Blog archive:
Museullaneous

October 23 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Australia’s most mysterious historical figure – the legendary Ludwig Leichhardt.

Recruiting cadet taxidermists and scientific officers in 1891 - 'well educated lads' with 'a taste for natural history' wanted.

A ship's captain gets involved in citizen science.

Indigenous theatre, music and political activism in Australia through poster art from the 80s and 90s.

We've unlocked the cabinet and are releasing free digital versions of our magazines to the public.

Crocodile-like creatures roam the streets of St Peters while a volcano erupts over Narrabeen - just another day in Sydney, a long time ago.

Find out what we are working on now.

International Archives Day promotes the important work of archivists in organising, preserving and making records accessible.

Come crabbing with us on an expedition through Fiji, Hawaii, Cuba and the Atlantic coast of the USA…. all from the comfort of your couch!

DigiVol volunteers wearing their new colourful T shirts.

How much can be said about the process of putting some shells in a new box? Possibly more than you'd think!

The interest in Pinterest is not waning. What can Pinterest do for museums? What can museums do with Pinterest?

Who can a king trust? Elizabeth Baynham reveals who was closest to Alexander the Great.

Barkcloth paintings from the Museums collections highlight cultural tensions in West Papua, says Yvonne Carrillo-Huffman.

From Scientific Assistant to Deputy Director.