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Australian film legend George Miller shares extraordinary insights into his life and work in this conversation with AM Director and CEO Kim McKay.

Aboriginal and Maori Elders, community and staff came together to bless the exhibition and celebrate these majestic creatures.

Australian Museum Director and CEO Kim McKay AO has led the transformation of the nation’s first museum into one of the world's pre-eminent natural history and cultural institutions. Hear her in conversation and Q&A with Tracey Holmes

Aussie Entomologists converged on Alice Springs last month to share their research and learn more about just how important insects are...

The inspiring Layne Beachley, seven-times world surfing champion, recorded live in conversation with AM Director Kim McKay.

AMRI staff use DNA to uncover some of the mystery surrounding the diet and behaviour of the Smalltooth Cookiecutter Shark.

A chat with Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 judges Stanley Breeden and David Evans.

Study by the AM compared genesis of rubies from two continents at first International Mineralogical Association meeting held in Australia

A short visit with the Australian Museum Herpetology team was the latest step in our long-term collaboration.

Listen to Sydney born Dick Smith, adventurer, businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, political activist and 1986 Australian of the Year, in conversation with our Director and CEO Kim McKay AO

The Australian Museum education team welcome more than 47,000 students through the door each year for self-guided and educator-led programs.

The Australian Museum's trailblazing digitisation program hits the 1 million-mark. 

Browse the interactive map showing the locations, species information and photographer statements for each of the 99 finalist images.

There’s a proverb about repairing lightbulbs that works well for rare beetles too: "many hands make light work".

Defining, grouping and naming stag beetle species has turned out to be difficult but fun.