Blog archive: At the Museum
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At the Museum
Tyrannosaurs Timelapse: Articulation of a Dinosaur
A row of huge timber boxes from Canada, sitting at the back of our cavernous Gallery One, was the first sign that the beginning was nigh.
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When Mandy the Malacologist was Mobbed
Dr Mandy Reid recounts her first experience working in our Show & Tell room at Jurassic Lounge.
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A Night at the Museum
Our Foundation Food for Thought gala dinner was a huge success, raising nearly $70,000 to support our research into wildlife genetics.
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Supercroc Spruce-up
We had to give our Supercroc a makeover before we could send him out on tour.
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Grey-headed Flying Foxes in peril
The poor Grey-headed Flying Fox has been much maligned...
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Why do we collect?
Why do Museums have natural history collections? What would happen if we didn’t have them?
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Wildlife detectives
How does Australia protect its biodiversity from the illegal import of exotic species?
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Telling stories
People usually assume that museums are primarily collections of objects, but they are not, says Director Frank Howarth.
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Spiders Seek Spiders for Dinners, Lunches and Breakfasts
Believe it or not, our jumping spiders only eat other spiders. Can you help us feed them?
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Reflections on 2012 by Australian Museum Members
When we asked Members what they loved most about 2012 at the Australian Museum we were warmed by their lovely responses.
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Making a Great exhibition
Putting together an exhibition takes staff with passion, creativity and vision, and a great selection of objects too!
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Alexander the Great goes mobile
Our Alexander the Great exhibition is about to launch. What are we offering for mobile devices?
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A Deep Sea Proposal...
The Australian Museum holds special memories for all of us, but for Vicki and her new fiancé Dee-J, their memories will forever be just that little bit more special...
