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Unsettled: History-focus unit
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/unsettled-history/

Follow our unit to engage with the themes of Unsettled and critically examine our shared history through the objects, sources and evidence in the exhibition.

Published 27 May 2021

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural collections First Nations aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures cultural object history stage 4 stage 5
Measuring time
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/measuring-time/

Engage with this interactive string activity to help your students visualise the length of time First Nations peoples have been in Australia.

Published 27 May 2021

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures history
Garrigarrang conversation starters
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/cs-garrigarrang/

Use our Garrigarrang conversation starters for fun suggestions and prompts for how to engage with this exhibition.

Published 26 October 2021

First Nations Garrigarrang education resource
Barka: The Forgotten River unit
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/barka-unit/

Follow this unit to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Barka (Darling River).

Published 09 February 2023

creative arts science primary school stage 2 aboriginal and torres strait islander histories and cultures stage 3 sustainability First Nations Aboriginal art Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander unit
Bayala Nura: Yarning Country
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/bayala-nura-yarning-country/

Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through a rich diversity of objects and fascinating stories of living culture.

Published 16 May 2018

First Nations Cultural collections Indigenous Australia permanent exhibition
Garrigarrang: Sea Country
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/garrigarrang-sea-country/

From the Sydney Basin to Torres Strait, discover and celebrate the rich cultures of Australia’s Salt Water People, who for tens of thousands of years have lived and flourished on Garrigarrang nura – sea country.

Published 16 May 2018

Cultural collections First Nations Indigenous Australia permanent exhibition
Spark
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/spark/

Learn about cutting-edge technologies and time-tested approaches created by Australian innovators to protect our planet.

Published 13 May 2021

technology science innovation climate change First Nations
Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/bilas/

This special exhibition showcased the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea.

Published 09 May 2023

Pacific collection First Nations Pasifika Bilas Body adornment
Crocodile Mask from the Torres Strait- E017339
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/the-crocodile-mask-from-torres-strait-e17339/

In the Torres Strait Islands turtle shell masks were worn for rituals and ceremonies. Masks represented ancestors and associated totems, frequently the crocodile.

Published 20 March 2015

First Nations Torres Straits
Kalti Paarti: Carved emu eggs
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/kalti-paarti-introduction/

Kalti Paarti is the practice of emu egg carving that depicts rich visual history through commemorating First Nations traditions and connection to animals and the land.

Published 11 March 2015

First Nations art emu

RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners.

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

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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