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Ethel King's Snake Watercolours
https://australian.museum/about/history/stories/ethel-kings-snake-watercolours/

A collection of watercolours by Ethel King for the 'Snakes of Australia' book by J.R. Kinghorn.

Published 12 November 2010

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Cosmetic surgery
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/cosmetic-surgery/

Cosmetic surgery is a type of plastic surgery which changes the normal physical features people are born with. Plastic surgery also includes medical reconstructive surgery which repairs physical damage to the body or genetic abnormalities.

Published 26 October 2010

body art past exhibitions
Corsetry - Shaping the waist
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/corsetry-shaping-the-waist/

The shaping of the waist, through belting, corseting, girdling or hiding its natural curve, has long held universal interest. What is considered an acceptable shape for the torso is intimately tied up with cultural aesthetics, discipline and social status.

Published 27 October 2010

body art past exhibitions
Henna
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/henna/

Henna is a dye made from a flowering plant, Lawsonia inermis, to dye skin, hair and fingernails. It has been used for thousands of years across many cultures as an important part of ceremonys and rituals.

Published 26 October 2010

body art past exhibitions
Paint up - Aboriginal Dance
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/body-art/paint-up-aboriginal-dance/

Many Aboriginal communities have been painting their bodies for thousands of years. For these communities, body painting is not necessarily just about visual artistic creativity, it relates to conventions, laws and religion.

Published 26 October 2010

body art past exhibitions
Tiny stingray-shaped animal
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/tiny-stingray/

This is a curious find common in backyards and bushland, but can you identify it?

Published 05 January 2011

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Life Histories of NSW Marine and Estuarine Fishes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/life-histories-of-nsw-marine-and-estuarine-fishes/

In NSW, we know the life histories and habitat requirements for few species. It is the goal of this project to help fill those gaps. In short, this project involves systematic, ecological and behavioural research.

Published 26 November 2010
Systematics Of Fish Larvae And Use Of Fish Ontogeny In Phylogenetic Analysis
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/systematics-of-fish-larvae-and-use-of-fish-ontogeny-in-phylogenetic-analysis/

Because larvae differ so much from adults (the analogy with caterpillars and butterflies is appropriate), they are difficult to identify.

Published 14 April 2011
Volunteer experiences
https://australian.museum/get-involved/volunteer/stories/

Discover some of the experiences shared by museum volunteers.

Published 30 October 2018
Two Museums and a Garden Palace
https://australian.museum/about/history/two-museums-and-a-garden-palace/

The push for a new technology museum in Sydney was integral to the Museum's involvement with the 1879 Sydney International Exhibition.

Published 09 August 2016

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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
Open daily

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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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