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Explore podcast episode 4: The discovery of new species
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/explore-podcast-ep-4-discovery-of-new-species/

In the final episode of Explore season one, we head out into the field to discover how the Australian Museum’s Chief Scientist Professor Kris Helgen and palaeontologist Dr Patrick Smith identify new species, and what it means to add new branches to the Tree of Life.

Published 03 May 2022

AMRI Explore podcast
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
Recording absence records on the FrogID app
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/absence-records-frogid-app/

The FrogID app now includes the ability to let us know when no frogs are calling - an ‘absence’ or ‘null’ record, adding scientific value to the FrogID dataset.

Published 31 May 2022
Bones of contention
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/bones-of-contention/

In a fierce rivalry surpassed only by rugby players, Australian waters are home to creatures that are not seen in Aotearoa New Zealand. Or . . . are they? Cephalopod expert, Dr Mandy Reid at the Australian Museum, explores further.

Published 17 June 2022
The Talbot Oration: Inspiring Visions for a Climate Solution
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/talbot-oration-2022/

Author and social researcher Rebecca Huntley explores how images can hold the solution to a better climate future in the Australian Museum’s Talbot Oration.

Published 16 June 2022

audio recording climate change Talbot
News from LIRS: Learning from the cleaners and their clients
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/news-from-lirs-learning-from-the-cleaners-and-their-clients/

Each month, a selected blog from Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation (LIRRF) is featured at the AM. LIRRF supports scientific research & education at the AM’s Lizard Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. This month, we feature: Learning from the cleaners and their clients.

Published 20 June 2022
Unravelling the frog diversity of Gondwanan rainforests
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/unravelling-the-frog-diversity-of-gondwanan-rainforests/

Continuing research in rainforests of northern New South Wales and southern Queensland has recently resulted in the scientific description of two unique frog species.

Published 24 June 2022
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
News from LIRS: Octopus pair at Lizard Island
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/news-from-lirs-octopus-pair-at-lizard-island/

Each month, a selected blog from Lizard Island Reef Research Foundation (LIRRF) is featured at the AM. LIRRF supports scientific research & education at the AM’s Lizard Island Research Station on the Great Barrier Reef. This month, we feature: Octopus pair at Lizard Island.

Published 26 July 2022
Citizen science reveals the breeding seasons of frogs is longer in the city
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/frog-breeding-longer-in-city/

Human activity is causing frogs to breed earlier and for longer. What does this mean for the future of frogs?

Published 12 August 2022

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
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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 education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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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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