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Leaf games from Yuendumu
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/leaf-game/

In Yuendumu in the Northern Territory leaves are used in a leaf game.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys games toy
The Hedley and McCulloch Collection: Torres Strait 1907
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/the-headley-and-mcculloch-collection-torres-strait-1907/

Between 29 August and 4 October 1907 Charles Hedley and Alan R. McCulloch collected 167 objects, mostly from Mer (Murray Island), Torres Strait.

Published 29 November 2018

First Nations Torres Straits
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
Curator in conversation: Unsettled virtual tour
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/curator-unsettled-virtual-tour/

Explore the new immersive Unsettled virtual experience and join First Nations curator Dr Mariko Smith as she guides attendees through the virtual tour and provides insights into the ins and outs of developing this powerful exhibition.

Published 20 September 2021

First Nations Unsettled
Learning language in GADI
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/learning-language-in-gadi/

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

Published 07 March 2018

First Nations Gadigal Gadi blog
Cleansing Ceremony marks new beginning for Westpac Long Gallery
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/cleansing-ceremony-marks-new-beginning-for-westpac-long-gallery/

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

Published 03 August 2017

First Nations Westpac Long Gallery events blog
Podcast – Lunchtime Conversation Series: John Maynard on Charles Perkins
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/lunchtime-lecture-john-maynard-charles-perkins/

Professor John Maynard discusses the life and work of Charles Perkins with Kim McKay.

Published 17 October 2019

Lunchtime Conversation Series events First Nations Lunchtime lecture podcast

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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