Blog archive:
At the Museum

Raising over $400,000 in support of the Australian Museum’s iconic Birds of Australia Gallery, the annual Australian Museum Foundation’s Gala Dinner, Night at the Museum, took place on Thursday 16 October 2025.

Presented as part of the Unfinished Business exhibition, the installation, ‘Not fit for purpose’, by Uncle John offers a striking reflection on the systemic inequities within Australia’s disability support systems.

An engaging discussion with a panel of experts about the Birds of Australia

Logan Metcalfe, Pasifika Collections Officer at the Australian Museum, reflects on Māori New Year celebration, Te wa hou o Matariki me Puanga that marks stellar renewal.

Sydney University students are the first to explore conservation pioneer David Fleay’s collections in the Australian Museum’s Archives. In this blog, they describe their project to solve a platypus mystery.

The Hon Matt Kean, Chair of The Climate Change Authority, took to the stage as the 2025 Talbot Oration speaker, bringing his bold vision on climate action to the forefront.

Peruvian experts share their insights into archaeological discoveries, and their understanding of art, identity and spirituality.

Explore the relationship between the heavens and Earth with world-renowned astronomer, Professor Fred Watson AM, in this fascinating discussion hosted by Professor Anthony Burke.

Learn more about Peru's astounding biodiversity and how it informs our understanding of life, death and culture; in this discussion with experts in science and history.

Professor Shane Ahyong and Julie Ellmers to lead Australian Museum Research Institute (AMRI).

Today the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum in Hawaii announced that Professor Kristofer Helgen has been appointed as its new President and CEO.

The Australian Museum (AM) announced today that Chief Experience Officer Russell Briggs will leave the AM on July 11, 2025, stepping away from full-time work to pursue consulting opportunities.

Four paintings from the Australian Museum Balinese Collection are currently on display at AGNSW alongside a short film by Balinese-Australian artist Leyla Stevens.

The world of science and conservation is mourning the loss of Professor Frank Talbot AM, a renowned marine biologist and former Director of the Australian Museum and Smithsonian Natural History Museum, who died last night aged 94 years.

On the 150th anniversary of his unceremonious ejection from the Australian Museum, Gerard Krefft's legacy is honoured in a fascinating discussion and hosted by renowned journalist and author Peter Fitzsimons.