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George Ernest ‘Chinese’ Morrison
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/trailblazers/george-ernest-chinese-morrison/

George Ernest ‘Chinese’ Morrison’s an extraordinary adventurer.

Published 26 November 2015

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Emily Creaghe
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Sometimes referred to as Australia’s first female outback explorer.

Published 08 December 2015

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John McDouall Stuart
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The first known European explorer to have successfully crossed the Australian continent from south to north and back again.

Published 27 November 2015

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Jesse Martin OAM
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In 1999, Jesse became the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo, non-stop, and unassisted.

Published 27 November 2015

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Kay Cottee AO
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First woman to sail solo, unassisted and nonstop around the world.

Published 27 November 2015

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Bungaree
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Born among the heathland, beaches and rainforest pockets of Broken Bay on the New South Wales Central Coast.

Published 14 January 2016

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Tim Jarvis AM
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Re-enacted the Antarctic journeys of Douglas Mawson and Ernest Shackleton.

Published 27 November 2015

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William Bligh
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Navigated a tiny vessel a distance of 5800 kilometres, charting part of the north-east coast of Australia along the way.

Published 27 November 2015

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Greg Mortimer OAM
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The first Australian to reach the summits of Mount Everest and K2 in the Himalaya, and mounts Vinson and Minto in Antarctica.

Published 19 April 2016

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Abel Janszoon Tasman
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The first European to discover Tasmania and confirm Australia as an island continent.

Published 12 January 2016

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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
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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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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO^® brick worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO^® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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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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