Blog archive: At the Museum
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Remembering our Anzacs
Australian Museum offers free entry to servicemen and women on Anzac Day
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Guillaume Rondelet (1507-1566), the grandfather of ichthyology who dissected his own son
The story of the author of the oldest book in the Australian Museum Research Library.
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Live at the AM: HumanNature 2018 - Bruce Pascoe
Bruce Pascoe’s ground-breaking research completely reconsiders the notion of pre-colonial Aboriginal Australians as hunter-gatherers.
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Live at the AM. HumanNature 2018 - Rob Nixon
Environmental martyrs put their bodies and lives on the line. Some activists remain anonymous, while others gain posthumous fame and power, their deaths becoming a rallying call for others to join the cause.
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New acquisition: a rare crocoite gemstone from the west coast of Tasmania
When mineral collectors hear Tasmania mentioned, they immediately think of crocoite!
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Story of a Legacy Gift: Patricia McDonald
The Australian Museum remembers Pat McDonald, Museum education pioneer from 1953 to 1988, who passed away on 11 November 2018 aged 89.
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Well (Tam)worth the effort!
Three days on the road later and we were still thrilled hearing how many students have added "scientist" to their list of dream jobs.
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Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: Noel Gordon
Software engineer Noel Gordon was part of the team that developed Google Maps. He recounts its development in conversation with AM Director and CEO Kim McKay.
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Podcast – Lunchtime Lecture Series: George Miller's enquiring spirit
Australian film legend George Miller shares extraordinary insights into his life and work in this conversation with AM Director and CEO Kim McKay.
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In pictures: The opening of Whales | Tohorā
Aboriginal and Maori Elders, community and staff came together to bless the exhibition and celebrate these majestic creatures.
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Podcast – Lunchtime Lecture Series: What makes Layne Beachley tick?
The inspiring Layne Beachley, seven-times world surfing champion, recorded live in conversation with AM Director Kim McKay.
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Interview: Competition judges on the role of nature photography and how you can win next year
A chat with Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 judges Stanley Breeden and David Evans.
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Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: Dick Smith
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
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Interactive map: Finalist images of the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018
Browse the interactive map showing the locations, species information and photographer statements for each of the 99 finalist images.
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Podcast – Lunchtime Lecture Series: Ita Buttrose
Listen to legendary Australian editor and feminist icon Ita Buttrose in conversation with AM Director Kim McKay.
