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Gilbert Percy Whitley
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/gilbert-percy-whitley/

A life time's work: 500 papers, 5 books, 37,000 fish specimens collected and 320 new species identified.

Published 16 June 2017

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History of the Exhibition and Preparation Department
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/history-of-the-exhibition-and-preparation-department/

The Australian Museum has long been known for its diverse and fascinating exhibitions.

Published 27 February 2014

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Elsie Bramell
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/elsie-bramell/

Elsie Bramell was the first female anthropologist to be employed by the Australian Museum in the 1930s.

Published 26 September 2013

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Committee men and elected trustees 1852-1977
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/committee-men-and-elected-trustees-1852-1977/

From 'Rare and Curious Specimens', Appendices.

Published 18 January 2013

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Case Study: La Perouse 2002
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/restricted-collections-repatriation/case-study-la-perouse-2002/

Ancestral and sacred material from La Perouse was of scientific interest, but the wishes of First Nations people take precedence.

Published 04 December 2012

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Water properties
https://australian.museum/get-involved/citizen-science/streamwatch/water-catchment/streamwatch-water-properties/

Water has unique properties.

Published 07 October 2015
Blenny on the Rocks
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/blenny-on-the-rocks/

Meet Alticus monochrus, a species of Indian Ocean amphibious blenny.

Published 23 November 2012
Dr Desmond John Gerald Griffin, Director 1976-1998
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/dr-desmond-john-gerald-griffin-director-1976-1998/

Director of the Australian Museum for 22 years, Des Griffin believed firmly in the educational role of museums.

Published 07 February 2013

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The water cycle
https://australian.museum/get-involved/citizen-science/streamwatch/water-catchment/streamwatch-the-water-cycle/

There is a fixed amount of water on earth and it is constantly moving from one place to another in a process called the water cycle.

Published 07 October 2015

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What is a catchment?
https://australian.museum/get-involved/citizen-science/streamwatch/streamwatch-what-is-a-catchment/

A catchment is an area of land, usually surrounded by mountains or hills, over which water flows and is collected.

Published 07 October 2015

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.

Special exhibition
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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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Wansolmoana

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

Permanent 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
Free entry
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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