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Survival and revival of the string figures of Yirrkala
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/survival-and-revival-of-the-string-figures-of-yirrkala/

String figures, or Matjka-wuma, are patterns or designs made on the hands with a loop of string.

Published 19 March 2015

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/cultural-objects/indigenous-australia-flags/

The Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag were designed to represent these groups of Indigenous Australians.

Published 27 June 2018

First Nations flag
Mervyn Bishop
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/mervyn-bishop/

The Sydney Elders portrait collection was taken by renowned Aboriginal photographer, Mervyn Bishop.

Published 28 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander photography
The returning Boomerang: how it flies
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-returning-boomerang-how-it-flies/

Observing returning boomerangs in flight is to enjoy a fascinating phenomenon of physics.

Published 03 February 2011

First Nations boomerang
Little Terns: caring for Country and each other
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/little-terns-caring-for-country/

Little Terns teach us the importance of supporting each other and caring for Country.

Published 10 May 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Estuary Burra
Bangu: Big Bats and Little Bats
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/big-bats-little-bats/

In Dhurga, one of many languages spoken by the First Nations Yuin people of the NSW South Coast, Bangu is the name for Bat.

Published 16 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bats Burra
Who’s who, Bangu: getting to know Microbats
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/getting-to-know-microbats/

Bats are the second biggest group of mammals in the world and scientists are still finding new species of little microbats today.

Published 16 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bats Burra
Climate change: how can I care for Country?
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/climate-change-caring-for-country/

Learn about some simple actions we can take to help support Country through climate change.

Published 16 June 2022

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Climate Change Burra
Ocean Currents
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/burra/ocean-currents/

Our Oceans are asking us to care about the animals who are eating, breathing and becoming sick from these pollutants before it’s too late.

Published 16 June 2022

Burra Climate Change First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ocean currents
Quan tâm đến đất Nước của chúng ta
https://australian.museum/learn/climate-change/climate-solutions/caring-for-country-vi/

Chúng ta là một phần của thiên nhiên. Đất nước này nuôi dưỡng chúng ta và tất cả chúng ta đều có trách nhiệm chăm sóc lại cho đất nước này .

Published 06 July 2022

First Nations climate change climate

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
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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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