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A new home for Homo floresiensis
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-new-home-for-homo-floresiensis/

A very famous (replica) skeleton of an extinct species of early humans is now on display. Here's the story of its construction.

Published 09 June 2015

exhibition skeleton construction blog
Why collect?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-why-collect/

Every year, the question most commonly asked at the Australian Museum's Open Day is: why do you need so many specimens in jars?

Published 09 February 2016

collecting blog
Volcanic disasters and the beginning of Lapita style pottery in Papua New Guinea
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-volcanic-disasters-lapita-pottery/

A major volcanic eruption about 3000 years ago contributed to the earliest pottery production in Papua New Guinea.

Published 26 May 2014

pottery Lapita blog volcano PNG archaeology

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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Wansolmoana

Experience the diverse and dynamic cultures of Pasifika peoples through stories and objects from across the region.

Permanent 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 kids learning space
10am - 4.30pm

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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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