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The Boomerang is Curved to Fly
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/boomerangs/the-boomerang-is-curved-to-fly/

The technological secret of the boomerang is not its curve.

Published 04 February 2011

First Nations boomerang
New acquisition: The Kimberley boab nut collection
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/kimberley-boab-nut-collection/

The Kimberley boab nut collection, newly acquired by Australian Museum, documents the practices, life events and stories of the people of the Kimberley region.

Published 03 May 2022

First Nations Explore
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Sāmoa’s Independence
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/celebrating-60th-anniversary-samoas-independence/

The Australian Museum celebrates alongside Sāmoans as they celebrate 60 years of independence on the 1st of June 2022.

Published 01 June 2022

First Nations Pacific Culture Sāmoa
Happy Independence Day Kiribati
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/happy-independence-day-kiribati/

The Australian Museum celebrates alongside Kiribati as they celebrate Independence Day on 12 July.

Published 12 July 2022

First Nations Pacific Culture Sāmoa
baya-ngara: read/speak knowledge
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/baya-ngara-readspeak-knowledge/

Native Legends is considered the earliest published piece of writing by an Aboriginal author.

Published 05 March 2018

First Nations Ngarrindjeri Blog
Looking back to move forward: traditional knowledge and genetics informs threatened species management
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/looking-back-to-move-forward-traditional-knowledge-and-genetics-informs-threatened-species-management/

Knowledge from traditional owners and modern genetics has enabled improved management of the black-footed rock-wallaby in South Australia

Published 14 February 2018

First Nations genetics AMRI Blog
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collection
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/atsi-collection/

Discover the richness and diversity of cultural material and objects in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collection.

Published 11 October 2018

Aboriginal First Nations Torres Straits collection
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Language Resources in Archives and Library Collections
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/research-library/guides/first-nations-languages-guide/

Discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language resources in the Australian Museum Archives and Research Library.

Published 10 February 2020

archives Aboriginal Cultural collections Indigenous languages First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research library
The Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association (A.A.P.A.)
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/aapa/

The first united all Aboriginal political organisation to form in Australia was the Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association (A.A.P.A.).

Published 15 April 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander politics
Brewarrina Boy
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/sydney-elders/brewarrina-boy/

For many Indigenous artists, to take up photography as an art form was often a conscious move to counter this history of the medium.

Published 27 May 2020

First Nations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander photography

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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