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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
AMplify: Episode 9, Keren Ruki
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amplify-episode-9-keren-ruki/

This week, CEO and Executive Director Kim McKay speaks with Creative Producer, Keren Ruki about the significance of the Pacific Collections.

Published 23 May 2016

Pacific collection Episode9 AMplify podcast
Pacific Youth Reconnection Project Wins Crime and Violence Prevention Merit Award
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/pacific-youth-merit-award/

It's not every day that the Australian Museum is recognized as an institution working towards crime prevention in NSW.

Published 19 March 2014

Pacific collection blog
Vanuatu’s 40th Independence anniversary, ASSI’s 25th anniversary and the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/vanuatu-40th-independence-anniversary/

The Australian Museum now has links with Australian South Sea Islanders - ASSI (Port Jackson) - and decades of close links with Vanuatu, signified especially since its 1981 repatriation of the large now-famous Efate Island slit drum given in recognition of 1980 Independence.

Published 18 August 2020

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Pacific Collection
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/

The Kingdom of Tonga is a monarchy located in the South Pacific, and the Australian Museum is the caretaker of 582 Tongan cultural objects known as Koloa Faka-Tonga, which hold traditional and ceremonial significance, and are ranked according to their value and function in Tongan society.

Published 11 October 2018

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Wansolmoana
https://australian.museum/visit/whats-on/wansolmoana/

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

Published 26 September 2023

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Tahitian Taumi - Warrior’s Breastplates
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/tahitian-taumi-warriors-breastplates/

Gorgets collected by Captain James Cook during his three voyages to the Pacific Islands.

Published 01 December 2017

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Waitangi Day and the Australian Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/maori/waitangi-day-and-the-australian-museum/

To celebrate this significant day, the AM is proud to share some of its 1000 Maori ethnographic objects

Published 04 February 2016

Pacific collection Pacific Culture New Zealand Maori
Nau mai Haere mai ki te maumahara koutou te ra o Waitangi
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/waitangi-day-2022/

This Waitangi Day, the Australian Museum celebrates Maori culture and artistry by looking at some of the Aotearoan objects on display.

Published 04 February 2022

Pacific collection Pasifika Maori
Spirit Faces
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/melanesian/spirit-faces/

Across cultures and history, the face has been bestowed with incredible importance and power. Faces have been used to express cultural and spiritual beliefs, create identities and transform personalities.

Published 16 June 2012

Pacific collection Melanesia mask

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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