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Possum skin cloaks then and now – same same but different
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/possum-skin-cloaks-then-and-now/

Revitalisation of Possum Cloak knowledges and practices as a living legacy in community, is a notable historically significant cultural regeneration phenomenon of our times.

Published 25 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander possums skin Possums
Tear It Down
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/tear-it-down/

How do we deal with false, constructed histories? 2020 is being used to commemorate the “discovery” of Australia by Lieutenant (best known as Captain) James Cook. Aboriginal people engage with what this means for our history.

Published 25 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander statue
2011 Australian Museum Eureka Prize winners
https://australian.museum/get-involved/eureka-prizes/eureka-prizes-archive/2011-eureka-prize-winners/

27 individuals and teams recognised across the categories of Research & Innovation, Leadership, Science Communication, School Science and a special People's Choice Award.

Published 17 November 2023

Eureka Prizes
Deaths in custody: What can museums do to effect change?
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/deaths-in-custody-what-can-museums-do/

Museums have the power to set the agenda.

Published 10 June 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander death
2018 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes finalists
https://australian.museum/get-involved/eureka-prizes/eureka-prizes-archive/2018-eureka-prizes-finalists/

47 entries were shortlisted for 16 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes in 2018.

Published 08 July 2020

Eureka Prizes
1990 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes winners
https://australian.museum/get-involved/eureka-prizes/eureka-prizes-archive/1990-eureka-prize-winners/

Congratulations to the inaugural Australian Museum Eureka Prizes winners.

Published 26 August 2020
1991 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes winners
https://australian.museum/get-involved/eureka-prizes/eureka-prizes-archive/1991-eureka-prize-winners/

Congratulations to the 1991 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes winners.

Published 26 August 2020
First Nations watercraft culture
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/watercraft-culture/

Dr Mariko Smith is a Yuin woman with Japanese heritage, First Nations Collections & Engagement Manager at the Australian Museum, and Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney.

Published 02 October 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander canoe
Finding dead birds
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/donations/finding-dead-birds/

The Australian Museum welcomes donations by the public of birds found dead. This is a major source of specimen acquisition by the Museum.

Published 30 September 2020

donation dead bird bird
Cicada - Superfamily Cicadoidea
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/cicadas-superfamily-cicadoidea/

The drone of cicadas is one of Sydney's most recognisable sounds of summer.

Published 09 October 2020

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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