Blog archive:
At the Museum

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

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

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

Listen to legendary Australian editor and feminist icon Ita Buttrose in conversation with AM Director Kim McKay.

Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2018 finalist Justin Gilligan reveals his process and the stories behind the images.

The traditions of Pacific craftsmanship endure in the work of Hawaiian master Rick Makanaaloha Kia'imeaokekanaka San Nicolas.

This NAIDOC Week we celebrate the contributions of Joyce Clague, the first Aboriginal person to join the Australian Museum Trust.

You probably know how to say "hello" in French – but do you know the word in Sydney language?

Members from the Kwaio community in the Solomon Islands have treated Museum visitors to a performance of traditional dance and song. 

Today the AM was delighted to welcome the Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Hon. Manasseh Sogavare and his wife Madam Emmy Sogavare.

Indigenous Elders recently led a cleansing ceremony in the historic Long Gallery, marking a new beginning in the space.

Sisters Helena and Harriet Scott documented the butterflies and botany of NSW in exquisite detail, but their path was not without struggle.

Our arachnid guru tells us how and why we are milking spiders for thier venom live in Spiders - Alive & Deadly.

Live at the AM, award-winning photographer Luke Tsharke discusses the joys and risks of the getting the perfect shot.

Listen to the live recording of the 2016 AMRI Address and Lecture delivered by Professor Mary O'Kane, NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer.