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My reflections from the Co-curation and the Public History of Science Workshop
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/my-reflections-from-the-co-curation-and-the-public-history-of-science-workshop/

What did I conclude from the Co-curation and the Public History of Science Workshop at the Science Museum, London? Well, organisational change is hard, so I'll share some of my learning that relates to the new ways of working given the online world. It's relevant to co-curation as the way th

Published 25 October 2010
QR Codes at the Museum
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/qr-codes/

This week at the Australian Museum we have decided to go down the QR Code lane and place some extra interaction on a few of the Museum's favourite specimens.

Published 21 October 2010

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Quest for the perfect indoor pinhole camera
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/quest-for-the-perfect-indoor-pinhole-camera/

How do you create a pinhole camera that can be used inside a room with no windows or natural light and have the ability to demonstrate its own workings?

Published 12 October 2010

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Candiru - careful where you go...
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/candiru-careful-where-you-go-/

Over the years quite a few people have asked me about the Candiru. Is it really true that this fish can end up inside the bladder of an unfortunate person who urinates in the wrong stream?

Published 12 September 2010

Ichthyology blog parasite fish
Psychedelic frogfish makes a splash
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/psychedelic-frogfish-makes-a-splash/

In 2009, colleagues at the University of Washington, created quite a stir when they described a new species of frogfish from Indonesia. The fish goes by the scientific name Histiophryne psychedelica. When you watch the movie you'll probably agree that psychedelica is

Published 08 September 2010
Students speak for biodiversity
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/students-speak-for-biodiversity/

As part of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity180 students from 11 high schools gave oral presentations about their biodiversity learning projects in the theatre at the Australian Museum.

Published 08 September 2010

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Do museum shops need to know about Web 2.0 and social media?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/do-museum-shops-need-to-know-about-web-20-and-social-media/

Well, probably yes which is why I've been asked to run a mini-workshop on this stuff at the Museum Shops Association 2010 Conference on 9 September. If I was a museum shop manager what would I need to know about social media and Web 2.0? Find some answers and other resources on this page

Published 15 August 2011

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Common and Standard Names
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/common-and-standard-names/

Someone asked me about the difference between common and standard names. The video covers this topic and more.

Published 04 September 2013

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The exciting life of Anglerfishes
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-exciting-life-of-anglerfishes/

Ichthyology Collection Manager, Mark McGrouther, talks about deepsea anglerfishes.

Published 04 October 2011

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Kids Teaching Kids - Solutions in the Works
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/kids-teaching-kids-solutions-in-the-works/

Kids Teaching Kids is an amazing program that places environmental solutions to kids, "our future." One of the founders of this program argued that famous phrase we have all heard when we were young "you are the future" with the question "why can't I be the futur

Published 15 August 2011

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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