Blog archive:
At the Museum

Experience the award-winning eco-poetry of Craig Santos Perez from the University of Hawaiʻi, as he reflects on the vital role of Pacific literature in the environmental movements of Oceania.

Lesley Green (University of Cape Town) considers how environmentalism squares with anti-racism and social justice in the sourcing of `green’ commodities from the sands of South Africa.

The Purple House is a home away from home for First Nations dialysis patients.

From the discovery of sucking lice species to the creation of a chemical ‘e-nose’ to detect illegal wildlife trade, the AM’s collections contain limitless potential.

Australian Museum offers free entry to servicemen and women on Anzac Day

The story of the author of the oldest book in the Australian Museum Research Library.

Bruce Pascoe’s ground-breaking research completely reconsiders the notion of pre-colonial Aboriginal Australians as hunter-gatherers.

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.

When mineral collectors hear Tasmania mentioned, they immediately think of crocoite!

The Australian Museum remembers Pat McDonald, Museum education pioneer from 1953 to 1988, who passed away on 11 November 2018 aged 89.

Three days on the road later and we were still thrilled hearing how many students have added "scientist" to their list of dream jobs.

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.

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.

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