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Growing Old in Eora Country
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/growing-old-in-eora-country/

An essay to coincide with the Sydney Elders exhibition, written by Aboriginal Curator Djon Mundine.

Published 30 June 2014

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Rover's Legacy
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/conservation/explore-rovers-legacy/

An early painting by one of Australia's most important artists needs some expert TLC, says the Museum's Gráinne Murphy.

Published 05 March 2012

Explore materials conservation
Leo Fleischmann Visiting Fellowship in Pacific Islands Arts and Material Culture
https://australian.museum/get-involved/amri/awards-fellowships/leo-fleischmann-fellowship-pacific-islands-arts/

The Leo Fleischmann Fellowship offers researchers up to $2,500 to conduct research on the art and material culture of the Pacific region.

Published 25 September 2018
Amphibian research and conservation in Southeast Asia
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/herpetology/amphibian-research-and-conservation-in-southeast-asia/

A staggering one-third of all amphibian species are threatened with extinction. In Southeast Asia, amphibians have been largely overlooked.

Published 27 August 2016

frog Southeast Asia amphibian
The Scott Lepidoptera collection
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/scott-sisters/the-scott-lepidoptera-collection/

The Australian Museum has hundreds of moths and butterflies donated in the 1860s by Alexander Walker Scott and his daughters Helena and Harriet. These were collected during their research for AW Scott's two-volume book Australian Lepidoptera and their Transformations.

Published 18 August 2011
Where There's Prey
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/where-theres-prey/

For many years now, possums have been on the increase in Sydney suburbs … but until recently, not followed by their predators.

Published 30 September 2011
A Whale of a Story
https://australian.museum/about/history/stories/a-whale-of-a-story/

Suspended above the College Street entrance for 100 years, the Museum's largest specimen is hard to miss.

Published 21 September 2018

archives wild planet Whale
Harriet and Helena: The Scott sisters
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/scott-sisters/harriet-and-helena-the-scott-sisters/

The "picturesque pursuits" of two female colonial artists have taken on a contemporary role unimagined during the original execution of their exquisite works more than 150 years ago. Archivist Rose Docker reveals the extraordinary work of the Scott sisters.

Published 11 October 2011
Textiles in Torajan Funerals
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/indonesia/textiles-in-torajan-funerals/

Death is a gradual process by which the spirit travels to puya, the Island of Souls. The funeral is to assist in this journey and some textiles symbolise a pathway to puya.

Published 25 July 2011
Torajan ceremonial textiles
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/indonesia/torajan-ceremonial-textiles/

The Toraja make their own textiles, and hand-woven cloths are an essential part of their traditions. Every family group posseses a set of sacred cloths, which are used at ceremonies.

Published 25 July 2011

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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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

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Surviving Australia

Discover Australia's most fascinating creatures, from the deadly redback spider and revered bull shark, to ancient giant wombats and fanged kangaroos.

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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
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10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
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Open daily

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