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Tahitian fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/tahiti/

In Tahiti, traditional stone fishing serves as a unifying activity for entire villages and, at times, entire islands.

Published 11 October 2023

Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Tahiti Pasifika
Federated States of Micronesia fish hook
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/federated-states-micronesia/

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is comprised of four states, Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap. Each state has its own unique traditional fishing practices.

Published 11 October 2023

Pacific Culture Federated States of Micronesia Pacific collection Wansolmoana Pasifika
Cultural collections
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/

Learn about First Nations cultural material in our collections and our engagement with communities to activate stories of living culture.

Published 11 October 2018

Pacific Culture Cultural collections International collections First Nations culture Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
AMplify ep 21: Live Night Talk on Asaro Mud Masks from Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amplify-ep-21-live-night-talk-on-asaro-mud-masks-from-papua-new-guinea/

A distinguished panel explore the cultural significance and museum acquisition of Asaro Mud Men Masks.

Published 03 November 2016

Pacific Culture blog Melanesia AMplify Asaro mud men podcast
Boat People: Mapping the Pacific 1769-70
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/boat-people-mapping-the-pacific-1769-70/

Tupaia and Cook - navigators from different cultures.

Published 31 January 2014

Pacific Culture blog Anthropology
Dion in the Solomons: The nine provinces and a special evening
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/dion-solomons-nine-provinces-special-evening/

Over 3500 performers and arts practitioners from across the Pacific are converging in Honiara, Solomon Islands, for the 11th Festival of the Pacific Arts. Our Collections Coordinator Dion Peita reports from Day 3...

Published 06 July 2012

Solomon Islands Pacific Culture blog
Making land work?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/making-land-work/

Two pieces of sandalwood from Vanuatu provide a key for understanding the cultural ties between indigenous people and their land.

Published 25 February 2013

Pacific Culture Explore blog
Australian South Sea Islander Recognition Week: An interview with Emelda Davis and Dr Sonya Pearce
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/south-sea-islander-recognition-week-emelda-davis-sonya-pearce/

Last week the Pasifika team were fortunate enough to sit with Sydney City Councillor, Emelda Davis, and Dr Sonya Pearce to hear their stories and celebrate the Australian South Sea Islander story: 175 years ago, to now and well into the future.

Published 25 August 2022

First Nations Pacific Culture Pasifika
Papua New Guinea Independence Day: An Interview with Wap-hill Imbun
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/papua-new-guinea-independence-day/

As an acknowledgement of Papua New Guinea's 47th year of Independence, we had the honour of interviewing Wap-hill Imbun, a Papua New Guinean- Australian.

Published 21 September 2022

First Nations Pacific Culture Pasifika
Tokelauan fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/tokelau/

Tokelauans are master Tautai (fishermen). They maintain traditional fishing practices that are deeply connected to their atoll environment, lunar calendar and fish migration patterns.

Published 10 October 2023

Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Pasifika Tokelau

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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