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Ritual silk cloth (kain cepuk) E097448
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/indonesia/ritual-silk-cloth/

This textile belongs to a category of ritual cloths known as cepuk and are made by a method of patterning known as weft-ikat ‘endek’ which involves dyeing the weft threads with a pattern before the textile itself is woven.

Published 20 July 2023
Ceremonial textile (geringsing) E097472
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/indonesia/ceremonial-textile/

Geringsing cloths are made using the double ikat method, a demanding process requiring both the warp and weft threads to be bound and dyed so that when woven together they match up to form the design.

Published 24 July 2023
Māori fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/maori/

Fishing holds profound significance in Te Ao Māori, the Māori world, as evidenced by its creation story.

Published 10 October 2023

Pacific Culture Pacific collection Aotearoa Wansolmoana Maori Pasifika
Egyptian funerary boat model
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/egyptian-funerary-boat/

This Egyptian funerary boat model, made of some 30 parts, is the most complex object in our Egyptian Collection. Purchased at an auction in 1913 by Ernest J. Wunderlich, a trustee of the Australian Museum, it has no documentation or provenance.

Published 01 February 2024

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<sup>®</sup> worlds in <i>RELICS: A New World Rises</i>, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO<sup>®</sup> 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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