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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
Pasifika Pride: A Talanoa with Tommy Misa
https://australian.museum/inside-out/pride-light/pasifika/

What does it mean to be Pasifika and Queer in contemporary Australia? Samoan-Australian Fa'afafine Artist, Tommy Misa, shares their unique view of the world: Who we were, who we are and where we’re going.

Published 15 February 2023

WorldPride Pasifika
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

First Nations Wansolmoana Pacific collection Pasifika
Wansolmoana conversation starters
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/first-nations-learning-resources/cs-wansolmoana/

Use our Wansolmoana conversation starters for fun suggestions and prompts for how to engage with this exhibition.

Published 24 October 2023

Wansolmoana Pasifika education resource
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
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
Sāmoan fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/samoa/

Faʻasāmoa, the Sāmoan way, is central to preserving the cultural identity of fishing across the islands.

Published 10 October 2023

Sāmoa Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Pasifika
Niuean fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/niue/

Learn how Niuean's have developed specific methods to fish in sustainable and accessible ways to maintain cultural fishing practices.

Published 10 October 2023

Pacific Culture Pacific collection Wansolmoana Niue Pasifika

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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