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Shorter jaws with smaller teeth
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/shorter-jaws-with-smaller-teeth/

As our ancestors evolved, their jaws and teeth changed in many ways. Some tooth changes were apparent five million years ago and additional changes have occurred since then.

Published 22 October 2009
Walking on two legs – bipedalism
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/walking-on-two-legs-bipedalism/

Our bipedal body structure is unique amongst living apes. In fact, our ancestors started on the path to becoming human when they began walking on two legs.

Published 22 October 2009
Hominid and hominin – what’s the difference?
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/hominid-and-hominin-whats-the-difference/

Current use of the term ‘hominid’ can be confusing because the definition of this word has changed over time.

Published 05 February 2016
We are humans
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/we-are-humans/

Humans are members of a sub-group of the Great Apes known as the hominins (Tribe Hominini).

Published 21 May 2012
Humans are primates
https://australian.museum/learn/science/human-evolution/humans-are-primates/

Humans are members of a particular sub-group of mammals known as the primates (Order Primates).

Published 14 August 2012
Henry Constantine Richter (about 1821-1902)
https://australian.museum/learn/collections/museum-archives-library/john-gould/henry-constantine-richter-about-1821-1902/

Henry Constantine Richter came from a family of renowned artists and artisans and was an excellent draughtsman and lithographer.

Published 10 November 2009
What are trilobites?
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/fossils/what-are-trilobites/

Trilobites are an extinct group of arthropods (jointed-legged animals) known from more than 10,000 fossil species.

Published 26 March 2013

Palaeontology fossils
The Pleistocene Epoch (2.5 million to 11,700 years ago)
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/evolving-landscape/the-pleistocene-epoch/

During the Pleistocene (2.5 million to 11,700 years ago) the word had many examples of large animals that are collectively known as Megafauna. Australia was close to its current position, but sea levels were much lower. Humans may have first arrived in Australia during this time.

Published 09 July 2009

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The Pliocene Epoch (5-2.6 million years ago)
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/evolving-landscape/the-pliocene-epoch/

During the Pliocene, the world's continents were close to their present positions. There was an overall cooling of sea and land temperatures. Grasslands were spreading. Australia's plants and animals began to gain their distinctive modern appearance.

Published 09 July 2009
The early Miocene Epoch (23.3-16.3 million years ago)
https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/evolving-landscape/the-early-miocene-epoch/

By the beginning of the Miocene, the great southern land of Gondwana had broken up. Australia had separated from Antarctica and South America and was slowly drifting northwards with the islands of New Guinea at its leading edge.

Published 09 July 2009

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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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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

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Surviving Australia

Discover Australia's most fascinating creatures, from the deadly redback spider and revered bull shark, to ancient giant wombats and fanged kangaroos.

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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.

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10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

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