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Greater Bird of Paradise
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/greater-bird-of-paradise/

Greater Bird of Paradise, Scientific name: Paradisaea apoda

Published 24 March 2011

Birds Birds of Paradise Paradisaea apoda Greater Bird of Paradise
Lesser Bird of Paradise
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/lesser-bird-of-paradise/

Lesser Bird of Paradise, Scientific name: Paradisaea minor

Published 24 March 2011

Birds Birds of Paradise Paradisaea minor Lesser Bird of Paradise
Black Sicklebill
https://australian.museum/about/history/exhibitions/birds-of-paradise/black-sicklebill/

Black Sicklebill, Bird of Paradise

Published 24 March 2011

Birds Black Sicklebill Birds of Paradise Epimachus fastuosus
Wedge-tailed Eagle
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/wedge-tailed-eagle/

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is Australia's largest living bird of prey and one of the largest eagles in the world.

Published 13 September 2018

Birds Gould publication
Barn Owl
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/barn-owl/

Subspecies of the Barn Owl are found on every continent in the world except Antarctica.

Published 09 May 2011

Birds Gould publication
Australian Ringneck
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/australian-ringneck/

In Western Australia, these parrots are known as Twenty Eights, from the contact call - a whistled 'twen-ty-eight' - of Australian Ringnecks in the forests of the south-west.

Published 27 July 2018

Birds Gould publication
Swift Parrot
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/swift-parrot/

The Swift Parrot migrates between Tasmania and the Australian mainland each year to breed.

Published 10 August 2022

Birds Gould publication
Tasmanian Thornbill
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/tasmanian-thornbill/

Reverend Thomas J. Ewing (d.1876) for whom this bird is named was the headmaster of the Queen's Orphan Schools, Tasmania. John Gould (who first described the bird) stayed with Rev. Ewing during his visit to Tasmania in 1838-39.

Published 28 July 2023

Birds bird
Spotted Harrier
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/spotted-harrier/

The Spotted Harrier is a slim bodied raptor with an owl-like facial disc, and long tail.

Published 28 February 2023

Birds Gould publication
Norfolk Island Kaka
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/norfolk-island-kaka/

The Norfolk Island Kaka had grey-brown on the crown and nape, with yellow to orange on the cheeks.

Published 28 February 2023

Birds Gould publication

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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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
10am - 4.30pm

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Wansolmoana

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

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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