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Western Parotia
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/western-parotia/

Western Parotia, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

Parotia sefilata birds Western Parotia birds of paradise
Trumpet Manucode
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/trumpet-manucode/

Trumpet Manucode, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

birds Phonygammus keraudrenii Trumpet Manucode birds of paradise
Crinkle-collared Manucode
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/crinkle-collared-manucode/

Crinkle-collared Manucode, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

birds Crinkle-collared Manucode Manucodia chalybatus birds of paradise
Glossy-mantled Manucode
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/glossy-mantled-manucode/

Glossy-mantled Manucode, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

birds Glossy-mantled Manucode Manucodia ater birds of paradise
John Gould's documents of extinction
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/goulds-documents-of-extinction/

John Gould wrote many warnings about the potential extinction of Australian species. Ironically his collectors were killing thousands of birds and mammals all over the world to send to him for identification and illustration.

Published 12 February 2021

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Save our owls
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/save-our-owls/

The Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua), one of Australia's iconic birds, is currently listed as vulnerable in NSW with only 20-30 mating pairs in the Sydney region.

Published 15 August 2011

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Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/twelve-wired-bird-of-paradise/

Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise, Scientific name: Seleucidis melanoleuca

Published 24 March 2011

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Pale-billed Sicklebill
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/pale-billed-sicklebill/

Pale-billed Sicklebill, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

birds pale-billed sicklebill Drepanornsis bruijnii birds of paradise
Magnificent Riflebird
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/magnificent-riflebird/

Magnificent Riflebird, Birds of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

birds Ptiloris magnificus Magnificent Riflebird birds of paradise
King of Saxony Bird of Paradise
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/king-of-saxony-bird-of-paradise/

King of Saxony Bird of Paradise, Scientific name: Pteridophora alberti

Published 24 March 2011

birds King of Saxony Bird of Paradise Pteridophora alberti birds of paradise

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
Opening Saturday 10 May

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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