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Contemporary toys made from recycled materials
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/contemporary-toys/

There are some interesting modern toys in the collection which are very different to those previously collected.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Dolls
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/indigenous-australian-dolls/

Dolls were used for amusement, but also as a way of showing how to care for young children and understand family groupings.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Bags, baskets and containers
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/bags-baskets-and-containers/

Bags, baskets and other small containers were commonly used by children.

Published 11 November 2018

weaving toy toys First Nations basket
Toy bows and arrows
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/aboriginal-toys/toy-boomerangs/

Toy bows and arrows were not common, but we have several examples of these in our collection.

Published 11 November 2018

First Nations toys toy
Curator in conversation: Unsettled virtual tour
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/curator-unsettled-virtual-tour/

Explore the new immersive Unsettled virtual experience and join First Nations curator Dr Mariko Smith as she guides attendees through the virtual tour and provides insights into the ins and outs of developing this powerful exhibition.

Published 20 September 2021

First Nations Unsettled
Ngalu Warrawi Marri (We Stand Strong)
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/ngalu-warrawi-marri/

This Reconciliation Week, come together for a free after-hours event at the Australian Museum featuring live music, workshops, tours and performances that celebrate and honour the ongoing resilience and reclamation of First Nations cultures.

Published 11 November 2021

First Nations music
Diary of a Freedom Rider - What is the Freedom Ride?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/diary-of-a-freedom-rider-what-is-the-freedom-ride/

Joining the 2015 commemorative Freedom Ride.

Published 19 February 2015

First Nations blog Social Justice protest
Our Global Neighbours: Albert Namatjira
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/our-global-neighbours-albert-namatjira/

Artist who "changed the face of Australia"

Published 16 December 2014

First Nations artist blog painting
Boomerangs
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/

Discover the diversity of boomerangs in the Museum's collection, and learn about these distinctive cultural objects.

Published 12 November 2018

First Nations boomerang
First Nations Lecture Series
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/first-nations-lecture-series/

Listen to talks exploring the stories and pioneering work of First Nations trailblazers and visionaries.

Published 14 July 2021

First Nations lectures podcast

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
Open daily

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