifiably been marked and celebrated.

Our Alexander the Great exhibition is about to launch. What are we offering for mobile devices?

This intriguing little booklet, published in 1924 is part of the Melbourne Ward collection in the Australian Museum Research Library.

What have we been up to on Facebook and Twitter? Online Producer Michael Hugill cuts out the stats and pastes in the more interesting social media stories (in a picture book format no less).

While browsing the uncatalogued material left to the Australian Museum Research Library by naturalist Mel Ward, a scrappy, dirty little volume came to light...

What is the Internet of Things and what does it mean for museums?

Sometimes, items in a specialist library collection might seem to veer a little off-topic...

The latest research from Google throws up some surprises ... and some exciting opportunities! 

The mid nineteenth century was a fascinating time when science and religion were of equal, and not always conflicting, importance in explaining the wonders of the world.

Charles Ledgers' 19th century vision for an expansive alpaca wool industry was a long time coming.

Sydney Water Streamwatch program is moving to the Australian Museum.

Sometimes the most ordinary-looking books house hidden treasures.